Radisson Collection Strand Hotel, Stockholm

Great location if you get room with a view overlooking Strandvägen and ferries. Rooms are comfortable and nice. No minibar feels a very strange choice by management for a hotel in this price category. There is an empty fridge for BYO but I rather have some drinks available in the room as a part of a luxurious experience. The restaurant at the bottom does not belong to the hotel so room charges is not possible. Limited room service menu is available and a delivery charge applies…or pick up in the restaurant. Apparently the suits comes with a minibar so on some level they know it is a part of a hotel experience. This type of cost cutting does not make sense, stick it on the room price or get out of hospitality. Maybe there is a minibar restocking business opportunity for someone to run as a business? This place have lost sight of customer focus.

I recently stayed at the Radisson Collection Strand and had an outstanding experience! I used to stay at this hotel many years ago before we had children, and returning for a staycation with our newborn was even better than the last time. The room was perfect, the bed was incredibly comfortable, and the overall standard for the price was remarkable. You wouldn’t find a hotel of this quality in London or New York for the same price! A special shout-out to Evelina at the front desk, whose professionalism and warm smile made a huge difference. She was always ready to help, and even when we were waiting to check in, there was fresh water, sparkling water, Swedish cinnamon buns, and snacks available, which was a lovely touch. Additionally, Kim at the front desk was also incredibly helpful—he’s a good-looking, intelligent, and smart guy who made our stay even more enjoyable. A huge thank you also goes to Nancy in the breakfast area, who was incredibly attentive and went above and beyond to accommodate my wife’s allergies, making our stay even more comfortable. I strongly recommend anyone visiting Stockholm to book this hotel. It truly is incredible! --- Feel free to use this as you need!

Excellent location in the heart of the city. Rooms are refurbished, albeit small. The Jensen beds guarantee excellent sleep. The breakfast caters for all tastes, has a good selection of traditional Swedish fares. The service is friendly and accommodating. The rooms facing the inner courtyard (i.e. the dining room) tend to get noisy in the evenings, till about 11pm

Nice hotel with good amenities. Couple of minor niggles - the restaurant attached is not part of the hotel, so cannot be charged to the room. Secondly the “fitness centre” comprises of a couple of running machines, a bike, a cross trainer and a solitary multi-station. But the room was good and clean, the hotel was pleasant to stay in and the staff were very friendly.

I have stayed in this hotel many times before.|Its a great location with great views and a typical Radisson style interior. Comfy beds, clean and tidy|The one niggle I have (and this is with a lot of hotels now) is its getting impossible to change the room temperature. despite having a thermostat in the room where you can have the air conditioning on or off the radiators in the room always seem to be turned on.|Unfortunately for me - I like a cool room to sleep in and having the windows open facing the front is too noisy and having the windows closed makes for a stuffy room. They tell me only maintenance are allowed or able to change the room temperature And this is getting rather frustrating because I believe that if somebody's paying a lot of money for a room it should be their decision what to have the temperature at and not the hotel. |Other than that a good pleasant stay and no doubt I will be back again.

Our sea view suite was spacious and well appointed. All staff (but particularly at check-in) were courteous and helpful throughout. The reserved parking is pricey but reasonable for the location, and the fact that once secured it is your space for your stay gave peace of mind. The addition of a bellhop service would be the cherry on top.

Saint Lucia / Sankta Lucia in Sweden 🌟 Why do they wear candles on their heads? In Sweden, Saint Lucia Day is celebrated every year on December 13. Girls who portray “Lucia” wear a white gown, a red sash, and a crown of lit candles on their heads, symbolizing: • Light overcoming darkness (December is the darkest time of the year in the Nordic region) • The name Lucia itself means “light” • The candle crown represents the legend of Lucia bringing light to others in the dark Behind her follows a group called the “Luciatåg” (Lucia procession)—they carry candles and walk while singing traditional Lucia songs. 🕯️ Why is this happening in a hotel? Because in Sweden, Saint Lucia Day is a very important cultural tradition. Schools, companies, hospitals, and hotels often host Lucia performances on or around this day— so seeing a Lucia procession in a hotel is a very common and authentic Swedish experience.

My stay at this hotel was truly exceptional, thanks to the warm hospitality of Jan and Kaddoour. Despite my late arrival, they welcomed me with remarkable kindness and professionalism, making me feel genuinely appreciated. Their refined manners and attention to detail reflect the hotel’s true spirit of excellence. I will certainly return — not only for the comfort and ambiance, but also for Jan, Kaddoour, and the entire exceptional team who made my experience unforgettable.