This is not an awful hotel, but it isn't fantastic either. We had just come from Finland, where we…read morestayed at another (newer) Scandic property, and the comparison made the Foresta suffer. Pros: Amazing view. The hotel is on an ~100 ft cliff, overlooking a bridge to the main Stockholm area. Scandinavian design furnishings, including iconic lights from two Swedish designers. Nearby transit points. The nearest light rail is down a switchback path to the bottom of the cliff, or a bus stop at the front of the hotel. Nearby grocery store. There is a Coop just a couple blocks down the road, so if you just want to grab something simple for dinner you can be in and out quickly. Breakfast is free and has okay variety. There are bikes to borrow for free. We walked or used public transit for the whole trip, but the bikes were sitting right outside the entrance. Cons: The staff is nice, but are understaffed and somewhat lazy. We had some issues with dropping off luggage in the morning because there was only one person on duty and he could only buzz the luggage door open (which meant we needed to run from the front desk to the baggage room). We then had issues picking up our luggage in the afternoon because none of the 3 people at the front desk wanted to leave the front desk, forcing us to run again. The floors are engineered wood instead of being actual wood. There were some maintenance issues in the bathroom. The grout was moldy, there was no conditioner (though there was a place for the conditioner bottle), and part of the shower fixture came apart. None of these were a huge deal, but I was expecting better after the previous Scandic property. Likely due to the relatively high vacancy while we were there, the breakfast food was not as fresh as I would have liked. The first day, the bread was somewhat stale, the crepes tasted reheated, and the grapes needed to be washed. This was better on the other two days we ate at the hotel.

No issue with the food which was perfectly fine. Salmon. What we did have issue with was the long…read morewait at the desk to get attention and then being shown to the very worst table on the porch. We meekly obeyed and only then wondered why we weren't offered a table by the window where there were great views of the garden and water. Another couple were shown (by another host) to a fine table. In fact they were give a choice of tables. Fine lunch, insensitive service.

Went there for a late lunch. Pretty much the same experience as everyone else (nice view, very…read morefriendly waitress, the rest didn't impress). Still, we ordered the burger, and it was really good & perfectly cooked. We sat in the solarium area, which smelled a bit...off? Like wet dog, who had farted a little while below. Stood in the lobby for a few minutes, while we were ignored. Asked if the restaurant was open, we were told "yes". And then ignored. Perhaps the waiter was saving his words. Or the bun he was sporting weighed too much. Anyway, our waitress was delightful, & a sweetheart. Because of her & the burger, it gets three stars. Consider other options...

The rooms were very tiny. Ours had two twin beds and only about a foot of space around the beds. No…read moreair conditioner. No min fridge. No mini fridge bar. No phone. Light on towels. No shampoos and soaps. Normally I'd go on a florid rant about this but my fellow travelers (not meant to denote that they are communists) say this is common for European Hotels. The lobby was so minuscule that the line of guests spilled out onto the street, and the lobby mini mart was wanting. We had dinner at the hotel and it was fine. A somewhat austere selection though, we had the chicken, which had herbs generously applied and added to the flavor. It was OK. The accompanying sauce was very helpful, it had lemony and mustardy components. Sans sauce, the chicken was a 2, and with it, a 3. The rice was a disaster. Not fluffed in the slightest, nor butter or oil used to help, it was one big clump, arduously chopped into a handful of clumps. Application of the chicken gravy helped. They had 4 different breads laid out. Each thoughtfully wrapped In cloth to permit germ free cutting. Tried each and they were good.

This is a lovely hotel! breakfast, dinner and afternoon snacks are included and the quality of the…read moremeals is great. I'm gluten and lactose intolerant but I was never hungry while staying here. They do a small but very good buffet that will suit everyone's needs. I was honestly impressed by the quality of the food and I could hear other guests making comments about it as well. When arriving the hostess that welcomed us wasn't very friendly the other staff was great and very helpfull. The rooms are spacious and clean. The location is also pretty good, not right in the center but with everything within walking distance. I would, no doubt, book this hotel again next time I visit Stockholm!

Let me start by saying here that it is really 3.5 stars rating. I am just trying to be a bit more…read moregenerous. Service is shining @Miss Clara. Had few pre arrival emails and communication that were helpful. More emails during my 2 night stay in early October. Front desk staff and all personnel were friendly, cheerful and competent. Location was quite convenient too. Common areas and bar/restaurant are also nice and tasteful. Had drink and appetizers in the bar, and enjoyed it. So, all in all, pleasant boutique hotel. Now to few negatives. No free breakfast as Platinum Marriott Bonvoy amenity, only small discount. The rate was slightly high, but both of those thins are rather minor. The main issue here is a room itself. I didn't care much for decor, bit it is subjective of course. I couldn't get Platinum upgrade and ended up in their standard double room. It was simply too small even for "one of me", and not too well designed to move around. Felt a bit claustrophobic. Please don't tell me that I should expect very small rooms all over large European metropolis, it is simply not true. I travel enough on business and pleasure to know, and stay in many European cities. It was unusually small, that is all. Still, would recommend Miss Clara. If you are sensitive to a room size, pay up for a larger room then, I guess...)))

