Scandic Alvik

A very nice option for people, who want to stay in Stockholm and not break the bank. The usual Scandic standard with a good breakfast, clean rooms and friendly service. There also is a restaurant attached to the hotel.

It is 15 minutes from the city center, so be aware of that. The room also was rather small, but for a city trip it is still okay. Breakfast got a bit chaotic in the morning on both weekend days, but personal tried to manage well. Walls are rather thin. You cannot switch off the AC, which may be annoying to some people.

Breakfast buffet was enormous.

The room keys were always not working. Was five times at the reception within two nights only to reload them. Please exchange them immediately.

Room was functional but clean and hotel had a small but quite nice gym and sauna which I had to myself. While it's out of the city centre it's only a few minutes' walk from Alvik metro (T Bana) station, which is about 10-15 mins ride from central station. By Stockholm standards, it's a good value for money option.

Nowhere to hang up towels apart from one tiny towel rail which was only big enough for a hand towel and which was right next to the toilet. Also a bedside table would have been nice and would have prevented me trying to balance my cup of tea on the bed and spilling it everywhere. Some of the decor was a bit faded and looked like it could do with updating.

Good location close to the t-bans. Excellent breakfast. Extra points for warm milk with Coffee and early breakfast also during weekends.