Nothing!

The location and the atmosphere, very welcoming!

Stayed in September 2025

Excellent breakfast, included in the price. Good location near bars and restaurants and public transport. Pleasant surroundings with a small park outside. Friendly and helpful staff who all spoke perfect english.

Stayed in September 2025

Reception staff were excellent, very welcoming and helpful. Very comfortable hotel in lovely location, short walk from the old town.Super restaurants close by, Bistrot Sud was very good.

Stayed in September 2025

Checking out.

Everything! It all started with Joel who not only was professional, he was courteous and welcoming. He helped us plan our activities, modes of transportation and restaurants. We wanted to upgrade to a balcony and Joel was able to make that work! The view was exceptional. Breakfast was delicious and the staff was friendly and efficient.

Stayed in September 2025

It’s hard to pick just one area of excellence- the employees were incredibly thoughtful. The interior decor was elegant and comfortable and the breakfast was top notch. Hotel Rival is a world class hotel!

Stayed in September 2025

Great location in Södermalm district. Amazing breakfasts. Downstairs bar and bistro were good and convenient. I’d stay again!

Stayed in August 2025

Everything was great, felt like a second home Especially it was great with long breakfast hours (until 12) and check out until then. All hotels should be like this, nothing worse than to be forced up at 8am to squeeze in showers and breakfast before 10 Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed in July 2025

Great room -- size, materials, design, construction Great location -- off a main street and so relatively quiet, adjoining a wonderful park, close to bus and subway stops Great staff -- friendly, attentive, kind Good breakfast

Stayed in July 2025

Breakfast was quite heavy

Michele and staff was delightful

Stayed in August 2025

Location, atmosphere and breakfast.

Stayed in August 2025

Very friendly and serviceminded staff

Stayed in August 2025

As above

Everything especially coffee station on floor , friendly staff and amazing beeakgast

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing..just be aware though if your timed card runs out you will not be able to use the lift. So make sure your luggage is downstairs before that time or you will have to struggle down the lovely spiral staircase.

Everything. We love it here and the staff are amazing. A special thanks to Michelle. The rooms are comfortable and the beds, just slumber, the shower and bath perfect and constant hot water. Just be aware there is no kettle in the room but on floor 4 there is a coffee machine,tea and biscuits and a fruit bowl too, available throughout the night. You can drink the water straight from the tap. There is so much choice for breakfast and the food is beautiful. You just want to eat everything. You're not too far from the underground or you can use the no 57 Bus (SL) t's so easy. We love Södermalm and will be returning again soon. Rival is our choice of hotel and the welcome we get is so warm from all of the staff. It's a great privilege for us and your score ratings just don't reach quite how we feel

Stayed in August 2025

The location was peaceful but very close to the metro for getting closer into the city. However exploring Sodermalm was also fun and there are lovely places to eat nearby and interesting shops. The staff were very helpful in giving us tips for the boat trips we did.

Stayed in August 2025

Lovely ambience, superb location on beautiful square. Staff super helpful and efficient. Clean, comfortable and quiet room

Stayed in August 2025

Breakfast and friendly reception

Stayed in August 2025

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The hotel is ideally located in the lively Sodermalm district. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The room was very pleasant and spacious. The breakfast was excellent, served from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! I 100% recommend this hotel, which has a real soul, being located in a former theater. Owned by a former member of the ABBA music group.

Stayed in August 2025

Too expensive for a standard room Small room, and tiny bathroom. The sink was so small that the tap splashed water everywhere. I was lucky to get a balcony, but not many standard rooms have one. The carpets were filthy, and the tables on the restaurant balcony need to be changed

The staff at the reception and in the breakfast room was great. The breakfast until 12pm The DVDs in the room The coffee/tea and fruit available 24 hours The balcony

Stayed in July 2025

Location, staff, cleanness, details in room ( toiletries, soaps, bedding, mini bar). The breakfast at least in summer is until 12 noon!!

Stayed in August 2025

I liked everything.

Location Service Breakfast

Stayed in July 2025

Me and my husband had an amazing stay in this hotel. The best and most friendly emloyees we ever had in a hotel. Michèle recommended us the best restaurants in town and did the reservation and gave other helpful advives. Beautiful room with balcony and outstanding breakfast until 12 AM. Many thanks to the whole team to make our stay in Stockholm so beautiful!

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Everthing!

Stayed in July 2025

Location, breakfast, quite rooms

Stayed in July 2025

Clean, comfortable, well appointed.

Stayed in July 2025