Name: Hotel Hasselbacken
Address: Hazeliusbacken 20, Stockholm
Rating: 4.5

Superb

Pleasant

Reasonably priced elegant hotel with...

Liked: The breakfast was phenomenal! Such a huge buffet with a magnificent variety and assortment of foods. There was plenty of gluten free options for my daughter with celiac's disease to choose from, so we were all happy! The location was good, but because it was in mid-April, and off-season, it felt a bit removed from everything. We still liked the location, as it was quiet and beautiful, unfortunately we didn't have the best weather, as it rained a lot while we were there, so we couldn't enjoy the outdoor parks near the hotel. Enjoyed the sauna and plunge pool!
Disliked: The hotel was dated, and could really use a facelift on the inside. It felt like nothing had been ever updated since the late 1970s. However, because the original decor was of high quality, it was still nice enough.

Fab - would highly recommend.

Liked: Location was fab - near excellent transport links like ferry, bus, tram so was super easy to get everywhere. Plus loads of museums on Djurgarten - we went to the ABBA museum, Vasa museum and Skansen on this island. Receptionists were all great and helped with booking restaurants- especially Zoe who was outstanding and went above and beyond. Decor in the main areas was gorgeous. Decent variety of food at breakfast. Sauna was quiet. Corner room for junior suite had great views.
Disliked: I wish I’d have known the junior suite with a separate sofa bed in ‘separate room’ wasn’t actually a separate room but just separated with a curtain- think that wasn’t made clear. It’s the same room really!Room wasn’t set up for 3 people but they quickly resolved that when I told them and apologised. Would’ve liked to have food outside - especially trying the famous Hassenbach potatoes- whilst we were sat having a wine in the sun. Not sure why they don’t allow food outside when it’s nice weather. Think that’s a shame and they’re missing a trick there. We weren’t given instructions or card re the sauna initially and wasted time waiting for it to warm up. Evidently you need to tell reception to switch it on and then wait 45-60 mins. Was lovely eventually and quiet!