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  • The Craftsmanship Menu

    The Distiller
    Eminente rum, champagne and brioche distillate, saffron vermouth
    A cocktail often begins with the distillate—produced using techniques such as heating, freezing, or vacuum distillation. In The Distiller, carefully measured components, each individually distilled, come together: the softness and elegance of Eminente rum, crafted in the traditional Cuban and Spanish style, is pai

  • Shellfish Season

    Now that the crayfish season is coming to an end, we are welcoming the other shellfish. Shellfish is often associated with summer, but it is actually now, in the autumn that they are at their best. The main reason for this is that the cold water makes wonders. Do you remember the old rule saying that seafood should only be eaten during months with the letter "R"?
    Is there anything more festive

  • Wrap up the summer at the Spa

    ​Late summer is one of the best times of the year. Re-energized after the vacation, you tend to make smarter choices. Such as booking a relaxing spa treatment or just plan some me and myself-time. In this blog post Camilla Garcia, our Spa manager at Nordic Spa & Fitness will talk more about how to reboot after the summer and how to increase the wellbeing during the autumn.

  • Royal Stockholm

    ​A visit to one of the royal palaces or the royal parks is a great way to get to know more about Royal Stockholm. In July, HM The King decided that four of the royal castles should reopen to visitors. In addition to these four palaces, the surrounding parks at the other royal destinations are open. The parks are amazing destinations for beautiful walks filled with sculptures and garden art.

  • Ten facts about Stockholm

    ​Today we are listing ten astonishing facts about our beautiful Stockholm that gives the city its special character and a make it such a popular travel destination.

  • A historical walking tour in the spirit of Régis Cadier

    We would like to take you with us on a journey through some of the parts of Stockholm where Cadier left his prints during his time in the city. For a perfect finish, make sure to visit the Cadier bar at the Grand Hôtel and try out our rewarded cocktail menu inspired from Cadiers adventures abroad.

  • Vintage shopping in Stockholm

    The Vintage trend is here to stay - and Stockholm has its given place on the international vintage scene. Here comes the list of our Stockholm Vintage favorites – amazing spots for both your personal style and for a sustainable world.

  • Cone or cup?

    ​It’s been said that we have this summers’ warmest days behind us, but plenty of sunny days have been promised to come – and that means ice cream! What’s your favourite ice cream bar in Stockholm? We’ve listed ours.

  • Swimming in the city

    ​Here comes the sun! According to meteorologists we are in for a record breaking summer. What can possibly be better than a refreshing swim between the various sights of the city.

  • Family-friendly things to do in Stockholm

    ​Stockholm truly has something for everyone, children included. Our green city offers a lot of outdoors activities as well as great exhibition and museums for rainy days. Grand Hôtel is the perfect base for a family vacation in children-friendly Stockholm, from here you reach all the most popular attractions with ease.

  • Selfie time!

    ​What matches your selfie better than a really great backdrop? Stockholm’s silhouette is just that. The city is resting on 14 islands and it’s architecture contains only a few remarkably high buildings, among them the characteristic church towers. We’ve got the coordinates for some of the most Instagram friendly spots of Stockholm that will guarantee you lots of likes!

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