Hotels | Stockholm Cruise Blog

Try a Swedish classic in classy surroundings: the smörgåsbord

On June 8, 2011, in Activities, Attractions, Grand Hotel, Hotels, Restaurants, Reviews, Skansen, by Ralph Grizzle

A classic returns as Stockholm’s finest restaurants pick up good old Swedish traditions in the form of the smörgåsbord. The smörgåsbord (or smorgasbord) is something of an institution in Sweden. Any inhabitant of this Scandinavian country will be able to tell you about his or her own experiences of the traditional Swedish buffet, with its [...]

See Stockholm through the eyes of ABBA

On April 8, 2011, in ABBA Tours, Attractions, City Hall, Gamla Stan, Sheraton Stockholm, by Ralph Grizzle

A new tour presents Stockholm through the eyes of ABBA, one of the most famous Swedish pop groups ever. With songs such as “Gimme! gimme! gimme!,” “Dancing Queen,” and “Voulez-vous,” Anni-Frid, Björn, Benny and Agnetha put Sweden firmly on the world’s disco map. The tours start at City Hall, where Benny Andersson made his first [...]

Where To Stay In Stockholm: Hotel Roundup

On February 4, 2011, in Grand Hotel, Hilton Slussen, Hotel Stureplan, Hotels, Scandic Anglais, Sheraton Stockholm, by Carrie Finley-Bajak

Stockholm Hotel Options For Cruisers To explore Stockholm in-depth, plan to extend your stay either before or after a Baltic or Northern European cruise. We know you will discover that Stockholm is an extraordinary city. There are countless attractions to keep you busy and an abundance of fabulous hotels to call home while visiting the [...]

Cruisers Can Enjoy A Spa Day In Stockholm

On January 22, 2011, in Grand Hotel, by Carrie Finley-Bajak

A Swedish Massage In A Grand Spa Cruise visitors looking for a day spa in Stockholm need look no further than Raison d’Etre Spa, located in the Grand Hôtel Stockholm. The hotel itself is easy to get to from the cruise ships, and as one of Scandinavia’s leading luxury hotels, is a destination all on its [...]

Stockholm Hotel Review: Sheraton Hotel

On August 19, 2010, in Hotels, Sheraton Stockholm, Video, by Ralph Grizzle

Biggest Hotel, with 465 guest rooms. The Facts — The newly refurbished Sheraton Stockholm is a large downtown hotel in a convenient location for touring Stockholm and offering stunning views of Lake Mälaren. Opposite the waterfront and not far from either the Central Station for the Metro or the Arlanda Express for transport to and [...]

Stockholm Hotel Review: Hotel Stureplan

On August 18, 2010, in Hotel Stureplan, Hotels, Video, by Ralph Grizzle

Editor’s Choice: Best Classic European Hotel The Facts — An inviting and historic 19th century boutique hotel situated in the heart of Stockholm, Hotel Stureplan is a classic European hotel that is set within the cityscape rather than dominating the neighborhood. The Stureplan’s restaurant Per Lei (which translates to “For You”) provides classic Northern Italian [...]