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Hotel Rival

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Upscale rooms & suites in a stylish hotel with a sprawling theater, an art decor bar & 2 eateries. People often mention hotel, stay, room, staff, breakfast, great, Stockholm, Rival, location, Hotel,


Address

Mariatorget 3, 118 48 Stockholm, Sweden

Website

www.rival.se

Contact

+46 8 545 789 00

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.8K reviews)

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  • 5/5 Joe L. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely loved the Hotel Rival for so many different reasons. It is so beautiful and interesting. It has several restaurants and a wonderfully vintage theater/concert venue. So many personal touches like leather wrapped handrails for the staircases. Excellent service and an excellent location. Last but not least, our room was very nice with a humongous window that opened up to a wonderful balcony!
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  • 5/5 carableu 1 year ago on Google
    I had a really superb stay! Everyone at the hotel was absolutely lovely. My room was adorable. Delicious breakfast, plus convenient coffee setup on the fourth floor - with cookies and fruit available. Most of all, after checking out I went to the airport and my flight ended up being cancelled. When I called the front desk, they were able to accommodate me. I was delighted to be booked into the executive suite - which is beautiful. Cannot wait to return! ~ Carol R.
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  • 5/5 Giovanna C. 4 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    AMAZING experience! A particular shout out to Michelle at the front desk - she was so incredibly knowledgeable and attentive that I thought she was the general manager of the hotel. I literally don't have any complaints about the hotel. The room was stylish, and I particularly loved the luxurious bathtub and cute private patio. The bar had great drinks and I enjoyed the restaurant as well (I only had dessert there but regretted not having dinner there as well). We also really enjoyed the neighborhood/location. Most of all, the service was spectacular. If I have the opportunity to return to Stockholm, this would be my pick of hotel!

  • 5/5 Maria Del V. 2 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    We recently had the most wonderful stay at Hotel Rival that truly exceeded all expectations. The decor was simply inviting, exuding an art deco cool vibe that added to the experience. The lively atmosphere at the Watson’s bar created a vibrant atmosphere, servicing as a welcoming spot for both guests and locals alike. Additionally, the culinary offerings from the Taverna were truly exceptional, adding to the overall dining experience at the hotel. All dietary requests were never a problem. Cleanliness was top notch, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere throughout our stay. The staff, however, were the highlight of this exceptional experience. Their welcoming demeanour and deep knowledge of the local area instantly made us feel at home. They offered fantastic recommendations and truly showed their love of Sweden, which made our stay even more special. Moreover, the hotel’s location could not be better suited. It’s conveniently located close to cultural sites, allowing for immersive explorations, and within walking distance of vibrant bars, restaurants and charming boutique shops. Without hesitation, we highly recommend staying at this remarkable hotel Rival for unforgettable experience in Sweden.

  • 5/5 Stefan S. 11 months ago on Google
    A wonderful hotel with a great bar and world class breakfast. Room service is discreetly present and the receptionists are sympathetic characters. Rooms with views of the park make the experience close to perfect. Personally, I would have liked another small stool by the room entrance, which would be useful for putting on and taking off shoes. In other words, complaining at the very highest level ;) Thanks for a memorable stay!!!

  • 5/5 Simone L. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was amazingly friendly supportive and welcoming! the bteakfast was outstanding and the rooms extremly clean and beautifully decorated! we felt like in heaven - thanks so much and we will come back soon!

  • 5/5 Paul K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great, friendly staff who were listeners, helpful and personable. Large room with all we needed. Located within a minute of shops, food outlets and a park across the street. Although close to the central Stockholm it was quiet and safe to walk around at any time. The several Swedes we met were really friendly and will chat and give you assistance, even if it means them missing their tram in the snow, which was beautiful. Hotel great, hotel staff even better. From Paul, Geelong AFL Premiership ecstatic supporter, Australia.

