Grand Hotel Opera
The 200-room Grand Hotel Opera is new in town but already making a name for itself. Located in central Gothenburg, the hotel has eight room categories, from standard single to grand deluxe suite. Basic rooms have 32-inch plasma TVs, free Internet and beverage-making facilities. The deluxe rooms offer safes, irons and even a Jacuzzi in some rooms. The superb restaurant serves a buffet breakfast with many Swedish favorites, as well as a la carte lunch and dinner. Don't miss the well-equipped weight room or the pool with sauna, steam room and footbath--perfect after a day hiking one of Gothenburg's forests.
Grand Hotel Opera
Nils Ericsonsgatan 23
Box 11260, SE-404 26
Göteborg
011 (+46) 0 31 805 080
www.grandhotelopera.se
Elite Plaza Hotel
This luxury five-star hotel is in an incredible 110-year-old building that still has all of its original features but is modern nonetheless. The Elite Plaza Hotel's 130 rooms are decorated in modern or classic design, with mini-bar, cable TV, wireless Internet and even a complimentary morning newspaper. Located in downtown with shops and restaurants all around, the hotel is also close to trains, buses and the ferry. This makes it easy to reach hiking trails, the Botanical Garden or one of the Western Archipelago islands.
Elite Plaza Hotel
Västra Hamngatan 3
Box 11065
404 22 Gothenburg
011 (+46) 0 31--720 40 00
www.elite.se
Hotel Royal
The oldest hotel in Gothenburg, Hotel Royal has old-world charm but thoroughly modern service. Its 82 rooms have hardwood floors, Swedish decor, cable TV, Internet and writing desk. With single, double and even turret rooms, all with comfortable DUX beds, as well as an entirely smoke-free hotel, the Hotel Royal should satisfy. Right across the street from one of the city's favorite parks, you'll also get views of the river from many of the rooms. For the really energetic, there's even a large gym nearby where you can have a swim, a sauna or a massage.
Hotel Royal
Drottninggatan 67
411 07 Göteborg (Gothenburg)
011 (+46) 0 31 700 11 70
www.hotel-royal.com
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