2 Best Hotels in Norrmalm, Vasastan, and Kungsholmen, Stockholm

Neither pure business behemoth nor dictionary-definition boutique, the big, brash hotel near Central Station is a well-balanced and very pleasant addition to Stockholm's hotel scene. A member of the Nordic Choice Hotels chain, it has two main selling points: a roof terrace with a year-round pool and the first home-turf restaurant helmed by the Swedish-born chef Marcus Samuelsson at street level. As for the rooms, they are big on Scandinavian design, generous in size, and somewhere near the middle on the luxury scale.

Next to Central Station, this modern center for the business traveler is the perfect choice for those seeking cool design. The hotel focuses on simplicity, with rooms designed in a mix of dark wood, gray flannel, and black-and-white tile, with adjustable spotlights in the ceiling. The lively lobby offers a creative gathering space with a modern bistro restaurant, Lykke.