  • 5/5 Mike T. 11 months ago on Google
    The Hotel Rival was outstanding. The location is excellent. It’s only 2-3 blocks (uphill) from one of the best things to do per TripAdvisor, the Monteliusvägen viewpoint plus it’s easy walking distance from Gamla Stan, the old town. The physical hotel itself is fine, really excellent. Their customer service and front desk is outstanding and was a great help to us. Their breakfasts also were outstanding, the best we had on a four city trip and outstanding across all our travels. We were there three nights and highly recommend Hotel Rival.

  • 5/5 Steve L. 1 year ago on Google
    My stay at Hotel Rival was one of (if not the best) experiences that I've had at a hotel. The front desk couldn't have been more helpful from providing directions to local restaurants to getting on the right train for trips to nearby areas. I was even provided a breakfast sandwich and snacks for my early morning cab ride to Arlanda. Just top-notch service! I'd like to extend a special thanks to Svejje (spelling?) as he was super friendly and helpful through the course of my stay. Thanks so much, and I look forward to coming back to the hotel again!

  • 5/5 Elisabeth S. 7 months ago on Google
    My husband and I had a wonderful stay in this elegant and eclectic boutique hotel in a fun neighborhood. Staff were consistently friendly and helpful, room was quiet (we upgraded for a nominal fee and faced an inner courtyard, and also had access to a coffee station on our floor) with many thoughtful touches. Bed was very comfortable. Really appreciated the choice of different size pillow! Breakfast was good. Would stay here again any time, and recommend very highly.

  • 5/5 Tess C. 6 months ago on Google
    A fantastic hotel in Stockholm citycenter with outstanding staff and service. Beautiful rooms and the breakfast is amazing! This is a great choice with great value when staying in Stockholm. Love it!

  • 5/5 Ola M. 6 months ago on Google
    Hotel Rival is me and my wife's absolute favourite hotel. The staff is amazing because they always make us feel special. This was our forth stay and we always leave with a smile. We will definitely come back!

  • 5/5 Mikael S. 8 months ago on Google
    Take a room with a balcony on the top floors. Lovely views, AC, spacious room with both bath and shower. Made-to-order eggs at the breakfast with proper bakery-made croissants and breads. Friendly and warm staff. This location is great for galleries, artisans, casual restaurants and an easy walk to the old town.

  • 5/5 Alexander R. 4 months ago on Google
    Very special location & Really good service, all staff is very motivated and charming. From Hotel Manager over front office till bartender. Overall a very pleasent stay, can highly recommend and will definitely book another stay very soon. Best value for the money.

  • 5/5 Miguel E. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent hotel in a fun part of Stockholm. Close to bars, pubs, restaurants and all kinds of attractions. Room was clean and comfortable, quirky in a good way. Staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. From front desk, bartenders all the way to restaurant servers. Breakfast was excellent. Try the Swedish Pancakes and their (deconstructed) Florentine. Truly, a gem of a hotel.

  • 5/5 Catherine C. 4 months ago on Google
    Absolutely lovely hotel—one of my favorites ever. Terrific location, amazing breakfast, and impeccable service. I hope to come back soon!

  • 5/5 rob s. 9 months ago on Google
    Recently we spent 5 nights at the Rival hotel. On first entering, we were met with the biggest most genuine smiles. Everything about the hotel is great, staff rooms cleanliness etc. Even a free coffee machine on the fourth floor. Lots of recommendations and directions. It is easy walking distance from many attractions. A very quiet hotel. Good breaakfasts as well. I can highly recommend this hotel for a happy stay in Stockholm

  • 5/5 Piotr W. 8 months ago on Google
    An incredible and hospitable stay! We had such a lovely time in our room and truly enjoyed the ease of everything. Even when we had a slight discomfort from irregular weather, the staff was immediate in their response to remedy our situation and helped us feel relaxed and rested. When we return to Stockholm, we won’t forget this fabulous hotel!

  • 5/5 Anna B. 8 months ago on Google
    We couldn’t be happier with the service and quality of our stay at Rival! Everything was perfect - location, spacious and comfy room, cleanness, the most delicious breakfast and just superb reception desk that open 24/7. Michelle, Cecilia, Mats and Suedie - are superstars. The suggestions for the best sightseeing, restaurants, transportation - even the history of the beautiful city of Stockholm - invaluable. Everybody is so friendly, knowledgeable, eager to assure the best time to spend around the city. We were extremely pleased with our stay and highly recommend Rival to anybody who is coming for visit.

