I have very mixed feelings about this resort. The location is spectacular, rooms are nice, and…read morehotel décor is gorgeous. However, service is incredibly disinterested and slow, and food is average and overpriced. I would just expect much better service from a place at this price point and location!

Planning a wedding or other big social event? Villa Soludden might be able to help you. My sister…read morehad her wedding reception here and it was AMAZING. The buses took us all over without any problem. The ride in is through the Swedish countryside, with constant reminders of the shore nearby. There are a number of rooms available at the villa for those spending the night, but this is not a large hotel so space may be limited depending on your venue. The rooms are cozy but very nice, keeping with Swedish simplicity and functionality. The outside deck was a perfect size to watch the sunset with family, friends, drinks and a late night coffee. The deck puts right into the water (no railings) so watch your step unless you plan on going in. If you do, the sauna is nearby. I did not use these myself but reports indicated they had been exceptional. It is not one big room but a number of smaller private areas to relax. The Dinning area was substantial but all of the charming characteristics of the space had been maintained. This was by no means a big cold boxy US hotel ball room. -gag- The Villa staff was on top of everything. Food came out hot and on schedule. It was amazing. I really wish I had taken photos but I was getting to know my new family and truly enjoying myself. Now I believe that any good wedding venue or other large event depends on both the venue staff as much as the clients planning. This event was magnificently orchestrated without excessive fuss. The Swedes are a reserved but charming people and it really came through. Us Americans have no shame when it comes to breaking the ice and getting things going. So these two qualities and many more meshed well and resulted in a great time. This makes it difficult to distinguish between the Villa and the wedding party. After the meal we headed down to the dance floor to enjoy the booming sounds from a band that was bought in for this event. They did an amazing job and people danced until the plug was pulled. We made our way out to a cab that had been called in and headed back to Stockholm. The drive was about 30 minutes and about 60 Dollars I believe. Swedish premium cabs are BMW's. So pretty good. Those that spent the night had a nice morning. With a bit of swimming, Bloody Mary's and of course the saunas. Breakfast is in there someplace. Highly recommended for a special event. Villa Soludden helped facilitate a wonderful event.

From the owner: Villa Soludden ligger i underbart västerläge, med sjötomt och fri utsikt över fjärden. Ska ni fatta…read morestora beslut är det här en omgivning som ger energi och nya idéer.

Surprised the rating sits this high; one wonders if the reviewers ever actually dined here. Service…read moreis anything but prompt--after twenty-two minutes without attention, I resorted to the bar just to get a drink. No service ware was set at the table, despite several open seats nearby, and I wasn't alone in my frustration; other guests wore the same look of quiet dissatisfaction. The room itself is snug but tidy, a modest setting that could have worked with better execution. Proximity to the airport is a quick shuttle away: TBD if prompts at 5am. I'll adjust my impression after the night's sleep, as the lodging deserves its own judgment. As for the food, when it finally arrived, it was--ironically--the evening's saving grace: flavorful, well-prepared, and far more deserving of praise than the service that delivered it.

In February - I received some scary news - I needed immediate surgery to prevent paralysis - as a…read moreresult - I have had to cancel my trip to Europe. I madd a reservation at this hotel - but now has to cancel. Hotel is charging me a couple of hundred dollars for the room. I have sent for emails to the hotel and left 3 voice mails to cancel. No response. And I reach out to corporate - same issue. I do not plan to EVER stay at a Radisson in the future. DO BETTER!!

What a scam. Do not book if you are a foreigner. Lies lies…read morelies and total jerks. We book online - a double room. Get there - they see 2 of us and refuse to allow us in without an additional 200 kr. We show them the website- show them on phone nowhere to click " 2 people" and that we booked a " double room". Aka 2 people. They tell us the beds and rooms do not accommodate 2 people and we need to pay even more to a 4 person family suite. We ask to speak to the manager . They refuse. We continue to ask to explanation and take out card as it appears there is no way around this madness. and the woman behind the desk starts snapping and raising their voice at us that we are " screaming " at her and she will refuse to allow us in hotel. She walks away and so does the several other people checking people in. We are left standing there mystified. No manager appears . There is one woman at the counter left and we ask her what the hell just happened and told her we were clearly not shouting. She checks us in . We get to the clearly for 2 people room- large bed- 2 wine glasses- 2 water glasses- 2 cups for coffee- 2 identical sets of towels. What a total scam to milk people out of money by demanding last min fees. We will not be staying at Clarion properties again and will use the Raddison next time.

