Doug S.
Yelp
This was my first stay at Story Hotel Signalfabriken, and to be honest, my first stay outside Stockholm City Center. First, the location: Story Signalfabriken has an incredibly convenient location. The Tvärbanen tram service is right outside, making for an easy commute to Solna Business Park and other business locations along the route, even in inclement weather. For an airport commuter, the Flygbussarna transfer bus also stops right outside. For trips anywhere else in Stockholm, the Sundbyberg tunnelbana (underground) and pendeltåg (commuter rail) both stop here, meaning you are 10 minutes from central Stockholm.
The hotel itself is comfortable and well-appointed. My room was especially spacious by Stockholm standards, with a queen bed and spacious bathroom with shower. Amenities are of high quality; the botanical essences in the shower gel were especially refreshing. Breakfast is typical Swedish: fresh breads, meats, cheeses, vegetables were all available. No pickled herring, though - a disappointment for us hard-core Swedish cuisine fans. On the sweet side, they had three varieties of house-made muesli, including one with chocolate cookie pieces and a great cinnamon variety. Couple this with lots of yogurt and top with a great mixed berry compote and you're in for a treat. Lunch and dinnertime, Story Hotel serves up Phil's Burgers. Riding the wave of Stockholm burger greatness, Phil's serves up truly tasty American-style burgers, thin crisp fries, and thick milkshakes. This is definitely not Burger King, in a good way!
The surrounding area has a variety of tasty pubs and restaurants, too. The Bishop's Arms, across the road from the hotel, has a surprisingly varied selection of beers on tap and an even better cooler. Highly recommended.
In summary, the Story Hotel Signalfabriken is a great choice, whether you have business in Solna or just want a comfy base from which to operate on a Stockholm vacation.