General
The new Clarion Collection Hotel Karlaplan is a four star hotel with 85 rooms. The hotel is situated close to Karlaplan, in the heart of Ostermalm, the most fashionable part of Stockholm. A stroll down to Stureplan, the absolute centre of Stockholm, takes less than 15 minutes. Close to the hotel we find the shopping mall Faltoversten. In the vincinity of the hotel there are exclusive boutiques, well known antique dealers and the big park Djurgarden with the zoo Skansen and the tivoli Grona Lund. The Royal Castle is also within walking distance. This eight floor hotel has 85 stylish rooms with a total of 150 beds. The rooms are light and airy with parquette floors, persian carpets, exclusive Jensen beds and Versace textiles. The dominating colour theme is black and white but walls in the colours camel, papaya och plum accentuate the design. All rooms have wireless broadband internet access, cable TV and telephone..
Restaurant
The restaurant area off the lobby serves an organic breakfast buffet in the morning and tea/coffee during the day. In addition, an evening buffet is complimentary to all guests, and includes a variety of salads and at least one hot dish..
Location
The hotel is situated close to Karlaplan, in the heart of ??stermalm, the most fashionable part of Stockholm with its tree-lined boulevards, exclusive boutiques and cosy cafes. It is well located for walking to most of Stockholm's major attractions, such as Djurgarden, the Royal Castle and Stureplan, while the close proximity to Karlaplan metro station opens up limitless possibilities..
Room
The rooms are small to medium in size as they are bound by the walls and floor plan of the old restored building. They are light and airy with parquette floors, persian carpets, exclusive Jensen beds and Versace textiles. The dominating colour theme is black and white but walls in other rich colours are used to accentuate the design in certain rooms. Overall there is a feel that the hotel is furnished and designed with a personal touch as remnants of the old style can be found preserved in things like cast iron pieces, floors and marble friezes..
Lobby
The lobby is modern in decor and leads off to the dining area..
Exterior
The hotel was built in 1914 and consists of eight floors in an architecturally valuable brick building of the period. The entrance is a stunning stone arch through which steps rise to the lobby..
Area
Distance to major landmarks:
The Old Town:2,30km
The City Hall:2,70km
Karolinska Hospital:3,75km
The Parliament Building:2,10km
The Royal Dramatic theatre:1,20km
The Royal Palace:2,15km.
