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Hotel Rival vs Hotel Diplomat

Both Hotel Rival and Hotel Diplomat are recommended by writers. Overall, Hotel Rival is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Diplomat. Hotel Rival comes in at 92 with positive reviews from 10 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Michelin Guide.

Hotel Rival
Hotel Rival
9 / 10
Mariatorget 3, Box 17525, Stockholm 11891, Sweden
From $146 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Warm, stylish hotel... in a charming neighbourhood."
Concierge Concierge
"All is properly Swedish-modern, with pine-green, raspberry, or oatmeal floor-length velvet drapes, wood floors with thick rugs, pale birch, and the odd piece by Scand stars."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Owned by former ABBA-member Benny Andersson, the boutique Hotel Rival is located in a residential neighborhood, overlooking a small park." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Owned by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and overlooking leafy Mariatorget, this ravishing design hotel is a chic retro gem." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Adjoining the Mariatorget Square, Hotel Rival is designed as a 1930s Art Deco cinema... Old Town is just a five minute walk away." Full review
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Hotel Diplomat
Hotel Diplomat
8 / 10
Strandvagen 7C, Box 14059, Stockholm 114 56, Sweden
From $170 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Attractive 1911 art nouveau building blending early 20C charm with contemporary furnishings and facilities."
Concierge Concierge
"Family-owned and has a prime waterfront location on this very desirable street... the Diplomat is hip and modern."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Within easy walking distance of Djurgården, this elegant hotel is less flashy than most in its price range, but it's chic with subtle, tasteful designs and has an efficient staff." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This Art Nouveau hotel, dating from 1911, has rooms in many different styles, all luxurious and some with excellent harbour views." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Hotel Diplomat is located on the grand boulevard Strandvagen, overlooking the cityscape and the harbor." Full review
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