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Reviews of Hotel Rival 4 stars

Mariatorget 3, Södermalm, 118 91 Stockholm, Sweden

#3 of 194 hotels in Stockholm

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 415 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    9.0
    Super cool and amazing location ! Great breakfast !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A full length mirror in the rooms would be great !

    This hotel is its own little world and it’s so good ! The breakfast is amazing :) love all the quirks ! Location is perfect too !

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Our room was very comfortable and the bathroom was modern and well appointed . Wonderful breakfast! The staff were very helpful and welcoming. I would return.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    10
    It was the last nights of our vacation so it was a fitting end.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cant think of anything

    The location was great, walked everywhere. Liked the area being quiet and accessible to restaurants and attractions. Staff went beyond to be helpful. Breakfast was very good. Hotel was well kept and clean. Wish we could have stayed longer.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    10
    Very nice place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to complain about. Recommended !

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front desk staff were Amazing!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    10
    Perfect girls weekend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the front desk staff were accommodating and welcoming and my room was ready early upon arrival from NY

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Amazing Hotel …We will always stay at Rival when in Stockholm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Loved everything about this property. Comfy bed and pillows. Breakfast buffet was amazing. Staff are exceptional !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent choice for public transport to visit Stockholm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast service disappointing Tables not always cleaned The staff should inform clients that the breakfast buffet will be cleared some minutes before the end of service. I have never experienced staff clearing the buffet without asking if we wish something before they close. Wifi connection poor in room

    The location and the room sevice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Greeted by friendly efficient staff on arrival. Helpful advice given. Beautiful balcony room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Came for the weekend to see Taylor swift, has a lovely stay everyone extremely friendly, the hotel is in a lovely area l
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because of the weekend we went was quite expensive but actually well worth the money spent even though it is normally less expensive

    Great breakfast, friendly staff and great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place to stay while exploring Stockholm
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gorgeous decor and furnishings, everything you need at your fingertips, close to public transport, very helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    hotel unique thanks to the art
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    beautiful pieces of art, including the carpet, attention to details, great and varied breakfast, especially the ginger, apple shot, impeccable service, my best in Sweden!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel with that little extra something in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only minus was that the service at breakfast for ordering coffee etc did not run that smoothly but this did not take away from the experience and the breakfast was really good.

    We loved the comfort of the room and the little details like music and a movie selection. My child loved the teddy bear and the complimentary cookies and made me swear we stay at Rival on all of our visits to Stockholm. I personally thought the combination of a great location, comfortable rooms and just a little extra personality was just perfect.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    This is a great hotel in a perfect location for enjoying Stockholm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The chairs were not comfortable.

    Breakfast was great. The staff was very helpful and cheerful. The cleaning and turn-down staff did a fantastic job.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff are particularly kind and helpful, and the breakfasts are INCREDIBLE! Will definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Probably the best hotel on Södermalm
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Second time I stayed here, although only for one night. The location on Södermalm is superb, next to many restaurants and the metro. The room met all expectations and the staff was great. They commented on my last review when I checked-out to make sure that my minor concerns at that time had been addressed. The breakfast was excellent! I have stayed in many hotels in Stockholm and this is one of the top-three.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Amazing service and style
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was fantastic. Super comfortable and clean. The shower was the best inhad ever been in. The staff at the front counter went above and beyond. Helpful with directions and great suggestions.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hotel, great staff, wonderfull breakfast. See you next time! Tack!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Great for mixing business with fun
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Minibar pricing is ridiculous. Hotel parking always full.

    Great location. Bar and restaurant areas are superb.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Amazing stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff, delicious breakfast with extra free-of-charge add ons, very clean hotel with comfortable beds. In general we had an amazing experience, great value-for-money!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Fantastically comfortable and relaxing visit to a friendly hotel with unique personality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Not exactly 'not liking' but just a suggestion that some upgrading of some bathroom elements (the 'rain shower' part of our shower didn't work) might be a plan at some point. And also the media stations - though pleasantly nostalgic with DVDs and CDs etc - could perhaps be modernised. Just a thought rather than a criticism. I loved our room.

    I think one of the major highlights of our stay was the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff - at reception, in the bar and the restaurant. The breakfasts were wonderful, super-healthy and delicious and really set us up for the day. We loved the complimentary tea/coffee/ice/fruit station on the 4th floor - that really added a 'homely feel'. Very welcoming and - so - relaxing. We also appreciated the gentle politeness of various notices inviting people to observe house rules - rather than the 'Guests must not...' vibe that is so common these days... at least in the UK...A small touch but it didn't go unnoticed. If I'm ever in Stockholm again - which I hope I will be - I'll definitely be back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, comfy hotel and conveniently located.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room temperature was quite warm - couldn't find the thermostat - but then again, we never asked - so only ourselves to blame 🤷‍♀️

    Really easy to get to from the airport- nearest station - 'Mariatorget' literally a 5 min walk to /from hotel. Staff were incredibly friendly - knowledgeable, polite and helpful. Loved the 'Help Yourself' tea & coffee station at the end of our room corridor on the 4th floor - proper coffee machine, selection of teas, (including English Breakfast), fresh milk and biscuits. There was also an ice machine. Mini fridge in bedroom. Quirky decor, cosy bedroom - underfloor heating in bathroom so shower floor dried up in minutes. Molton Brown toiletries was the icing on the cake 👍

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    really loved staying here, will be back
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    breakfast was a bit basic

    staff super friendly, room full of great little touches

    Stayed in March 2024

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