Best Western Plus Grand Hotel

The hotel is perfectly adequate, though maybe a bit on the expensive side of what you get. I was greeted by a friendly receptionist and promptly made it to my room after a fairly scary elevator ride (don't miss that there are two elevators available, no need to wait for the one that everyone sees across from the reception - there's one behind it). I was surprised to see a fairly modernized hotel without outlets near the bed. Anyways, breakfast was all right, although I got there just before it was closing. And instead of starting to clean up all the dirty dishes that are everywhere, they started by taking away the food. A bit of backwards thinking if you ask me. But it was also during breakfast I experienced my biggest gripe with this hotel. Someone accidentally broke a plate and a male employee wouldn't do anything about saying it's women's work. Eventually he did pick up a broom and then started saying that obviously it's not a man that had invented this because it was working so poorly. There were also other derogatory comments. I don't care what happens behind closed doors but in the open during breakfast this kind of thing is not acceptable, and I can only imagine how they address female guests when they're out of earshot. Despite the hotel being good otherwise, this is something that will deter me as a customer and next time I might pick another hotel. less

Visiting Halmstad for a funeral. We were greeted courteously and upgraded to a lovely room by the charming receptionist. The receptionists were very helpful and informative. The breakfast is a different story and incongruent with the hotels evident service ethic: we were not greeted or welcomed on any of the three mornings The breakfast is apparently available until 9.30am but is removed bit by bit without any communication from 9 10am onwards.The young breakfast waitresses did not address the guests at all and left dirty plates on the tables until the customers had departed. A real shame as the content of the breakfast was varied and good. The hotel management have totally missed customer service requirements for the morning.A pleasant greeting at breakfast and a smile would have made this a five star review. less

The hotel is very conveniently located right across the road from the station - so no need for waiting for a taxi or any other form of transport. It was a late arrival but the reception desk was manned by a very friendly and helpful representative who signed me in quickly and efficiently. The room was big but cozy, and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was sparkling clean. Breakfast was a big fabulous spread and then I was on my way again. If I'm back in Halmstad again (or if any of you are), I'd definitely stay here - the atmosphere is quite charming. less

It is located right by the train station. It is an old hotel but cute and charming. Staff are very kind and helpful. Antique furniture are very well maintained and add nice aspect to the hotel. I am not sure who will come to Halmstad in March but if you have to be here you may want to stay here. less

I had never been to Halmstad before. I wanted a hotel close the to train station but not too expensive. I booked it using Hotels.com. What I liked about this hotel is the old style -- rooms, hallways, lobby, and eating area. The window in the room opened up all the way. The breakfast is very typical Swedish breakfast -- good breads, cereals, cheeses, cold cuts, beverages and their inability to do eggs right (just have never eaten decent scrambled eggs anywhere in Sweden). The elevator entrance is one I am not familiar with -- a swinging door. The hotels is 3 blocks from the river and access to the city center. less