Régis Cadier opened the Grand Hôtel in 1874 on the waterfront facing the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan, and it has housed Nobel laureates, heads of state and actors ever since. The style is classic rather than Scandinavian minimal, and the Hall of Mirrors ballroom was modelled on the one at Versailles. The rooms differ in size and decoration, with classic furniture and marble bathrooms, and the better ones look over the harbour to the old town. Some suites can be extended to five rooms with added parlours. Next door, the Burmanska Palatset wing offers a more contemporary feel. There are five restaurants, among them the Cadier Bar, beloved by Stockholmers, and the Veranda, with its view of the palace and its seafood buffet. Room service runs around the clock. Grand Spa & Fitness takes its ideas from the archipelago, with saunas, cold plunges and a warm pool. The concierge can arrange anything from theatre seats to a helicopter over the islands.
- Nearest airport
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 22 Miles / 35 Kilometres
- Rooms
- 279 rooms and suites
Insider tip If you prefer a more contemporary room, ask for the Burmanska Palatset wing. Booking a deluxe room or an executive suite is the way to be sure of it.
Why I choose it It is the address in Stockholm, on the water opposite the palace, with the history and service to match.