Deco emporium revival
A vibrant Roaring Twenties energy fills the lobby, where blown glass chandeliers, curved railings, and plush velvet seating set a theatrical tone.
What it’s good at
Notable
Blown glass pendant chandeliers, custom geometric wallpaper, and velvet Beetle chairs in a 1920s Art Deco palette.
Notable
The landmark 1916 PUB department store building where Greta Garbo clerked before embarking on her Hollywood career.
Listed
Americain cocktail lounge and Gretas cafe offer open counter seating with views onto lively Hötorget square.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The hotel looks onto the bustling fruit and flower stalls of Hötorget square, directly opposite the blue facade of Konserthuset.
The rooms
Rooms feature custom geometric wallpaper, rose gold hardware, and marble counters, with illuminated vanity tables adding vintage dressing-room flair.
The gym
The third-floor fitness centre sits under a glass skylight, lined with cardio machines and botanical palm wallpaper.
Bar
Americain
Americain mixes signature cocktails around a long brass communal counter set against patterned geometric floor tiles.
At the table
Gretas serves pastries and champagne under pink-striped ceilings, with wicker armchairs set around marble tables.
How it began

The building opened in 1916 as the grand PUB department store, where Greta Garbo clerked in the hat department before Hollywood.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.