This place is so so super convenient in all ways!! I had an early morning flight, my first time…read moreleaving from this airport and the weather was snowy- decided my best bet was to stay close to the airport the night before my flight. This hotel is attached to the airport so you never have to venture outside into the cold and snow. Their breakfast starts at 4am - for those of us that have a super early flight. This is the earliest breakfast start time I've ever experienced. And the free breakfast buffet was extensive - almost to the level of resort buffets. Check-in and checkout were super easy with the friendly people at the front desk However- I could not get the heating to work. It was pretty chilly in my room considering one wall was all glass overlooking the runway. (Absolutely no noises coming through the glass). Not much change in temperature after adjusting the thermostat, so I called the front desk and they offered a space heater. It took a bit of time, but the room warmed up to comfortable. Other than that hiccup, I would stay here again for all the benefits they offer.

Rest and fly was a brilliant idea. They charge by the hour and have facilities to shower and use…read morethe toilet. The rooms were small but quaint and had plenty odd room to rest and relax. My room had a bunk bed with a queen on the bottom and a double on the top. There were extra blankets and pillows. The shower and toilet were down the hall and very clean. You so have to use the squeegee and clear the water from the floor when you are finished. There is an outlet in the room to charge your electronics or hair styling product. If you book ahead of time you do not have to remove the dirty linens from your bed. I had a 12 hour layover and the cost was 800 krona which was about 400 cheaper than Clarion Hotel that is near by. The staff are super polite and are available 24/7

I arrived in Sweden at 7:00 pm at Sky City Arlanda airport Thursday evening and did not have a…read morehotel reservation. There are 3 hotels in the airport and the last one I checked with was the Rest and Fly. Unfortunately they were totally booked for the evening. I was so grateful to meet Linn (front desk hostess) who helped me navigate which hotels were close to the airport and would be in my price range. She went the extra mile to accommodate a weary traveler and directed me to the correct location to meet the free shuttle to take me to the hotel also. Thank you Linn for making me feel welcome in your country and getting a place to stay that evening. Keep up the great service and beautiful smile that makes the day for the people you meet even when they are not the guests of your hotel.

In my top two favorite restaurants in Sweden! We truly lucked out in coming to Grinda Island-- this…read morerestaurant wasn't a hard choice as it is the only sit-down place available. The yellow manor sits on a hill and welcomes guests to sit inside or on it's beautiful deck overlooking the lush field and water. I still think about the mouth watering fish stew. The sauce was phenomenal- so good it could be eaten on its own like a lobster bisque. The fish was of wide variety and of high quality. Everything was obviously local given its freshness. The portions were quite generous. We had three plates of food between four of us and were unable to finish. My only complaint relating to the food was that flies were constantly around our plates-- we had to cover the bowls with napkins to keep them out. The service was great-- our waiter was a former professional figure skater and talked at length about his travels in the States. He offered great recommendations for both food and more to do on the island. I can see myself coming to Grinda and even staying in the hotel, just so I can visit the restaurant once again. You won't be disappointed!

