Hotel Rival

"Second best to none"

We stayed in Stockholm for a couple of nights in July. We booked into Hotel Rival based on all the good recommendations on here and I can honestly say we were not disappointed. We stayed in a basic room room, which was quite small but really well... more

"Hotel Rival"

As with most hotels in Europe, the prices are high and the accommodations are small. Very small. Luckily, there was room under the bed to put our empty suitcases. The very comfortable queen-sized bed (with down comforter) filled almost the entire... more

"Not enough words to say how gorgeous the Hotel Rival is!"

I´ve spent just a night at Rival but it was excellent! The Hotel staff is very friendly and helps whatever you ask them for. The breakfast is great and the room was fantastic! Next time I´ll be back for sure. A nice place to feel like you´re at... more

This is the leading hotel, and by far the most intriguing place to stay, on the rapidly gentrifying island of Södermalm. In many ways, it's our favorite hotel in Stockholm. Originally opened in 1937, this hotel-cafe-bakery-cinema received a new... more

"Perfect and luxery with exellent service"

Ask for room 608. If it,s free take it. Very nice room on the 6:th floor. Order the Shrimp salad from roomservice, sit on the balcony and eat and look at the park below. more

"Fabulous."

An absolute gem. Wonderful staff, great decor, good location with lots of cafes/shops in the neighborhood. Cafe, restaurant and bar in the hotel. FREE DVD movie library. Two blocks from the subway. Mostly though, the Rival stands out from the... more

"Liked the Rival"

We stayed here for three nights in room 405, a "deluxe balcony". The room was smallish, but attractively decorated with a very large and comfy bed, individual reading lights, chairs and desk. The balcony also had two chairs and a small table, and... more

"Hotel Rival"

Hotel Rival is located in the Sodermalm region of Stockholm, an area referred to as Stockholmâ€(TM)s answer to New Yorkâ€(TM)s Greenwich Village. There is definitely a bohemian feel to the neighborhood, which the Hotel Rival certainly... more

"Delighted to give this hotel a 'plug'"

Last time we stayed in Stockholm, we used the Sheraton. No complaints there, however it was like so many other hotels...rather uniform and impersonal. In complete contrast to that, you have the Rival!. There is simply nothing to complain about in... more