Radisson Sas Scandinavia Gothenburg
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Sodra Hamngatan 59-65 Gothenburg, Västergotland, Swedish Lakeland, Sweden, 31-758-5000
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Finally, no more airplanes
We arrived in Gothenburg around 5 pm local time yesterday, and we're very thankful that part of the trip is over. Although Annie is now feeling better after being sick all week, Nick is still feeling the affects of the viral infection he picked up last Tuesday, and did not do well during the long plane rides. We are now in the Radisson SAS in downtown Gothenburg, and just finished our Sunday breakfast. Mom and Nick went back to bed for a quick nap, they haven't quite adjusted to the time chan...
Gothenburg, Swedish Lakeland, Sweden larzstarz
Seeing the town (a bit)
Nick still isn't feeling too well, but Mom and Annie got a chance to walk around town a bit. Here are a few of the pictures they took. The AC/DC crowd is out in full force, giving the town a bit of a festive atmosphere (in a black metal sort of way).
Afternoon update: Annie was getting hungry (of course, it was lunchtime), so we decided to get Nick out of bed and head out for some fresh air. We first took a stroll over to the marina area again to show Nick and Dad the big boats. Our ho...
Wet and Rainy with Penis envy...
We finally arrived after a brief delay due to our late arrival in Stockholm. A friendly Croatian fellow from Volvo who took us to the Radisson SAS hotel a nice 5 star establishment that Volvo was nice enough to put us up in for the evening greeted us at the airport. I'm usually big on trying to stay up when I arrive in Europe but both of us were just dead tired after the three flights and delays. We had left for the airport in Detroit around 11 AM nearly twenty hours earlier... Miss Ashley el...
Gothenburg, Sweden mjs81
Moving on to Gothenburg
We got up at 5.30am and had breakfast at the hotel, packed up our bags and walked to the central station to catch the train to Gothenburg. Waited until platform for train was posted and then waited at the platform. No info on where we had to be on the platform then a minute before it left the screens updated and Gothenburg wasn't on the part of the platform we were. Walked down and saw the front half of the train went to Gothenburg while the back half only went as far as Helsingborg. So, even...
Gothenburg, Swedish Lakeland, Sweden tyga
Historical Traveler Reviews of Radisson Sas Scandinavia Gothenburg
Loved it!
from clayo
Just got back from staying at the Radisson for 2 nights. We weren't disappointed at all. Our room was large, clean and decorated very nicely. Loved the heated towel racks. Staff was attentive but not overly friendly. Breakfast was fabulous. Great location. Our only complaint was the very uncomfortable bed; a bit too hard for us with tiny pillows.
A few niggles
from patnlcc
Stayed here 4 nights 9th to 13th Oct 2005. I must agree with other reviews - the location just couldn't be better, right beside shopping and entertainment areas, and the tramstop is right at the door. Gothenburg's tram/bus network is amazing and tickets are interchangeable. We booked a Royal Club room on the 5th (top) floor. Yes, it was very big, spacious and quiet - we didn't hear a sound, but from the hotel's own TV channel, we could see that they are undergoing a refurbishment program. Our room was definitely not refurbished. The carpet was very badly stained, the bedspread was washed out and the bathroom was clean but pretty tired looking. There was also a very noticeable sewage smell in the bathroom which was there the entire time. We noticed the bad smell in other parts of the hotel. Right after check-in, I had to go in search of a maid to ask for replacement cups for tea/coffee in the room, as the ones in the room, had cracks. I found a trolley with several, but they were all cracked! The maid only ever left two of these awful powdered creamers, so we could only have one cup of tea/coffee per day. Why don't hotels of this standard at least leave the small pots of milk? The breakfast (included if you are in a Royal Club Room) was very adequate and could fill you for the whole day. Reception staff very efficient, but during our entire 4 days, no-one even raised their head or nodded any acknowledgement to us when we passed (Hyatt staff never fail to smile or nod). It sounds as tho I am nit-picking, but if I was back in Gothenburg, I would definitely book this hotel again, but I would ask for a refurbished room. There were some irritating faults which shouldn't happen in a hotel of this standard.
Great hotel, and very convenient location.
from Eric_Johansen
I stayed in this hotel in early December 2004, and was very pleased with it. It is conveniently located approximately 150 yards from the rail/bus terminal, and very easy to identify due to its prominent position and distinctive design.
The lobby/reception area is large and spacious, and has a mezzenine floor for breakfast/dining. I did not dine in the hotel, so cannot comment on the quality of the food.
The room was large (by my admittedly European standards) and was comfortable and clean. The bathroom was also well maintained and clean - a real priority!
The hotel was busy - even in December, and I think that it is principally used by business-people, though I was there as a tourist and was not really inconvenienced by the high occupancy rate.
The main shopping areas, cinema, bars and restaraunts can all be reached in under five minutes by foot. I would say that the hotel is ideally situated for those visiting for business, and also those visiting for pleasure. I arrived by bus, so cannot comment on the ease or expense of parking.
If I were to return to Gothenburg I would stay here again.
The lobby/reception area is large and spacious, and has a mezzenine floor for breakfast/dining. I did not dine in the hotel, so cannot comment on the quality of the food.
The room was large (by my admittedly European standards) and was comfortable and clean. The bathroom was also well maintained and clean - a real priority!
The hotel was busy - even in December, and I think that it is principally used by business-people, though I was there as a tourist and was not really inconvenienced by the high occupancy rate.
The main shopping areas, cinema, bars and restaraunts can all be reached in under five minutes by foot. I would say that the hotel is ideally situated for those visiting for business, and also those visiting for pleasure. I arrived by bus, so cannot comment on the ease or expense of parking.
If I were to return to Gothenburg I would stay here again.
