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Hotel Diplomat This long-established family- Villa Källhagen It’s a delight to discover this
run hotel sits on Stockholm’s most fashionable exceptionally tasteful modern hotel, only a few
street, Strandvägen, overlooking an inlet of minutes’ drive from the city centre in a quiet
the Baltic Sea. Inside is all old-style elegance, waterside setting. Its large rooms are very light
w with tasteful bedrooms and a pleasant and airy, and the dining terrace is a pleasant
streetfront restaurant. International cruise ships place to enjoy the delicious food, prepared by
dock here and boat trips are available. one of Sweden’s top chefs.
N Strandvägen 7C, SE-104 40, Stockholm. Map p29 F2. N Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 10, SE-11527 Stockholm.
§ (08) 459 68 00. ` (08) 459 68 21. $ reservations.sto Map p29 F2. § (08) 665 03 00. ` (08) 665 03 99.
@diplomathotel.se 0 b,l,d. Rooms 128. ÷ $ villa@kallhagen.se 0 b,l,d. Rooms 20. ÷ ∂
¢ Christmas. / AE, DC, MC, V. kkkk ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. kkkk
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Victory Hotel It’s almost like a nautical museum: Länsmansgården You’ll feel at home in
each sumptuous room is named after a Swedish minutes in this exceptionally pretty country
captain and contains his portrait and model ship. house, home to the same family since 1914.
This old-town townhouse is the jewel in the The comfy parlours are full of family heirlooms,
crown of a trio of hotels (with the Lady Hamilton and stories of the house’s history abound. It
and Lord Nelson, see below). Its Leijontornet has its own little beach with boats, and is close
Restaurant is one of Stockholm’s finest. to both cross-country and downhill skiing.
N Lilla Nygatan 5, Gamla Stan, SE-111 28 Stockholm. Wonderful regional cooking.
Map p29 F2. § (08) 506 400 00. ` (08) 506 400 10. N SE-686 93 Sunne. Map p28 C1. § (0565) 140 10.
$ info@victory-hotel.se 0 b,l,d. Rooms 45. ÷ ∂ ` (0565) 71 18 05. $ info@lansman.com 0 b,l,d.
¢ Christmas and New Year. / AE, DC, MC, V. kkkk Rooms 30. ÷∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. kk

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Långholmen On an island, close to the city, Lydmar This hotel is also a popular music and
enjoy a cell in this delightfully converted arts venue. Stylish bedrooms, lively bars.
prison. A museum explains its history. N Sturegatan 10, SE-114 36 Stockholm. Map p29 F2.
N Långholmsmuren 20, Box 9116, SE-102 72 Stockholm. § (08) 566 113 00. ` (08) 566 113 01.
Map p29 F2. § (08) 720 85 00. ` (08) 720 85 75. $ info@lydmar.se 0 b,l,d. Rooms 62.
$ hotell@langholmen.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 112. kkk kkkk
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Lord Nelson In Stockholm’s old town, a Mälardrottningen Anchored in the heart
narrow, nautical theme hotel, built like a ship. of the city, Barbara Hutton’s large yacht
Small ‘cabins’ on the upper decks. offers affordable luxury. Book well ahead.
N Västerlånggatan 22, SE-111 29 Stockholm. Map p29 N Riddarholmen SE-111 28 Stockholm. Map p29 F2.
F2. § (08) 506 401 20. ` (08) 506 401 30. § (08) 545 187 80. ` (08) 24 36 76. $ reception@
$ hotel@lord-nelson.se 0 b. Rooms 31. kkkk malardrottningen.se 0 b,l,d. Rooms 60. kkk
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p27