Very nice hotel in a great part of Stockholm. One block away from the subway and a reasonable walk…read moreto Gamla Stan. Plenty of retail stores, bars and restaurants nearby. Comfortable bed and nice bathroom. My room was a bit noisy from the traffic from the street below. The employees spoke excellent English and were very helpful.

This hotel is very well run and offers everything a traveler needs. Most important is location,…read morewhich is convenient and right in the middle of many interesting things, such as a park, the palace, etc. so pleasant to walk around. The rooms are clean, well-appointed and have comfortable beds. We got a good night's sleep every night of our stay. The breakfast, included in the price, was fantastic. It offered everything one could think of to start your day out right. Our favorite was the Gold Bar with a very charming Irish bartender. Great drinks and atmosphere. The bartender makes you feel right at home. I think anyone would enjoy this lovely hotel and I recommend it without hesitation.

Lovely hotel. Great location in the middle of everything. Staff were friendly and the breakfast…read moreincluded in our rate was excellent. The only snafu was a bumpy check-in, where the really sweet front desk agent who checked us in apparently didn't check us all the way in. Seriously how does that happen? We signed, we put up the credit card for incidentals, we got keys, the tv had my name on it to welcome us and we spent the 1st night in the room with nothing seeming amiss, and upon disclosing our name and room number we were welcomed to the breakfast that next morning. But then that day we got a no-show charge via email and worried housekeeping would pack up our belongings with the room showing as unoccupied in their system, so upon our return from that day's interrupted activities we had to sort it out. They checked us in (again) but this time for realsies and they said the no-show charge was the same as the room charge so our 4-night stay became officially a 3-night stay. I'm still not sure if the rate stayed the same but it all seemed more or less fixed at the time... but now Marriott Bonvoy isn't giving me credit for the room night and the points so I'm still dealing with it weeks later which is crazy because we were there. So annoying. But the hotel really was nice. The room was spacious, the lounge was beautiful with an enormous multistory chandelier and the breakfast really was epic. Lots to see via short walks, meals, destinations and transit access in every direction. Nice place.

Downtown Camper Scandic has a great central location. Right across from a mall area with food…read moreoptions and near the train station. It is an interesting concept- adults camping. FYI-Not for kids. There are 'camp' Excursions offered -some free- 7 am yoga, but most with a fee. -The Nest-rooftop bar has great views, drinks. Avg price $16-18. -roof top pool/sauna looks amazing however is not easily accessible to hotel guests which was very disappointing. Again- not for kids. You must signup for scheduled 2 hour use at cost of $35.00. They offer 'Free' sessions for hotel guests- only M,Th at 8 pm for 30 min regimented meditation sessions for which you must sign up at the desk. 5 mins at the end is allowed for unstructured enjoyment in pool and again children are excluded. Similarly there is a central net area in the lobby, however it seemed to be more for looks than use as it was usually blocked from use. The rooms are good, the bunk area is interesting but I agree with the reviewer who thought a table in the window area would have been a better use of space.

I've been to Stockholm 4 years in a row now and have never experienced discrimination until I…read morearrived at this hotel. I came in with my non-Asian coworker and he was helped at the desk while I waited right behind him. There were 3 employees at the front desk. An Italian family came up after me and they were waved over to be helped. I thought maybe the staff just didn't see me but then it happened again. Another European lady walks up and is waved over to be helped. I stepped up and asked why everyone is cutting me off in line and that's when the front desk said "oh sorry about that." After 18 hours of travel, this was a horrible way to start the week. I had a few coworkers staying at the hobo across the street and everytime I walked in to meet up with them, I was greeted by staff. I stayed there last year as well and didn't experience anything discriminatory. I assumed the Downtown Camper would be better since they have a few more amenities in the room such an iron and kettle but this was not worth it. Being treated like you are invisible ruins the entire experience. On top of that, it makes me look at Sweden in a different light. Right outside the hotel there was a group of men that proceeded to yell things like "ni hao Ching Chang Chong!" I expected more from a place/staff that is supposed to be hospitable and welcoming. While we cannot control what happens outside of the hotel, it would have been nice to feel safer in your hotel and free from judgement just because we don't look the same.

Great location, good food and shopping nearby. Easy to catch local transport. And very affordableread more

This was a really great place to stay. We stayed here due to its proximity to the ferry terminals…read morewhich is a 5 minute walk. We stayed for just one night before our ferry over to St. Petersburg to catch the World Cup. This facility was immaculately clean and the apartment was a perfect size (1 bed room, livingroom/kitchen combo). Check-in was a breeze and staff were warm and welcoming. Amenities were fantastic which included an amazing buffet breakfast and a washers and dryers on every floor - which itself was an awesome feature. The front desk sells small laundry detergent. There is also an adjoining grocery store to the building which again was such an attractive feature. The T is a 5 minute walk to Gärdet station and is a 7 minute ride to Central Station. There is a beautiful park across the street with volley ball set ups and a neat by pool. The apartments are situated in a quiet lovely neighborhood with a few local bistros. My only issue, and a small one, was the lack of air conditioning. Staying in July, temp was 85 degrees F which left the apartment very warm and stuffy even with all the windows open. Regardless, I would easily choose to stay here again.