1 Vasagatan, P.O. Box 234, Stockholm, Sweden | (888) 710-7049
Centrally located right by the central train station, near tourist sights
Scandinavian-style rooms with modern bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and minibars
Business Rooms have espresso machines, robes and slippers, and free breakfast
Trendy SkyBar with modern decor and views of the city
On-site restaurant, and 24-hour room service
Free access to on-site swimming pool, fitness center, hot tub, sauna
13 meeting rooms that can fit 150 people
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Buffet breakfast (charged extra) gets good reviews
Some rooms are small
Some rooms get noise from the SkyBar or elevators
Decor in several public spaces is generic
Breakfast is charged extra (except for Business Rooms)
Breakfast area is small and gets easily crowded
This upscale chain hotel is predictable in terms of its generic decor and the features it offers, but you can't beat its central location that's right by the main train station. Its 459 rooms have a fresh, modern look and are equipped with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, though some are small. Despite the extra fee, the breakfast buffet is popular with guests, but the dining room gets easily crowded. There's also an on-site restaurant, while the SkyBar offers views of the city skyline. Other features include a well-equipped fitness room, swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna. Travelers looking for a hotel with more character should consider the nearby boutique Berns Hotel, which has classy contemporary decor, but its pool and fitness center is located off-site.
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Scene
Generic-looking chain hotel with contemporary spaces
Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel occupies a large glass and red brick building on a main street in Stockholm's center. Its interiors are spacious, with contemporary decor in sleek spaces, though it's all a bit generic-looking and chainlike. A central atrium lets in plenty of sunlight, as do the large windows at the entrance. Several comfortable seating areas with sofas, wingback chairs, and tripod lamps add a more modern feel to the decor. Most guests staying here are business travelers, but the hotel also gets a fair share of leisure tourists.
Location
Convenient location right by central train station
The hotel is located on Vasagatan, a main thoroughfare in central Stockholm. The city's main train station is just a two-minute walk away, and many tourist sights are within walking distance. There are many cafes, restaurants, chain stores, and independent shops in the surrounding area.- Two-minute walk to Stockholm Central Station
Features
Popular breakfast buffet, on-site restaurant, trendy SkyBar, and wellness facilities including pool and fitness center
The hotel offers an array of features, the most popular of which is the SkyBar, attracting plenty of locals and guests alike. Located on the 9th floor, the glass-enclosed space offers great views over the city. Stockholm Fisk Restaurant is the hotel's on-site restaurant serving fresh seafood and Swedish cuisine. A children's menu is available and the restaurant provides 24-hour room service. The hotel's “Super Breakfast Buffet” is popular with guests (charged extra, but free for guests staying in Business Rooms) and features hot and cold options, including Scandinavian specialties, pastries, French cheeses, and seasonal fruit. Gluten-, lactose-, and sugar-free options are also available. Guests complain that the breakfast room often gets crowded, however. There's also a “Grab & Run” breakfast available in the lobby for those with an early start. Guests have free access to the fitness center, which is well-equipped with a variety of exercise machines and training equipment, but it gets crowded and there's not much space between machines. Other facilities include a small swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna. The hotel also has 13 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 150 people. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
