I stayed at Rica Talk between 12-13 of December 2007 and paid 695 SEK (75 Euro) for one night including breakfast. That is a very good price and has clearly been considered in the review.

The hotel is located in Älvsjö, south of the city but you reach it by commuter train in 8 minutes. The trains run very often so it won´t be a long wait whenever you wanna go somewhere. From the station it is a 5 minute walk in safe but somewhat uninspiring surroundings.

Checking in was very fast and within 2 minutes I was in my room (that includes about 1 minute to figure out that room key card must be swept to use elevator). The room was modern, bright and good-sized. There was 2 very comfy single beds, a flat screen TV with a bunch of channels etc etc. WiFi was free of charge and that is usually at least 10 Euro in other places. I liked the room very much and it was also very quiet.

Breakfast is what I expect from a 4-star property, a lot to choose between (eggs, bacon, meatballs, sausages, bread, cereals, etc) and even some salmon. The only incident took place after breakfast when checking out but the hotel can not be faulted as parts of the entire area experienced a blackout so the check out was not quite so fast.

If you are going to the Stockholm Fair, well, then this is without a doubt the best hotel in town. For other people (like myself), who wants a good night of sleep and not to pay too much, this is “just” a great place to stay. Don’t expect any action in and around the hotel but I guess you don’t sleep in Älvsjö then… I was considering a strong 4 or a 5 for this hotel but given the price I go for the 5. Highly recommended!

Excellent business hotel next door to Stockholm Fairs exhibition centre. Easy access from train from City centre - but this is definitely not a tourist hotel. Its a very nice busness hotel if you don't wish to leave your room.

Got a fanastic room #1802 with views over the city, be an bathroom were top class, nice designer touches. Bar area was OK ,food OK, all staff young and although reception was good the bar staff and breakfast staff were totally disinterested and really brought the whole place down. As a single traveller you look to the barman to make you feel welcome, this guy had multiple piercings and personalities.

Don't let that put you off what is a cool, efficient, and affordable business hotel

A great location for business or tourism. Stayed for 4 nights on business in June 2007 and it was really rather good. Rooms large, beds comfortable, big TV, good minibar. Exceptionally nice bathroom. Quiet rooms with dull views. Reception excellent, very efficient. Bar OK, miserable staff. Breakfast v.good. Meeting rooms excellent for space and facilities. Excellent location next to conference center - but also means it's really quiet when there are no meetings going on. 2 min covered walk to train station where it costs a couple of quid to get a train (10 mins) to central Stockholm. A really good choice of hotel that's cheaper than central Stockholm but really convenient. Would choose it again.

Hotel is simply wow...real nice Scandinavian style, very fancy decorated, with big plasma screens and air condition in the room. Breakfast so fantastic, with big choice of traditional scandinavian food, as well, as the great selection of other european delicacies. The location is not perfect, but good enough, as it is only 9 minutes from Centralen train station in Stockholm, and so simply accessible by commuter trains. I would warmly recommend it !