Hotel Rival – A Favorite for Families in Stockholm
About the Hotel
Rooms with Design Details
Hotel Rival has 99 rooms, including suites with connecting options. All feature Lagan beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, six pillows, and a 24-hour pillow menu. De Luxe rooms and suites include wireless speakers and balconies overlooking Mariatorget square. Bathrooms have white Carrara marble, brass details, and Molton Brown toiletries. Rooms include Samsung Smart TVs, Blu-Ray players, minibars, and USB chargers on both sides of the headboard.
Dining and Bars
The Rival's Bistro serves breakfast with hot items like omelettes, pancakes, and hash browns. Watson's Bar opens at 11:00 daily, serving lunch, snacks, and cocktails until 01:00. The Tavern offers Scandinavian dishes with Mediterranean and French influences, including shrimp toast and Croque Monsieur. New Year's Eve features a seafood platter with lobster, oysters, and crab. Room service offers 24/7 breakfast and a midnight menu.
Entertainment and Theatre
The hotel's theatre hosts concerts, comedy shows, and performances. Upcoming events include Danny Saucedo unplugged, Thomas Di Leva's Bowie performance, and stand-up by Fredrik Andersson. The stage has a Panasonic projector, wireless mics, and dressing rooms. A staffed cloakroom and eight guest toilets are available during events. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster, Tickster, or Eventim.
Södermalm Location Access
Hotel Rival is a 5-minute walk from Mariatorget subway station (lines 13 and 14). Stockholm Central Station is 2 km away, and Bromma Stockholm Airport is 10 km. The area includes Mariatorget square, Katharinahissen, and is 1 km from Stockholm Old Town. Bikes with helmets and baskets are available for rent from spring to fall.
Services and Accessibility
Reception is staffed 24/7. The hotel is cashless, with Swish payments accepted. Accessibility features include automatic doors, elevator access to all floors, and wheelchair-accessible rooms with customized bathrooms. Two defibrillators are on-site. Services include ironing facilities, shoe polish, umbrellas, and a staffed cloakroom during theatre events. Connecting rooms and smoking rooms are available.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Video games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Armchair
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Bedroom
- Pillow menu
- Down comforter
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
