Best Western Hotel Karlaplan

I want to thank the staff of this excellent Hotel for their excellent service this week. Ida was particularly helpful when it came to the storage of our luggage as we had arrived early. We were a party of one Adult and two Children. All other aspects of the stay were extremely good and the room and location excellent. The location is fairly central being close to the T-Metro with easy access to most parts of central Stockholm. less

Located in a rather quiet side street, but close to Karlaplan metro station. Economy room was very small indeed and slightly shabby, but comfortable and clean enough. Breakfast is actually better and with more choices than I first thought, as the buffet's presentation is unassuming. I liked it. Decent hotel. Still, I think it was a bit on the pricey side for what the room had to offer. less

The hotel is located minutes from Karlaplan station (2-3 minutes walk) so it's really convenient. The receptionists are very knowledgeable about the area and Stockholm in general. I love their free coffee, snacks and fresh fruits at all time. The breakfast is quite descent with several types of bread, hard boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, juices, coffee, tea, sausages, fried veges, cereals, three types of cold cuts, liver paté and fresh fruits every morning. The standard single bed room is like a monastic cell so there's not much room. If you're claustrophobic, this is not for you. The bathroom is quite clean. There is a mall near by with a good selection of stores, restaurants and cafes. It's a quiet neighborhood, which I liked. less

Having booked the hotel, then read the reviews we were a little apprehensive about what might await us during our three-day stay. But, as the heading of this review suggests, we had a great time. We found the staff friendly and helpful - they are politely unintrusive, but really respond positively - beyond the call of duty - when you ask for help or advice. Breakfast was complementary and excellent - a hot and cold buffet. A mountain of biscuits and liquorice tempts passersby in the lobby. The room was fine - a good size with all the elements needed for a comfortable stay. The location is also excellent. While Stockholm is very spread out over a number of islands, you can easily walk down to the main shore with all the elegant buildings and shops. The Karlaplan metro is a hundred metres away, and takes you anywhere you want to go. It is clean and fast. Just near the hotel is an excellent bar/restaurant (the Kontoret Bar & Matsal) - great for a cheese platter and beer, and one street further is one of the finest restaurants in the city - Paraden on Vallhallagatan. All in all, we felt happy and at home at the Hotel Karlaplan. less

Booked two double rooms for a tree night stay, and received two incredible small rooms with beads that at best could be described as large single beds. If you are single and want a hotel close to the city center this will work, if you are a family or a couple - look for something different. less