Hotel Rival

Excellent hotel in very good trendy location near metro & bus routes. Funky decor in places but well appointed rooms, very good breakfast selection with a la carte options included. All wonderful but the crowning glory of this hotel is superb service everywhere, but especially the friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff at the front desk. They are simply awesome and the hotel’s best asset by far. Thank you for helping make our time in your city so memorable.

The hotel is lovely and on a pretty park. It has small tables in the front on two levels so that you can have drinks and food and look out. The staff is absolutely charming and cannot do enough to help with suggestions and advice. We had two meals there and they were good. The breakfast was amazing since they will cook to order as well as provide an excellent buffet. There is champagne available at breakfast. The place has a rock and roll vibe, not surprising since one of ABBA owns it, but also a little luxurious. We had a very nice bathroom.

We needed a twin room and took the least expensive, so one should consider that. There was nothing wrong with it--we even had a nice window, but it was a bit tight with a desk and probably meant for kids. Beds were short. There was a DVD player and music but a bit old-school. But really, no complaints.

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I returned this week from a 2 night stay in the Hotel Rival in Stockholm and I only wish I had been there for longer. Myself and my friends were there for The Diamond League and had never been in Stockholm before but I will most definitely be returning. I did my research on the hotels and chose the Hotel Rival in Mariatorget and it didn't disappoint!!! The hotel staff are absolutely lovely, the breakfast was lovely and the Bistro attached to the hotel serves delicious food. What's not to like!! A lovely hotel in a really lovely area with great staff and everything within walking distance, I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Location is amazing. The staff are exceptional - they are there to help you with any thing you require and go above and beyond to meet your needs. The rooms are incredible. So inviting and so spacious- more like an apartment than hotel room. Everything is provided. The robes and towels are plush. The bathroom is fantastic. It offers plenty of room and there is even a bath ( a rarity in many hotels today). The bed is so very comfortable and the linens crisp and soft. The curtains are velvet and block out light to ensure a good night's sleep. Our room had a balcony overlooking the square. A wonderful sunny spot to sit have a drink and watch the comings and goings below. The creative decor and luxurious furnishings are brilliant - a home away from home. Nothing is overlooked. The rooms are spotlessly clean too. The breakfast is great and there is plenty of choice for all appetites. They also have great coffee! The bar and restaurant are also fantastic. We could only stay for three nights unfortunately as it was booked out for the five we wanted. I can understand why. Also great value for money. I know it sounds too good to be true but honestly I cannot fault this hotel. Highly recommended and we will be back. Thank you for making our first visit to Stockholm so wonderful.

My stay at Rival in June 2026 was excellent, as always over the last 20 years. It is amazing how the whole concept of the hotel has stayed the same while feeling fresh and ever so welcoming. Proof of this is the vivid mixture of guests, business travelers, families, cool urbans and energetic retirees. All enjoying the absolute top breakfast buffet together.Long before sustainability became a crucial issue, Rival invented long lasting measure built furniture, adding softness with surrounding textiles in the spirit of intelligent Scandinavian design not looking to be "trendy". Central at Rival is the warm welcoming, the sense of hospitality making you feel at home. There is nothing you can not ask for , and staff will do anything possible to make you feel happy. The theatre, the bar, the taverna , the location right on Mariatorget give you an opportunity to be part of an exceptional day/night genuine Stockholm experience!

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Great hotel , lovely comfortable beds , great location, but most of all staff were excellent and couldn't have been more friendly, special mention to the night porter who was so nice and friendly complete gentleman.

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