Not just for business clients
from reffin
We stayed at this hotel Aug5th-9th 2004 and as posted on Tripadvisor found it an excellent choice for a summer short break in Gothenburg.
You can walk to all the places of interest from the hotel, it is sited just opposite the train ,tram and bus stations, you can walk to the dock area where in August a free civic festival provided music to suit all tastes on several stages here and throughout the city. If you felt energetic you could also walk to Liseberg, but why not enjoy the tram ride from the terminus mentioned above.
We booked a web deal from the home site, but had to pay for breakfast separately. The hotel was busy at the weekend with lots of mainly Swedish families, but you would not have known this, our room was so quiet.Our room overlooked the Atrium with the french windows opening onto a decorative small balcony.
You may surprised, but the temperature was 80 during all four days.If the weather is hot, an outside facing room is to be recommended, as atrium facing ones cannot access fresh air. We found it difficult to vary the temperature in the room despite being assured the air conditioning was working, it also became a little stuffy because of the lack of outside air.
Couldn't fault hotel breakfast or cleanliness or comfort.
You can walk to all the places of interest from the hotel, it is sited just opposite the train ,tram and bus stations, you can walk to the dock area where in August a free civic festival provided music to suit all tastes on several stages here and throughout the city. If you felt energetic you could also walk to Liseberg, but why not enjoy the tram ride from the terminus mentioned above.
We booked a web deal from the home site, but had to pay for breakfast separately. The hotel was busy at the weekend with lots of mainly Swedish families, but you would not have known this, our room was so quiet.Our room overlooked the Atrium with the french windows opening onto a decorative small balcony.
You may surprised, but the temperature was 80 during all four days.If the weather is hot, an outside facing room is to be recommended, as atrium facing ones cannot access fresh air. We found it difficult to vary the temperature in the room despite being assured the air conditioning was working, it also became a little stuffy because of the lack of outside air.
Couldn't fault hotel breakfast or cleanliness or comfort.
Great breakfast
from A TripAdvisor Member
We stayed here for a weekend last year (May 2003). As with many European hotels, the room was comfortable but very small. Nice bathrobes though. No pool on-site, but I am giving the hotel an above-average rating based on its fabulous buffet breakfast - smoked salmon, prawns, eggs, fruit, everything you could want and lots of it! We didn't need to eat again until dinner. The breakfast room was near the top of the building and had enormous windows with great views over the city. I think this breakfast may have been associated with the "business" traveller rooms - not sure what normal rates get you. Didn't see much of the city because we were in town for a wedding, which took up most of the visit, but there were definitely shops and restaurants that were walkable from the hotel.
Highly Recommend
from Kunci
This is the hotel that Volvo Corporate Travel uses if you buy a Volvo through their European Delivery. We stayed there (in these exact circumstances) one night on July 15th 2004. Rooms were of very reasonable size for european standards, spotless, and well furnished. We had windows on the square accross the canal, but I believe some rooms have windows into the roofed internal courtyard. Breakfast buffet was memorable, lots of breads, cold cuts, cheeses, a few flavors of traditional marinated herring, plus the usual cereal, fruit salad, and eggs/bacon/sausage/potatoes. Right at the back of the hotel is a large pedestrian (or at least very low traffic) zone with hundreds of shops and restaurants; great place to relax with a nice cold swedish beer. The hotel has WiFi high-speed internet, but it charges a whopping 20 euro for a 24 hour chunk. The swimming pool also belongs to an independent gym club, and you have to get the $7 daily pass to use it.
Super Hotel for a Summer Family Stay
from JWB_Amsterdam_NL
The world is full of business-oriented hotels that try to re-market themselves in the summer (when business travel falls off) for leisure travelers. Often it doesn't work very well, especially if you're traveling with children -- they're not really set up for families and don't seem to particularly want kids around anyway. The Radisson SAS Scandinavia in Goteborg was the exception. There were so many families staying at the hotel (July 2004) that it felt like being part of a school field trip. The location is excellent: across from the train station w/in easy walking distance of the Avenyn and attractions such as Liseberg. The double rooms are huge by European standards -- with two connecting rooms we had tons of space for 2 adults and 2 children -- and at summer discount rates it's very reasonable for what you get. They even have air conditioning! There's an indoor pool and a (very small) kids' play area in the atrium. The breakfast buffet is very large and reasonably varied. Service was good, if briskly efficient. All in all, a very positive experience, and if we ever go back to Goteborg we wouldn't consider staying anywhere else.
Great Hotel
from mtnbkn
We stayed at this hotel just before Xmas 2003. It is a really good hotel, very convenient for shops and trams to all districts. The room was great and luxurious, with a balcony overlooking the atrium. The staff were very helpful and the facilities including gym and swimming pool were great. We went to Liseburg - a local theme park which was also very good. Sweden was not as expensive as we thought and we would definitely go back. Couldn't stay anywhere else in Gothenburg now!!
Radisson SAS Scandinavia--gorgeous property, great location
from worldtraveler0003
I was here for two nights in August on business. Superb hotel, across the street from the train station and main tram center, in the middle of shopping.Gorgeous rooms with maple doors and paneling. Beautiful atrium view or overlooking city. Health area is about $5 per day to use--huge private dressing area, sauna,indoor pool, 9 person jacuzzi, 3 bikes, 2 treadmills, etc.TV had 3 english channels, 2 german, 3 swedish and 2 international sports.Breakfast buffet is about $14 per person, but includes eggs, yogurt,cheese, homemade bread, etc.Special rate of $125 per night double was quite reasonable. Parking is about $27 per night---beware!!Great property. Highly recommended.
Radisson Gothenburg
from A TripAdvisor Member
Expensive but fantastic service and quality
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