Beautifully designed interiors make for a chic atmosphere
Walkable to Drottninggatan, Gamla Stan, Royal Palace, and metro
Sleek rooms feature large flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and minibars
Tasty food at on-site bistro and adjacent pizzeria
Impressive breakfast buffet (not always included)
24-hour room service (limited menu)
Modern and clean gym and sauna facilities
Free Wi-Fi throughout property
Valet parking available (for fees)
Rooms lack floor space, closets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities
Some tiny bathrooms and not much privacy
DJ’ed music at bar can be loud
Street noise can leak into rooms on lower floors
The upscale Miss Clara balances history and the present in more ways than one: it’s walkable to the old town of Gamla Stan, but also around the corner from the metro and the modern shops on Stockholm’s large Drottninggatan Street. As an early 20th-century school-turned contemporary hotel, the boutique property is a lesson in interior design, with an era-spanning blend of styles making for tasteful common areas and guest rooms. The 92 small rooms are missing proper closets and tea- and coffee-making equipment, but have beautifully maintained Art Nouveau windows and sleek monochrome furnishings. Food is wonderful at the restaurant and adjacent pizzeria. Breakfast buffets aren’t included. Noise from the DJ in the bar can be an issue. For slightly more modest budgets, the Haymarket by Scandic Hotel has warmer rooms and similar features.
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Scene
Historic structure with exceptionally tasteful interiors blending styles from different eras
Built in 1910 as a school for girls and named for one of its headmistresses, Miss Clara’s original Art Nouveau structure is largely untouched, but redesigned interiors daringly combine modern, industrial, and mid-century furnishings. The former school’s original wrought iron staircase remains as a reminder of the building’s history. A sleek granite reception desk leads to a seating area featuring chairs with retro cane meshing alongside contemporary art prints. Exposed ceiling beams and cut-glass pendant lamps hang over leather seating in the bar and restaurant. The mingling of styles from various eras is unconventional, but flawlessly executed and the funky yet refined effect draws mostly couples and business travelers looking for something swanky but not stuffy.
Location
20-minute walk to Old Town; easy access via nearby metro to other tourist sites
Situated near the major shopping street of Drottninggatan and fairly close to central Stockholm, the hotel is surrounded by cafes and shops, and is about 20 minutes on foot to tourist sites like the Royal Palace and the old town of Gamla Stan. Other big draws, including the Skansen history museum, the Vasa Museum, and the ABBA Museum, are accessible within 30 minutes via the efficient Tunnelbana underground metro (there’s a station less than a five-minute walk from the hotel). Stockholm Central Station (a 10-minute walk) has airport express trains that reach Stockholm Arlanda Airport in 30 minutes. By car, the airport is about 40 minutes away. The hotel provides airport transportation for fees.
Rooms
Artistic and carefully decorated, but tiny bathrooms
Rooms are available in Small, Standard, Superior, or Deluxe varieties, but ranging from 150 to 322 square feet, they aren’t particularly big. However, they’re beautifully styled. Clean herringbone floors, sleek window benches replacing conventional seating areas or work desks, and dark bedframes serve as modern contrasts against the crisp white walls and classic arched windows veiled by vintage half curtains. Energy-conserving LED lights provide sufficient brightness. Single or double beds made up with Egyptian sheets are exceptionally comfortable, but the lack of space means that most rooms have minimal drawer space, and large wall hooks in place of closets. All rooms have air-conditioning, safes, 37-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Tea-and coffee-making facilities are not provided. Bi-level Suites have work desks, separate seating areas, and multiple TVs.Marble bathrooms are tiny but clean, modern, and stylish. All have walk-in showers with transparent doors and handheld showerheads. Orla Kiely toiletries and hairdryers are provided. Frosted glass and sheer curtains might not provide enough privacy for modest guests. Rooms facing the inner courtyard don’t have much of a view, but are considerably quieter than street-facing rooms, which can experience traffic noise, especially if located on lower levels. Mobility-accessible rooms are available.
Features
Chic dining and meeting spaces, tasty breakfast buffet, small and modern gym/sauna
Features are both convenient and stylish. The restaurant’s food is as elegant as its decor, with lunch and dinner menus focusing on organic, seasonal ingredients for the Swedish and international bistro fare. The breakfast buffet isn’t always included with rates, but the selection of wholesome granolas and breads, jams, meats, cheeses, and make-your-own waffles is top-quality, attracting even non-guests. The bar is upscale and airy, but the DJ’d music featured multiple times a week can get too loud for some tastes. The hotel also owns its own pizzeria (next door) serving wood-fired pies. 24-hour room service is available from a limited menu.The small, clean gym is well-equipped with Lifefitness cardio machines, exercise balls, and free weights. An adjacent, modern sauna comes with its own shower area. Meeting spaces are slick and spacious. They including a boardroom, an indoor dining room, and a stunning private terrace on a higher floor, with all-glass floor-to-ceiling windows. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Babysitting services are provided for fees if booked several days in advance. Laundry service is available. Valet parking can be purchased at the hotel’s private underground garage. All public areas are wheelchair-accessible.
