Best Western Hotel Karlaplan - Stockholm

The room was so tiny that I could only open my suitcase on the bed. I had to stand on the bed to try to close the curtains, which did not shut tight—which is a problem when the sun comes up so early. The bed was squishy, probably because so many people have been standing on it! The wardrobe was a waste of space. It had a rod with hangers too high for […] me to reach and no shelves for clothes; in fact, there were no drawers or places to put clothes. The shelf next to the bed had a sharp corner that I hit during the night, leaving a bad bruise. The wifi was undependable, blinking in and out. Worst of all was that the TV magically came on by itself at odd times during the night (4:00 a.m., etc.) when I was trying to sleep. I think that the TV remote from the adjoining room turned it on. I complained at the reception desk about the mysterious TV. The reception employees seemed sympathetic but did nothing other than suggest I unplug my TV. However, the room was clean, and the bathroom was particularly clean and fresh. The hotel location was convenient for me, but tourists hoping to see the sights might not be happy with it. This hotel definitely is not a four-star hotel—perhaps a two-star. Read more

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The hotel is located in an upscale neighborhood, so safety was never a concern. Walking distance from Ostermalmtorget (an indoor market) meant that I had gourmet cheese, chocolate and bread every day. That shouldn't take away from the hotel's satisfying full breakfast buffet available every morning (not mentioned in Hotel.com's description). Bus and […] subway (T) lines were one to two blocks away, and able to take you anywhere in the city. The room was small but clean. The hairdryer did not work, and was not fixed during my stay, however. I did not pack mine anticipating having it in the room, so I had to borrow from local friends. A small inconvenience for an otherwise excellent value in the heart of Stockholm. Read more

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Perfect, however it is good to know that 3 levels of the hotel are say below the surface. You can save some money, but room will not have any window. [so see the order of room with a window] Nice food, they serve even light dinner, included in the hotel price. 150m from the underground, very good value for money.

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I traveled from the States while working on a film in Stockholm and needed to maintain clear communication back home for other business while in Sweden. I was unable to do much of that because my room would not connect to the internet. I would get a partial signal and was able to connect once during the 4 days I was there. I booked specifically with […] this in mind so it was pretty upsetting and inconvenient. With that said, had that been working I would have no complaints. Cleanliness, service, comfort and overall vibe of the hotel and our room itself was great. The rooms were very well kept and everything was very enjoyable. Read more

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This was the smallest hotel room I have ever stayed in; the bathroom of the next hotel room on my journey was bigger than the entire room here. There was no coffee/tea maker as listed on Expedia. There was no iron or ironing board — no room to unfold it if there was one. No closet or wardrobe. The wi-fi was spotty for the duration of my stay, perhaps […] because I was on the top floor. That all said, if you're a single traveller who is not looking to spend much time in his or her room (as I was) this does the trick. The room was very clean, the heated tiles and towel racks in the bathroom were nice touches for chilly Swedish mornings, and the bed, while small, was extremely comfortable. The staff I encountered were also friendly. Keep in mind, this was just my experience with my room. I'm sure they have larger ones. Read more

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This is a perfect place to stay in the friendly location, with easy access to the public transportation -- only two blocks to the subway. Also there is a small shopping place around the corner, which is called "Fältöversten" for some quick shopping and a bit of eating. in the evenings.

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I WOULD RATE IT ZERO BUT YOU DONT GO THAT LOW. BED OR THE SMALL CONTRAPTION THAT HAD THE SHEETS ON IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ANYONE OVER 1.5 METRES. STAFF WHERE EXTEMELY UNFRIENDLY AND DIDNT RESPOND TO ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AREA ETC. TO SUM IT UP WARNING WARNING I WOULD RATHER SLEEP ON A PARK BENCH