  • 5/5 Joakim W. 6 months ago on Google
    We had a great experience staying for one night. We enjoyed the balcony overloking Mariatorget and the flee market (usually sunday mornings ... I think?) We used the room service which was very good both the service and taste :-) The breakfast was very good and extra nice is the option to order from the á la carte menu (omelette, eggs in various forms etc) all included. The location is right in the middle "of everything", super convenient. Very friendly and helpful staff. In summary a great stay.

  • 4/5 Adam R. 7 months ago on Google
    Clean and comfortable hotel. The room was fairly compact, but had plenty of storage space and a nice bathroom. It was a little noisy with the windows open and the room got quite hot, but it was still pleasant enough. The bar was lively and there were some quieter areas in and above the bistro which were nice to sit in. Breakfast was quite disappointing, in particular the croissant (which looked good but tasted slightly stale) and the cooked options (sautéed spinach not sautéed; pancakes soaked in oil). The hot-drink area on the fourth floor was also quite underwhelming, with some stale biscuits the only snack on offer.

  • 5/5 Colin B. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I had an absolutely amazing experience at Hotel Rival. The character and history of the building added to the atmosphere. Breakfast was great, I could find something new and delicious every day and the staff were very kind. It was very conveniently located where I could walk to various attractions in the city. Had a great offering of restaurants in and around the hotel. I would highly recommend Hotel Rival to anyone visiting Stockholm.

  • 5/5 Marina D. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect location to visit Stockholm. Very central to walk and take public transportation to visit the sites. Fantastic and friendly staff, clean, comfortable, and includes a great breakfast. Love the history of the hotel and theater and that they have kept classic retro vibe. Beautiful park across the street and close to many wonderful dining establishments and grocery stores.

  • 4/5 Vit S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great hotel in nice part of Stockholm. Not far from the center. Breakfast restaurant quite OK, but if you go for evening meal down in the bar, the experience is rather mixed - both food quality and speed of the service. Sone better restaurants around.

  • 5/5 Terese W. 1 year ago on Google
    A fantastic hotel - I loved the room and the atmosphere! Breakfast was great, and I also appreciated the free coffee bar on floor 4 with real milk, no stupid powder whitener. Just a small thing - the light bulb in the beautiful spheric metal lamp was very bright, it would have looked so much better with a softer bulb (rooom 407). I will definitely come back to your hotel.

  • 4/5 Jonatan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Decently priced brunch with very good options for meat and fish, not as great for vegetarians or vegans. The option to order in oysters and American pancakes free of charge was a very nice touch, no more boring buffet pancakes. Would be 5 star with better options for vegetarians.

  • 5/5 CHEMA G. 2 years ago on Google
    The treatment I have received is exquisite. I have been staying for a week and I have loved all the details that the hotel staff has had with me and my wife. BR

  • 2/5 Fredrik P. 2 years ago on Google
    We where there for a business conference, but they could give us a room for the day. We had to sit at sofas and chairs around the bar area during day time. It didn't feel professional that they couldn't give us a conference room to work in. Otherwise, good breakfast and lunch menu. Take the Veggie Burger!

  • 5/5 Kit L. 2 years ago on Google
    This hotel is probably my new favourite luxury hotel in the entire world. Not only is it a reasonable price point, but the decor, mood and amenities make it absolutely special! Every room has dvds in it so you can Netflix and chill old school style. Plus they have TEDDY BEARS. I cannot tell you how amazing that is as someone who always travels with a teddy bear and when I don't have room to pack one it's devastating. The dusty rose and glamour chic decor make you feel like a star... inside the hotel is a theatre and a great bar. There are coffee bars on every floor. The location is also perfect! I can't wait to go back to Stockholm to stay at this amazing hotel!

