Cruising From Stockholm

Editor’s Choice: Best View, from the rooms facing Gamla Stan.

The Facts — Just steps away across a bridge from Gamla Stan (Stockholm’s Old Town) and right next to the Slussen metro station, the Hilton Stockholm Slussen is a sleek and modern hotel situated atop a small cliff on the trendy island of Sodermalm.

The contemporary design of the hotel’s three buildings and its furnishings are brightly accented by two-toned wood trim matching the modern decor.

The central lobby is spacious, with views looking out on Gamla Stan. Hilton Stockholm Slussen has two restaurants, including an award-winning breakfast included in the room rate, and two bars, one overlooking the city.

Cozy Digs — Many of the rooms have large windows with views of the Old Town and Riddarfjarden’s calm waters.

Within the three broad categories are standard guest rooms that measure 150 square feet; suites, from 323 to 654 square feet; and Deluxe and Executive Rooms, at 172 square feet and with access to the Executive Lounge.

Final Word — Conveniently situated in the up-and-coming Sodermalm neighborhood, Hilton Slussen is just across the water from Stockholm’s tourist and museum districts, which can be accessed easily by foot.

The property has all the amenities one would expect of a Hilton, including a full complement of business services, a fitness room, Jacuzzi and solarium, as well as cribs and babysitting service.

HOTEL AMENITIES

• Dry cleaning and express laundry service
• Irons, ironing board available upon request; safe in room
• Wireless Internet access throughout the hotel
• Bicycles available for a fee
• Air Conditioning
• Health Club with gym and treatments

SAMPLE RATE
Sample rate for July 10 – July 12, 2009, (two nights, two people) US$152 per night for Queen Room with breakfast included.

CATEGORY
***** 5 Stars

Hilton Stockholm Slussen is situated in trendy Sodermalm, directly across a bridge from Stockholm’s Old Town. Sodermalm, with its good shopping, bars and restaurants, is home to SoFo, so named because it is comprised of the streets south of Folkungagatan (get it? like Manhattan’s district south of Houston Street, Soho?). SoFo is young, hip and laid-back, with artists and designers adding their personal imprints to the shops, boutiques, bars, cafes and restaurants.