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For a short stay, the Hotel Karlaplan serves its purpose. It is in the nicest area of Stockholm and convenient to all major sights. It is not a luxury hotel by any stretch of the imagination. The inclusive breakfast was very good, however, with a full spread of options, including traditional Swedish food. I stayed in an Economy Single room (one with […] a window). For my two-night stay, it was fine, albeit small! The room was clean and the bathroom was very large, considering the small size of the room. There was an American outlet in the bathroom, which I appreciated. Overall, I would recommend this hotel for travelers who will not be spending much time in their hotel room, and mainly need a comfortable place in a nice neighborhood to return to at night. It is certainly not a "destination" hotel, but a good value for the money. Read more

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Overall, the stay was satisfactory. The breakfast was excellent. The front desk was very friendly and helpful. The housekeeping was also good. However, in my view, the only problem was that the room - as in many European hotels - was extremely tiny. They first assigned me a room which had many problems - but the moment I informed the front desk about […] this - they changed me to a bigger and better room. The wifi in the room can sometimes be quite a problem - not sure if this was a temporary issue they were having. There is no coffee maker in the room, but coffee, tea, juice, cakes, cookies, etc are avaiable 24 hours in the lounge - which was great! The location is actually very good if you are willing to avail public transport. The Central station is just 2 stations away and the neighbourhood looked very safe. I took the metro after 12 midnight to return to my hotel from the city center - and all seemed very fine. Overall, I think this hotel is a very good choice. I would stay here again. Thanks! Read more

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Top notch staff Top notch breakfasts Wil recommend this place any time; so different from the Best Western Hotels in the US!

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The pros: great part of town. suitable for walking tours. far enough away from downtown to be quiet, yet near enough to be within down town on a two stop subway ride. (or a pleasant twenty minute walk.) cons: The rooms were insanely small. I had to upgrade and even then it was a tiny room. for two people it was a joke. cleanliness: I don't believe […] they cleaned our bathroom shower the entire nine days i was there. in fact I am 100% sure of it. I'm not quite sure about the sheets either. the towels for sure because they usually arrived folded, wet and smelling of chlorine bleach. i had to ask for toilet paper because they were pretty stingy on it. breakfast was adequate, but the coffee machine was incredibly foul. to top it all off, they wouldn't honor my best western points because i booked through expedia. how cheap is that? Read more

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Overall OK but the first room we had was below the check in counter and NO WIFI!! then they moved us up one floor WIFI was good, but at night there was a banging noise coming from some pipes 'I think' kept me up half the night. I did not ask so that one is on me I guess. Like I said earlier it was OK hope you have a better overall experience.

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the room is quite small, like hostel room, not hotel room. the curtain couldn't close tightly . I have to pin them together so the room will not be seen through. Staffs are very helpful and nice. snack all day around is very good.

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room: small, clean, silent location: peaceful, quiet, close to metro

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Service in Stockholm tend to be bad, but this was extreme! Comments like if you extend your stay I can upgrade you... Didnt know why she said then lets keep you in a small room for now and if you decide to stay we upgrade you because the hotel is empty.... Housekeeping came at 08:10 on a Sunday, when I told them to come back later they came at 09:30, […] then at 11:30... then they called from reception at 11:45 wondering if I wanted cleaning... Internet didnt work, no minibar... Will never come back! Read more

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Wonderful Hotel. Clean & comfortable. Incredible breakfast included. Good bed. Very helpful front desk service. Nice,quiet and safe area. Close to subway and buses. Nils was a particularly helpful at the front desk with figuring out how to get tickets to the Arlanda Airport Express Train etc.

