Malmo, SwedenGamla Vaster
MJ's
Maximalist cocktail clubhouse
Gamla Vaster Malmo, Sweden
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
ESS GroupMaximalist cocktail clubhouse
Guests check in right at the front cocktail bar, setting the pace for a playful, late-night social club.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A centrally located hotel, just off the main square, with a relaxed and peaceful air. Stylish, well-proportioned bedrooms have luxurious touches.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Cobbled lanes and pastel townhouses fill Gamla Vaster, with the crowded dining terraces of Lilla Torg just steps away.
The rooms
Rooms come in rich pink and green tones, finished with velvet seating and gold bathroom fixtures.
The spa & gym
MJ'S Restaurant
Tables sit under white umbrellas beneath the glass atrium dome, where the kitchen turns out Mediterranean sharing plates.
At the table
Bartenders shake cocktails along the illuminated fluted brass counter, backed by mirrored liquor shelves and rows of upholstered stools.
How it began
The ESS Group bought the former Hotel Master Johan in 2016, swapping its bright corporate lobby for a moody cocktail lounge.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.