Radisson Collection, Strand Hotel, Stockholm
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Stockholm
Sweden, Europe
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Key Highlights
- ✓Guests consistently highlight several outstanding features:
- ✓Location:** The hotel's position on the Nybroviken waterfront is a major draw, offering stunning views and easy access to central Stockholm's attractions.
Expert Review: Radisson Collection, Strand Hotel, Stockholm
The Radisson Collection, Strand Hotel, Stockholm, a distinguished Michelin Key Selected property, consistently earns high praise for its prime waterfront location, elegant design, and exceptional service. Housed in a historic 1912 Art Nouveau building, the hotel successfully blends classic grandeur with contemporary style following a renovation in 2017/2018.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus for Radisson Collection, Strand Hotel, Stockholm is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently describing their stays as "excellent" and "exceptional". It holds an 8.5 "Very good" rating on Booking.com and an 8.7 "Excellent" rating on Agoda.com. The hotel is often lauded for offering "exceptional value for money" and an "exceptional stay" experience.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently highlight several outstanding features:
- Location: The hotel's position on the Nybroviken waterfront is a major draw, offering stunning views and easy access to central Stockholm's attractions.
- Service & Staff: The friendly, helpful, and professional staff receive numerous commendations for their hospitality and attentiveness.
- Design: The blend of historic architecture and modern, sharp interiors, featuring high ceilings and tall windows, is frequently appreciated by visitors.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and a delightful rooftop bar (Bar Charles) are among the popular amenities. Complimentary lobby snacks, including muffins, cookies, candies, and apples, are a welcome touch for many guests.
3. Room Quality
The rooms at Radisson Collection, Strand Hotel are described as elegant, spacious, and comfortable, offering a unique mix of modern and historic décor. Many rooms boast "postcard-perfect vistas" of the Stockholm archipelago or stunning Nybroviken waterfront views. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and stylish bathrooms. Guest feedback consistently praises the beds as "super comfortable" and "exceptionally comfortable," ensuring a restful night's sleep. Available room types range from Collection Rooms to various suites, including Junior Suites with sea or city views, and Presidential Suites with sea views.
4. Dining Experience
The hotel offers a delightful culinary experience:
- Strand Stockholm Restaurant: The on-site restaurant, also referred to as ISSEI Stockholm, serves both local Swedish ingredients and international favorites. The kitchen, led by Tim Waage, aims to provide a menu that appeals to both international guests and locals.
- Breakfast: The breakfast receives a highly-rated guest score of 8.5 and is frequently described as "delicious," "great," and "fantastic." It features a fresh and varied buffet along with à la carte options, including continental, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Dishes like Eggs Benedict are particularly praised for their rich flavors.
- Bar Charles: This rooftop bar provides expertly crafted drinks with sweeping views of Djurgården, Strandvägen, and the city skyline, making it a popular spot for guests to unwind. The cocktail list is curated by Oskar Kinberg, known for his work in Michelin-starred restaurants.
5. Service & Staff
The service at Radisson Collection, Strand Hotel is consistently highlighted as a major strength. Staff members are frequently commended for being "friendly," "helpful," "kind," "accommodating," and "professional." Several guests have specifically mentioned individuals like Mr. Kaddour and Mr. Jan at reception for providing exceptional, personalized service, including assistance with early check-ins and room upgrades. Multi-lingual staff are readily available to assist guests.
6. Location & Accessibility
The hotel's location is considered "perfect" and "excellent," situated in the vibrant City Center - Norrmalm district on the waterfront of Nybroviken Harbor. This central position offers convenient access to a multitude of Stockholm's cultural landmarks and attractions, including the Royal Palace, Gamla Stan (Old Town), Hallwyl Museum, Nationalmuseum, and the Moderna Museum. Upscale shopping, restaurants, and nightlife in Stureplan are just a short walk away. Public transportation is easily accessible, with bus stops and Nybroplan station nearby, and Kungsträdgården Metro Station within a 5-minute walk. For airport transfers, the Arlanda Express train provides a 20-minute connection from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Central Station, which is a short distance from the hotel.
7. Value & Pricing
With an average room price of approximately $289, the Radisson Collection, Strand Hotel, Stockholm is often regarded as offering "exceptional value for money" within the heart of Stockholm. While Booking.com gives a "Value for money" score of 7.9, many guests express satisfaction with the overall experience relative to the cost. Some reviewers suggest that opting for the breakfast, even if it incurs an additional cost, is worthwhile. Room prices can fluctuate based on travel dates and hotel policies.
8. Common Complaints
While the overall sentiment is highly positive, some recurring criticisms and issues include:
- Furniture wear: One reviewer noted that some suite furniture appeared aged, with a "sunk" sofa and armchair, and poorly designed wardrobes offering limited storage space.
- Breakfast inclusion: A few guests felt that breakfast should be included in the room rate, rather than being an additional charge.
- Lack of bottled water: One guest mentioned the absence of bottled mineral water in the rooms.
- Inconsistent service (rare): One highly negative review detailed issues with "surly staff," a missing QR code for room service, cold meals delivered by a third party, and incorrect breakfast orders. This feedback, however, stands in contrast to the vast majority of positive service reviews.
- Breakfast start time: A minor complaint for one guest was that breakfast was not available until 7:00 AM.
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Points to Consider
- •While the overall sentiment is highly positive, some recurring criticisms and issues include:
- •Furniture wear:** One reviewer noted that some suite furniture appeared aged, with a "sunk" sofa and armchair, and poorly designed wardrobes offering limited storage space.
- •Breakfast start time:** A minor complaint for one guest was that breakfast was not available until 7:00 AM.
