Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.