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Staff was very friendly and helpful, and the hotel is in great condition, with nice amenities and a tasty breakfast. The location isn't the best (it's safe, just not close to many attractions), but we still managed to walk everywhere (about 3 km walk to Gamla Stan). The only problem was that it was very hot in Stockholm that night, and since this hotel […] had no air conditioning, it was miserable inside the room, and we couldn't sleep. Even with the windows open, it was still terribly hot - I wish the hotel had at least provided a fan to put in the window. Read more

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Staff members in this hotel provided the best service I have ever experienced. They are like your friends who do their best to help you. They provided me with help hands in suggesting where to see, how to go any where I want to go, flight and train info, booking/cancelling flights, printing out tickets and boarding pass, etc. No one said "no" to me […] during my week long stay. The guests in the hotel can enjoy all the free soft drinks plus fruits and cake/cockies 24/7. It makes the guests feel home. In short, I wished that I could stay a bit longer ... Excellent Read more

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Excellent hotel in the elite district of Stockholm, 15 min walk from the city center, 2 min walk from the Karlaplan T-banna subway station. Complimentary wi-fi.

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We really enjoyed our stay at The Karlaplan it was a good location easily accessed by metro only two stops from Central or walking. The added bonus was the supper in the evening.

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This is a perfectly good hotel offering half board. I found the staff to be very friendly and welcoming. I booked the cheapest room (a single in the basement) but was upgraded to a double which was even better and unexpected. Breakfast was the usual fayre which was good and hearty. Dinner was a choice of salads and a very limited hot buffet which was […] tasty. The hotel is about 30 mins walk from the City Terminal which I think is a great location for walkers. All in all, a good choise if you are on a budget and don't want to eat out. Definitey recommended. Read more

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Definitely the smallest hotel room in a lifetime of travel, but also one of the most charming. Delightful traditional edifice in quiet residential area. Management and staff were above reproach in friendliness and attention to the smallest requests. Sumptuous breakfast buffets and one of Stockholm's best small restaurants around the corner for lunches […] and dinners. Points lost only due to lack of room for unpacking, i.e. closet or dresser, features that do exist in other rooms. Recommend Hotel Karlaplan highly, with hopes of one day returning. Read more

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I choose this hotel as it was rated at 4 star, to my disappointment it was no where near a 4 star hotel, lucky to be 1.5 star. In 35 years of travelling the world it is the smallest room I have ever stayed in. No where to put your suit case, so it was on the floor, no closet, poor internet service, uncomfortable bed, no coffee making appliance, no nothing. […] Breakfast was ordinary. Prior to staying at this hotel I stayed another Stockholm hotel which was rated a 3 star, bit compared to the Beat Western it was 6 star. Read more

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The name of the hotel is somewhat misleading since it isn't at Karlaplan, nor even in a street that is directly connected to Karlaplan. It is however in a quiet neighbourhood and relatively close to underground/metro and bus stops. It mostly caters for people connected to the Ministries nearby and for businessmen, but is fine for short-stay travellers. […] I had a single room which was perfectly adequate for my two night stay (Americans would have probably considered the room a shoe-box however). The breakfast was adequate and the reception staff friendly and helpful. So overall a perfectly OK hotel. But it claims to be four star, which I think is stretching it a bit. Read more

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Nice hotel, delicious breakfast. small room, but totally fine if you just spend the nights there.City centre is in walking distance.

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We were very happy with our overall stay at the hotel, especially with the very kind and helpful staff!

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it's a bit outside of the center, but otherwise a good quality hotel with a great breakfast and reasonable pricing.

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Hi, I was given a quasi-underground room which also was quite noisy as the street above was being cleaned during the night. There hotel is very basic, there is no bar, and there is only a lobby and a breakfast area. However, you would think such as a simple hotel could at least get the few things they do right. Alas, they did not fail to disappoint, […] as the kitchen staff could not even boil an egg properly and the bread was of poor quality. Overall a basic hotel and a poor experience, I would not recommend. Read more

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I had a twin room but it is really not suitable for two people being so small. Both beds were pushed together and there was no space to walk around them. I had to walk over the beds to close the curtains at night. A handle was also not attached to the wardrobe door. I also stayed at the Riddergatan hotel which is close by and I would recommend this […] hotel over the Best Western as it beats it in every single category. Read more

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The hotel is conveniently located, not far from the subway and close to a good bar and within walking distance of the old city. But the staff is not too friendly, the scrambled eggs are awful and the rooms are tiny. Also, the shelf that holds the DVD is very dangerous, with sharp edges and placed so I hit my head twice with it. Ouch.

