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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
The time has come to celebrate midsummer and that means that summer has arrived. Alongside Christmas, Midsummer is the most popular Swedish holiday. Midsummer is a great opportunity to celebrate, with traditional Swedish smorgasbord, flowers, dancing, and hopefully a lot of sunshine.
In times like these when social distancing is key, a picnic in the open air feels better than ever. In Sweden we practice the right to roam, which gives us freedom to enjoy the nature. Find a basket to fill with goodies, bring friends or family and spread out a blanket in one of Stockholm's many green spaces and beaches or maybe even in one of our national parks and nature reserves.
Now when the summer is at our doorstep, we would like to take the opportunity to tell you about our archipelago favorites. The proximity to the stunning archipelago, full of outstanding nature experiences and beautiful views, is really one of the greatest advantages of Stockholm. The archipelago consists of over 30,000 islands, so there is something for everyone.
At Grand Hôtel we have just opened the terrace, with a magnificent view over the water to the Royal Palace. We have put together a list with our favorite summer places in Stockholm. The list includes the noteworthy classical places as well as the hidden gems, all perfect for sunny days and amazing wine and dining experiences, but still compatible with social distancing regulations.
Since ancient times, music in different forms has brought us together and in music we can be together even though we are advised to keep a distance. Due to the restrictions, several of Stockholm's best music scenes have changed their ways to reach its audience. Here we are talking about how you can place yourself on the first parquet, free of charge, and meet each other through the music.
A good pastry or a good cup of coffee can bring happiness any day. Here, at the Grand Hôtel we serve everything from the Cadier bar's well-known Afternoon Tea with scones and small pastries to the Grand Café's variations of coffee and Italian soft ice cream. But Stockholm offers more than that - something for everyone. Here we list a selection of our favourites, all worth a visit in themselves.
This autumn, Grand Hôtel is launching an exciting new endeavour, with two of Sweden’s most renowned bartenders presenting a cocktail menu they co-developed for the Cadier Bar.
The Grand Group AB is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hotel Drottning Kristina, a move that further strengthens the group’s position as leader in the luxury hospitality segment in Stockholm. The Grand Group, which runs the Grand Hôtel Stockholm and Lydmar Hotel, will take over Hotel Drottning Kristina’s operations from October 1, 2018.
Grand Hôtel is pleased to present new bathroom amenities from the Italian brand Bottega Veneta, renowned for fine craftsmanship in exclusive leather products. Inspired by art and nature, the hotel’s new Eau Légère scented products exude tones of citrus, bergamot, patchouli and oak moss. All guest room bathrooms at the hotel will be stocked with these exclusive toiletries in mid-May.
This year, Japan and Sweden celebrate 150 years of diplomatic ties. In conjunction with the celebrations, the Palace Hotel Tokyo has invited the Grand Hôtel’s executive chef, Gabriel Ask, to make a week-long guest chef performance with a Swedish touch. From April 20-27, Gabriel and his team will take over the Grand Kitchen restaurant at the Palace Hotel Tokyo.
In spring 2018, two of Grand Hôtel’s signature suites will undergo a complete redesign. For the job, the hotel has selected Swedish-born Martin Brudnizki, a world-renowned, award-winning interior architect who is based in London and New York. The renovation of the suites marks Brudnizki’s first project in Sweden.