I came here for a day & overnight stay without really knowing what to expect…read more The island is beautiful, loads of great places to take a walk, have a picnic, a swim etc. I came here in May and found that the only place to get food was this hotel. The menu is mostly if not entirely seafood, which may not suit everyone.I had lunch and dinner here and stayed overnight in one of there rooms and had breakfast the next day. Lunch service is pretty slow, slow to get a seat, to order and to receive food. You need to wait to be seated, we stood waiting for 10minutes, 3 waiters standing right in front of us, we asked one for a seat and they told us another waiter would take care of us an to continue to wait. This was pretty frustrating as we were really hungry and the place was pretty quiet. The menu is very pricey, the cheapest starter for lunch was 165k and consisted of tiny portions of 3 different hake an 3 tiny potatoes. We asked for a white wine that was 390kr, the cheapest option and was told it wasn't available. The next wine costing 490kr, we decided to go with a cider instead. We were told we had to book Dinner and were given 2 times, 5:30 or 8:30. I've no idea why were given only 2 options as we spent a good hour hanging out in the lobby with a drink before dinner an there were plenty of tables! Dinner service was quick and tasty. I got the seafood casserole which was very good. And the chocolate mousse was delicious. The breakfast was a continental spread where you serve yourself, good options on food, nice warm croissants. I would have liked more options with the coffee, having only one type. I'm more of a cappuccino gal an there was no option for this. The overnight stay was really good. Our room was very nice, comfortable and clean. We got a room in one of there back cabin style houses which really made us feel like we were sleeping in the woods :-) Overall Grinda is a beautiful island to visit, I would recommend coming here, but if I was coming again I would pack a picnic and bring it with me. You'll pay a huge amount for lunch here otherwise. If your not interested in staying in a hotel, there are cabins you can rent on the island also. The hotel is more suited for a couple looking for a luxury night break. I would defiantly stop here if I was sailing from island to island :) Overall I wouldn't return here to stay as found it to be too expensive. -1 for service and for expense, it really feels like they are taking advantage of being the only restaurant here.

The lunch menu varies with daily courses and the taste is wonderful. Looking forward to future…read morevisits

The Connect Hotel is a utilitarian hotel near the airport that offers a free shuttle bus (every 30…read moreminutes from about 4:00am to midnight) to and from Arlanda. For those who book cheap fares with long layovers like we did, Connect Hotel is perfect. There is nothing fancy here but it is quite nice. My traveling companion actually described it as "Ikea like." The hotel is clean, comfortable and quiet so we got a good night's rest before the last leg of our journey. There is a full bar in the evening -- which is great for a weary traveler. Their restaurant service exceeded expectations. You make your selections, pay at the bar and soon the food is delivered to your table in the commons area. You can eat it there or retreat to your room if you prefer. My traveling companion is vegan and though the menu did not offer vegan dishes per se, several items, including a hearty bulgar salad, were easily adapted to a vegan diet simply by omitting the cheese. I ordered a shrimp sandwich. The small shrimp (probably 36-40 size) were piled high on an open face sandwich dressed with mayo and garnished with a pickle and fresh veggies. Along with a side of fries it was a satisfying meal. Breakfast is served starting at 4:00am in the morning -- a definite plus for those with early flights. The breakfast buffet includes a selection of breads, cold meats and cheese, hard boiled eggs, yogurts, fruit, cereals, juices, coffee and tea. They also offer gluten free and lactose free options for those on special diets (which also worked well for my vegan companion). We ate our fill and caught the 7:00am bus to the airport, getting there with plenty of time to leisurely work our way through security and to our gate. So if you have an itinerary like ours, you'll find that the Connect Hotel should serve your needs well.

"Are we at IKEA?!" First words out of our mouth…read more AMBIANCE: ------------ The lobby is neat, clean, and well decorated. Definitely something out of an IKEA designers' collection. The staff welcomes you from behind the reception desk, which also operates as a bar! So of course we were immediately fond of this place. STAFF: ------- Staff is helpful and courteous, and can help you figure out the best way to visit neighboring areas. They were quick to help when I requested a bag of ice for my ankle (which has been slowly healing from a grade 3 sprain since May 15). Really appreciated their concern. ROOMS: --------- They are TINY! But they get the job done. The four of us shared between us a double bed and a bunk bed. The boys graciously took the bunk bed. :) The bathroom is even smaller. If you bend over while sitting on the toilet, you may bump your head on the sink counter. If you try to shower in the magical glass door compartment that has no tub but doesn't leak water, you may bang an elbow or knee. But nothing we can't deal with for such a good price! FOOD: ------- Basic complimentary breakfast of lunch meats, cucumber & tomato, cheese, bread, granola and yogurt, some fruits, and coffee. Lunch and dinner (and of course drinks) are available for separate purchase. LOCATION: ------------ Perfect if you need to stay close to the airport. Since we had only one night here for our layover on the way to Barcelona, this was the best location. It was only about a 15-20 minute Uber to downtown Stockholm. Transportation rocked. A designated bus picked us up at the airport, dropped us off at the hotel, and brought us back to the airport the next morning. Very convenient! TIP: This will do the job and fit your travel budget. DATE TIP: Not the most romantic rooms for a getaway. Would recommend looking elsewhere! :D