Whilst appearing to be little away from central Stockholm the local area is charming with lots of bars, value restaurants and charming cafes, not to mention glass and ceramic shops on the rod down to Slussen/Old Town. The hotel rooms are all uniquely decorated - rather spartan and ultra modern, but large, quality bedding and peaceful with lots of modern... More

What a great hotel. It's in a really good location and looks out onto a very pretty square. Especially as it was covered in snow. The standard aren't huge but they are well designed, stylishand very clean. No complaints. We didn't eat at the restaurant but the room service was good and prompt. Only down side was that there was... More

This hotel is actually better than the pictures suggest. The best part is the bar and restaurant - very grand, comfortable and cool. Lovely breakfast. Great location and helpful staff. I would certainly stay again. More

Hotel Rival was as good as the photos looked and better! Granted the room we were in was a little on the small side but the design was great and the folks working up front were very friendly and helpful. Then there was Daniel, the cocktail bar bartender who was a pleasure chatting with and took care of me at... More

A lovely, boutique hotel, in the bohemian district of town, a short walk from center, with a trendy bar and lovely breakfast café next door. Rooms small but well laid out, friendly staff. Recommended. More

Spent 3 nights in October as Stockholm experienced a brief sunny and balmy Indian summer. Fantastic. Rooms were clean, staff were helpful and cheery, location excellent. Breakfast appeared spectacular (forced myself to go but couldn't look at food and returned to bed. Note to body: don't travel half way around the globe to get the flu. Let me suffer at... More

An excellent experience: very nice room and an excellent breakfast buffet with salmon and all sorts of bread, fruit, eggs, pancakes, etc. Very discrete and friendly staff. Coffee machine and cookies serves 24/7 near the computers on the 4th floor. Really good address for couples, families or business travelers. More

We spent a weekend here and loved the fact that is very different to your normal hotel, quite luxurious without being super expensive. Great cocktail bar - couldn't tear my husband away! Central position - can walk to most places from there. Staff very helpful. More

We spent two nights at Hotel Rival in December 2011 as a pre-Christmas weekend. The hotel is located about ten minutes walk from the old town (Gamla Stan), on a picturesque square in Sodermalm. The metro station is nearby. Check-in was easy and the reception staff were helpful and courteous throughout our stay. The hotel room was a little small... More