  • 5/5 joey e. 2 years ago on Google
    We LOVED it at Hotel Rival! All the staff were super friendly and helped us whenever we needed. Will be coming back for sure!

  • 5/5 Deb O. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a wonderful stay for our first visit to Stockholm. Our room was clean and beautiful with a balcony facing the treetops in the park, space to put away our things, a comfortable bed, and a lovely large bathtub. Breakfast was delicious and staff was so friendly and helpful. Location of the hotel is also perfect. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Chris G. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyed our stay, rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were always friendly and helpful and the breakfast variety was great too. Would definitely stay again, lots of nice restaurants close by and shops. Mariatorget metro station 2 minutes walk away so can get anywhere in the city very easily. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Ali D. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent hotel, really really good breakfast. Great location (but watch out for good maps subway directions as the entrance to the nearest is much closer than it points to. Go down the road that joins square in the middle).rooms could do with a minor spruce up but shower is wonderful. Loads of facilities on site inc bar, restaurant and a theatre! Coffee/tea facilities are not in room. but on 4th floor which is a pain with hot cups & no decaf. Still a really good hotel.

  • 5/5 Isabel S. 1 year ago on Google
    The hotel was lovely to stay in, and the beds and pillows were very comfortable. I particularly appreciated the single room with its good layout. The breakfast buffet was excellent. A request for flowers for a birthday was accommodated by friendly, helpful staff. We had a wonderful stay, and will recommend Hotel Rival to other travelers.

  • 5/5 Henry O. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely hotel and desk staff. So glad we splurged a bit and had a view room with balcony. It was so nice to listen to the birds and the Mariatorget fountain below in the park. Great neighborhood serving shops along Hornsgatan with a subway stop and bus stops just steps away. Perfect location in Stockholm to get away from the throngs on summer tourists.

  • 5/5 Alex 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely one of the best hotels we've ever stayed at - everything was just perfect starting from the lush location and lovely reception to the elegant & versatile breakfast. Great bed and room in general, the only thing that could add to the experience is having access to a gym which the hotel is currently lacking. But with a short stay it didn't matter at all, loved every moment. Thank you, will be coming back!

  • 5/5 Annalyn C. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was amazing, I felt very well taken care of. I loved the breakfast provided, and the early sandwich I was governed for my flight that left at 600! The bed was super comfortable and views from the 6th floor deluxe room was so lovely. Surprisingly quiet too, so great insulation for blocking out noise. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay, only wish it was longer! I’d definitely stay here again the next time I’m in Stockholm. Tack!

  • 5/5 Maryann S. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I very much enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Rival. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast excellent and the rooms comfortable. A highlight of our trip was using the bicycles and really seeing Stockholm. We recommend this hotel to anyone going to Stockholm and would happily stay there again.

  • 5/5 Julia M. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a remarkable stay at Hotel Rival. We arrived super early (6am!) and they got us right in a room, helped us get out bearings, suggested amazing places for our family. The room was perfect- honestly this was the greatest stay I have had in a long while. We travel for work regularly and it takes something special to surprise and delight us! The room was so wonderful!!! the breakfast was amazing! I can't wait to return some day. The front desk staff made this trip for us. High reccomend

  • 5/5 Ewa L. 1 year ago on Google
    This hotel is absolutely excellent! Breakfast is great. The bar open 24hours with coffee, tea, ice and cookies is very useful. Beds are extremely comfortable, even blankets, which looked small and poor were very warm and cosy! I deeply rekommend this hotel!

  • 5/5 Megan P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great hospitality, amenities (free and bountiful breakfast), and close location to two train stations. The only downside is the price, but I feel like it's comparable to other hotels in the Sodermalm area. My husband and I stayed in a standard room, which was a good size for the two of us. We had a shower in our bathroom--no tub.

  • 5/5 Matilda N. 1 year ago on Google
    On the pricey side, but the only thing I missed in the room was a kettle for boiling water, there was, however, an available coffee machine in the hallway. I would also have loved some free of charge Ramlösa or similar. Apart from that it was a wonderful stay, very nice breakfast buffet as well as a few menu items. Thank you for having us!


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