Interesting old hotel in the formal gustavian style, which can be observed to better effect away from the main entrance which is down a narrow pedestrianised side street . This access is certainly discreet and the ensuing reception area is tiny. Fortunately it opens up into a stunning covered courtyard which houses the bar and restaurant. It's an astonishing eyeful of metalwork, staircases, chandeliers and skylights; quite the jewel in this hotel's crown. We were located on the open side of the hotel with a pleasant view through a pair of very large windows onto the cobbled steps leading to the actual Kungstradgarden. Our King Deluxe room wasn't overly large but certainly adequate for two whilst being interesting for its high roof, curved inner walls and chandelier. No shortage of storage or shelf space, and the light grey decor was well maintained and restful . We noted the interconnecting door to an adjacent room which, fortunately, seemed unoccupied during our stay, so no noise from the neighbours and, in fact, the nights were perfectly quiet during our entire stay. There were some downsides though. Immediately, we noticed a constant musty smell in the room which was only solved by getting the strongest scented sticks from a Rituals shop in the nearby mall , and leaving them in situ. The otherwise comfortable bed was afflicted by a squeaky headboard which kicked off at any movement. Also, we were not impressed by the large crusty stain on the bed runner which was the first thing we saw when we opened the door upon arrival. Neither could we get the room anywhere near as warm as we would like, despite constant manipulation of the thermostat. Reception did arrange for the bed runner to be replaced immediately. Presumably the comments about the odour and temperature were just noted. We put up with the headboard. Happily, no problems with the bathroom; a heated floor and plenty of space with a large, effective double shower which was completely watertight . The trough-style sink was much better than individual bowls and there was a decent hairdryer to hand. Moving on, breakfast is taken in the impressive restaurant, and the self-service buffet is mainly facilitated via a small room just outside the kitchen; it can get crowded very quickly . There are all the usual items and nothing cooked to order. Plenty of components for the usual staples and everything is good quality and fresh. The self-operated coffee machine seemed quite cantankerous so often worked sub-optimally. We enjoyed our sole visit to the restaurant and we used the bar every evening although there is very little seating nearby. All the food and beverage staff that we encountered were very cheerful and efficient - and, happily, most welcoming after a long trudge around the city. There are loads of restaurants in walking distance, many quite close. Positionally, the Kungstradgarten was ideal for us. Many attractions are easily walkable (Gamla Stan especially so) , a metro s
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