Evaluate: Hotel J, Nacka Strand, Stockholm, Sweden

Should you’re seeking to mix Swedish maritime attraction with trendy luxuries, look no additional than Hotel J in Nacka Strand. With its prime location overlooking the picturesque Djurgården island, the red-bricked resort is someplace to get pleasure from life at a better tempo – even by Swedish requirements – away from the hustle and bustle of Stockholm’s metropolis centre.

The welcome

We arrived after having fun with a two-hour kayaking expertise close by, able to relaxation a bit earlier than dinner. Reception is only a quick stroll away from the primary entrance to the resort grounds – our arrival was processed shortly and effectively, and we got keys to adjoining rooms on the higher flooring of a neighbouring constructing.

The room

Hotel J has undergone a renovation and the rooms are massive and vibrant, with a Scandi nautical inside fashion.

Mushy whites and muted tones are mixed with heat wooden and textured materials that give a way of cosiness to the house.

A snug mattress, cosy seating, loads of hanging house, a full-length mirror, a Nespresso machine and an space to work are simply a few of the elements that make the room an easy place to unwind and loosen up.

Our rooms even had their very own balconies overlooking the resort grounds and the archipelago past.

The toilet

The toilet has floor-to-ceiling white tiles, a glass-screened bathe and a pedestal basin with a wooden-framed mirror above.

Provided toiletries are from Swedish model Byredo’s Bal d’Afrique vary.

The services

A superb buffet breakfast is accessible on the resort’s outdated romantic Būrgervilla by the waterfront, a fantastic constructing with an ornamental façade and elaborate rooflines.

It’s a complete unfold of recent breads, pastries, yoghurts, meats, cheese, cooked choices and a myriad of various juices.

Simply 300 metres from the primary website of the resort is Restaurant J, having fun with a waterfront location and serving Scandinavian delicacies with some worldwide components, so anticipate dishes comparable to rökta räkor (smoked shrimps with aioli and toast) and Swedish entrecote.

There are literally quite a few eating places on this stretch of the waterfront and we opted for the favourably-reviewed Rimlay Thaikök a bit additional alongside. It’s a no-frills Thai restaurant serving takeaways and with some restricted house to dine inside. The meals there was glorious and distinctive worth.

There’s paid parking on website on the resort, though this may be busy at peak occasions.

The situation

The as soon as industrial space of Nacka Strand is immediately a scenic waterfront, usually likened to Newport, Rhode Island. Situated within the Nacka Municipality, only a 15-minute drive from central Stockholm (permit a bit longer in occasions of peak site visitors), this vibrant hub overlooks the Baltic Sea and is a sought-after location for locals in search of trendy residential comforts in addition to guests, with glorious entry to nature and water-based actions. It is usually straightforward to entry the ferry and bus that takes you to the town centre.

The realm is residence to Hotel J, after all, but in addition quite a lot of upscale flats, places of work, eating places and a well-known 18m-high sculpture by Carl Milles; “God, Our Father, on the Rainbow” depicts God standing on a rainbow, with one arm raised in a blessing gesture and the opposite pointing in direction of the earth.

Different good touches

A welcome observe and complimentary juices greeted us in our room.

The fee

Customary rooms on the resort, with a balcony and think about, begin from 1,182 SEK (roughly $110) per night time, together with taxes and charges.

The Signature Seaview Suite begins from 2,967 SEK (roughly $190) per night time, together with taxes and charges.

The very best bit

The very best factor a few keep at Hotel J is the breathtaking view of the Stockholm Archipelago and the stunning tranquillity of the waterfront given its proximity to central Stockholm. Having our personal balcony to benefit from the Scandinavian charms of this stunning setting got here as an added bonus.

The ultimate verdict

Hotel J enjoys a captivating waterfront location that’s so peaceable and calming, that you would be able to’t assist however really feel relaxed from the second you arrive. The rooms have a sublime simplicity that creates an inviting ambiance, with views of the Stockholm Archipelago serving as the right of completion.

Disclosure: Our keep was sponsored by Hotel J and our journey was kindly supported by Go to Stockholm.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxurious Journey Weblog and has labored within the journey business for greater than 30 years. He’s Winner of the Improvements in Journey ‘Finest Journey Influencer’ Award from WIRED journal. Along with different awards, the weblog has additionally been voted “one of many world’s finest journey blogs” and “finest for luxurious” by The Telegraph.