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Cannot recommend this hotel. Nothing could be arranged in the reception and the standard was in the range of a hostel. Will not stay there again.

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A good mid-priced hotel. Reception staff knowledgable and helpful (eg bus routes, provided maps & knew the time it would take walk to waterfront, nearest cashpoint etc). Good quality bathroom, and the basics were in place in my smallish single room. Nice quiet hotel for a capital city. The free wifi was a little slow, but functional (on the 8th floor). […] Nice old building, so be aware no air con. Not a problem for me as could open the windows. Fans available from reception. Read more

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It was very warm in Stockholm and it was impossible to get any air into the hotelroom with the windows blocked and no air conditioning

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The staff were polite and the breakfast OK - but my room was the smallest imaginable, tucked away on the service stairway. The loo seat had not been cleaned since the room was last used. The location was convenient, but I would not stay here again.

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The hotel is fine, but not really all you would expect from a 4*. The staff were very good and very helpful. Breakfast was a nice mix of bacon, eggs, fruit, meat, cheese and bread - although the restaurant location (about 5m from the reception) was slightly unusual. There is wireless available throughout the hotel and in rooms - free of charge. It is […] a bit tempremental though. There is also a pc available in reception area, which is wired to the net. We had 2 single rooms, both very clean, but small. Beds were fine. Bathrooms were good. Location is a bit outside City Centre, but you can easily walk or it's about 120 kroner in a taxi to the Central stations. All in all a fairly positive experience. Read more

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hotellet var inte som det vissas på bilderna... det trångt och dystert. matsalen var lite och frukost buffén var inte något att ha... och det där med gratis wifi i alla rummen stämmer inte alls... det var ju knappt att det fanns något i lobbyn, än mindre på 8:e våningen. Men toan var fräsch och duschen var ok .... sängarna går att sova i, men dom skulle […] nog behöva bytas ut Read more

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I have stayed with my colleagues three times now at Best Western Hotell Karlaplan. I like the service and breakfast, if you can afford it better upgrade to a bigger room since the small ones are quite ... small.

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Snabb och enkel in- och utcheckning. Sänglampa trasig och ej fungerande fjärrkontroll till TV men det gjorde inte så mycket eftersom jag bara skulle sova.

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Ett mycket bra hotell, beläget väldigt centralt.Sköna sängar, ljudisolerat.Hörde inte trafiken fastän läget var mitt i Sthlm.Mycket bra service.Suverän frukost med"riktig"juice,mycket frukt och grönsaker.Kvällsmaten som ingick i priset, var dock ingen höjdare...men den var faktiskt gratis...väldigt bra av av hotellet att tillhandahålla detta..Vi kommer […] att boka här igen! Read more

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Jättebra läge, fin service, rent och fint rum, tyst och skönt, skön säng, tråkig utsikt från rummet, lite trångt i rummet att komma fram till fönstret

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Bodde i ett singelrum utan fönster vilket kan vara ok men det framgick inte att rummet låg i källaren och att det inre funkade att ringa med mobilen (telia). Hade inte valt hotellet/rummet om jag vetat det. Använde hotellets telefon för ett samtal i några minuter och hade uppskattat om personalen själva hade erbjudit att stå för kostnaden (24:-) istället […] för att jag skulle be om det eftersom det inte funkade med mobiltelefonen vilket jag framförde redan på kvällen då jag upptäckte det och ringde till receptionen och framförde detta, fick till svar att det "ska fungera"! Dessutom fungerade inte hårtorken och jag frågade efter en ny i receptionen men det fanns ingen extra hårtork att låna. Tänkte köpa ett glas vin på kvällen men det gick inte att beställa. Read more

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