Vaxjo, Sweden
PM & Vänner
Gastronomic design house
Gastronomic design house
This property revolves entirely around regional food culture, holding two dining rooms, an artisan bakery, and a cavernous wine cellar.
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Jonas Lindvall shaped interiors with local Småland oak and Öland limestone.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A well-run, very stylish hotel with great facilities, including a bakery, a florist and a spa, as well as an appealing roof terrace.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Växjö station sits a short walk away, and the shops along Storgatan are just around the corner.
The rooms
Bedrooms have stark white walls and oiled oak floors, furnished with round-backed sofas and minimalist copper reading lamps.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor heated lap pool sits on the roof deck, flanked by wooden steps and glass balustrades.
The bath and sauna
A Japanese hot bath and wooden sauna share the rooftop deck, looking out across the town toward sunset.
At the table
The bistro serves Småland cooking across leather banquettes, opening onto a wide dining terrace shaded by umbrellas.
How it began
Founders Per Bengtsson and Monica Carlsson opened the restaurant in 1992, later gutting a downtown office block to create Scandinavia's first gastro-hotel.
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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.