Pros

  • Sleek and modern business-friendly hotel
  • Direct access to Stockholm's Congress Center
  • Next to Central Station and Arlanda express line
  • Smart contemporary rooms -- some with views
  • Business rooms face the water, and add Nespresso machines, scales, additional TV channels, and bathrobes
  • Ample breakfast choices and Sunday Champagne brunch
  • Exercise room with cardio and weight machines
  • On-site parking available (though limited)
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • Rooms generally small, and they can get stuffy
  • Some rooms prone to noise from nearby train station
  • Standard Rooms face an office building, and lack biews
  • No spa facilities or pool
  • Breakfast not included in all rates
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Bottom Line

The 414-room Radisson Blu Waterfront is an upscale, business-friendly hotel that's connected to the landmark Congress Center in central Stockholm. While the immediate area isn't picturesque, the location is super convenient for the central train station while also putting the city center within easy reach. While most rooms are on the small side, they are smart and clean, and some have good views of Lake Malaren, Riddarfjarden, or city hall. Breakfast and dining options are ample, but there's no spa facilities or pool. Overall, the Radisson Blu Waterfront is a straightforward business hotel. Travelers seeking a little more character might want to check out the nearby family-run Freys Hotel.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed

Oyster Hotel Review

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel

Scene

Sleek business-friendly chain hotel attached to striking conference center

The Radisson Blu Waterfront is part of the striking Stockholm Waterfront complex dominated by the vast shimmering Congress Center. Designed by White Arkitekter and encased in miles of stainless steel bars, this impressive piece of contemporary architecture -- dubbed the "Crown of Lake Malaren" -- was opened in 2011. The adjoining Radisson hotel is a 12-story tower that, while lacking the visual punch of its neighbor, impresses upon entry, A clean-lined, spacious lobby with arty, angular, neon ceiling lighting sets the scene, with a contemporary fireplace set in a wall that divides the lobby and ground-floor dining area. An open-shelving partition wall displays modern art and quirky objects. The vibe is functional and sleek, with a busy yet relaxing vibe. Clientele inevitably leans toward business guests and conference attendees, although it also attracts a fair share of vacationing couples likely drawn by its convenient location. 

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Location

Waterfront setting adjacent to Stockholm's Central Station

The hotel is located close to the waterfront in a commercially developed area opposite Kungsholmen island and adjacent to Stockholm's Central Station. Escalators next to the adjoining conference center connect to both the airport shuttle train (Arlanda express) and the T-bana subway trains. Centrally located in the Stockholm district of Norrmalm puts most of Stockholm's city center attractions within walking distance, including Sweden's largest shopping area complete with underground mall. The city's charming medieval Galma Stand (old town) -- on the island of Stadsholmen -- is a brisk 15-minute walk, or a five-minute cab ride. 

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Rooms

Smart, sleek decor, and free Wi-Fi -- some rooms have water views

The 414 rooms at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel have clean, contemporary styling, with light-wood furnishings, carpeted floors, and modern art. All rooms come with free high-speed Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, while Business Rooms add Nespresso machines, extra TV channels, robes and slippers, and scales. Bathroom are clean and modern, with high-end This Works products. All rooms are same size and layout except Suites, though Standard rooms face an office building and have no views, while Business and Superior rooms all face the water. Suites are on top floor, with more space but the same amenities as Business Rooms. Rooms, however, are generally on the small side -- and sometimes stuffy -- while announcements from the train station can be heard in some of the lower-level rooms. 

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Features

Great selection for for breakfast, champagne brunch, and other meals

A large breakfast comprising of a variety of European and American items is served buffet style in the bright, spacious restaurant. Sunday brunch with Champagne is served while a "Grab & Run" breakfast is also available in the lobby with coffee, tea, juice, water, fruit, and energy bars. Breakfast is not included in all room rates. The RBG Bar & Grill is also open for lunch and dinner, while a lobby bar stays open late. Catering menus, designed to improve efficiency and mental speed during business meetings, are also available, along with the Brain Box, a breakout room with a flexible, colorful layout, The exercise room gets natural light, and has treadmills, weight machines, and free weights, but there's no spa or pool facilities. Some parking is available, though spaces are limited. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel

Scene

Sleek business-friendly chain hotel attached to striking conference center

The Radisson Blu Waterfront is part of the striking Stockholm Waterfront complex dominated by the vast shimmering Congress Center. Designed by White Arkitekter and encased in miles of stainless steel bars, this impressive piece of contemporary architecture -- dubbed the "Crown of Lake Malaren" -- was opened in 2011. The adjoining Radisson hotel is a 12-story tower that, while lacking the visual punch of its neighbor, impresses upon entry, A clean-lined, spacious lobby with arty, angular, neon ceiling lighting sets the scene, with a contemporary fireplace set in a wall that divides the lobby and ground-floor dining area. An open-shelving partition wall displays modern art and quirky objects. The vibe is functional and sleek, with a busy yet relaxing vibe. Clientele inevitably leans toward business guests and conference attendees, although it also attracts a fair share of vacationing couples likely drawn by its convenient location. 

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Location

Waterfront setting adjacent to Stockholm's Central Station

The hotel is located close to the waterfront in a commercially developed area opposite Kungsholmen island and adjacent to Stockholm's Central Station. Escalators next to the adjoining conference center connect to both the airport shuttle train (Arlanda express) and the T-bana subway trains. Centrally located in the Stockholm district of Norrmalm puts most of Stockholm's city center attractions within walking distance, including Sweden's largest shopping area complete with underground mall. The city's charming medieval Galma Stand (old town) -- on the island of Stadsholmen -- is a brisk 15-minute walk, or a five-minute cab ride. 

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Rooms

Smart, sleek decor, and free Wi-Fi -- some rooms have water views

The 414 rooms at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel have clean, contemporary styling, with light-wood furnishings, carpeted floors, and modern art. All rooms come with free high-speed Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, while Business Rooms add Nespresso machines, extra TV channels, robes and slippers, and scales. Bathroom are clean and modern, with high-end This Works products. All rooms are same size and layout except Suites, though Standard rooms face an office building and have no views, while Business and Superior rooms all face the water. Suites are on top floor, with more space but the same amenities as Business Rooms. Rooms, however, are generally on the small side -- and sometimes stuffy -- while announcements from the train station can be heard in some of the lower-level rooms. 

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Features

Great selection for for breakfast, champagne brunch, and other meals

A large breakfast comprising of a variety of European and American items is served buffet style in the bright, spacious restaurant. Sunday brunch with Champagne is served while a "Grab & Run" breakfast is also available in the lobby with coffee, tea, juice, water, fruit, and energy bars. Breakfast is not included in all room rates. The RBG Bar & Grill is also open for lunch and dinner, while a lobby bar stays open late. Catering menus, designed to improve efficiency and mental speed during business meetings, are also available, along with the Brain Box, a breakout room with a flexible, colorful layout, The exercise room gets natural light, and has treadmills, weight machines, and free weights, but there's no spa or pool facilities. Some parking is available, though spaces are limited. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Babysitting Services

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

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