Two hotel groups have announced their first hotels in Sweden.
The AC Hotel Stockholm Ulriksdal will be the first Swedish property for Marriott’s
design-led AC brand.
The
223-room property focuses on “harmonious
design and tailored style”. It is situated in Solna, an established business
park, home to both local and international companies just north of Stockholm
city centre.
The property has been designed by the Living Design studio which has
worked with the hotel group on other properties around the world, including the
Marriott Airport Geneva and Marriott Copenhagen.
“We’re
delighted to expand the AC Hotels EMEA portfolio to Sweden and invite
travellers to experience a destination that matches the brand’s passion for
clean and timeless design,” said Jenni Benzaquen, vice president, brand, EMEA,
Marriott International.
Meanwhile,
Hyatt has announced that Stockholm’s Hotell Reisen, currently undergoing
extensive refurbishment, is to become the group’s first property in the country.
The hotel is in the heart of Stockholm’s old town directly on the waterfront.
Hotell
Reisen will join eight European hotels under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
brand, including the Great Scotland Yard Hotel, Hôtel Martinez, Hôtel du
Louvre, Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest, Hotel SOFIA
Barcelona as well as Byblos Hotel and Grand Hansa Hotel, which are both
expected to open in 2022.
“At
Hyatt, we are focused on thoughtful growth based on locations that matter most
to our guests, World of Hyatt members and customers, and Stockholm has been a
priority market for some time,” said Peter Norman, senior vice president of
development Europe, Hyatt. “While Stockholm is known for its high barrier to
entry for global brands, the rich history and unique location in central
Stockholm make Hotell Reisen a perfect addition to The Unbound Collection by
Hyatt brand. This brand has seen great momentum across the region, as each
property celebrates their destination’s distinct culture and atmosphere, and we
look forward to expanding the brand’s footprint in the Nordics.”