Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Sweden’s Top Spa and Wellness Destinations
Be inspired in Tylösand Hotel Tylösand is unlike any other spa resort. Inspired by pop culture, this awardwinning hotel boasts an industry-leading spa, fine-dining restaurants, a world-class art gallery, and a buzzing nightlife – not to mention the amazing view of the sea.
says CEO Elisabeth Haglund. This could not be truer, and one thing is certain: a stay at Hotel Tylösand will not be boring!
By Malin Norman | Photos: Pamela.se
Pop culture at the core
Tylösand is mostly known for its long sandy beach, great golf courses and the fabulous Hotel Tylösand, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2020. Since 1995, the hotel has been privately owned by musician Per Gessle and businessman Björn Nordstrand and has become an energetic hub on the Swedish West coast. These days, the hotel houses 230 modern guest rooms, 30 different conference rooms and space for up to 750 people, the award-winning The Spa with 20 treatment rooms and more than 50 fitness classes per week at the gym. Ho54 | Issue 104 | September 2017
tel guests can also dine in style at two high-quality restaurants under renowned chef Torsten Kjörling – Leif’s Bar & Grill and Restaurang Tylöhus – plus Titus Tapas and Bettans Bar during the summer months, and savour treats from the in-house bakery. Hotel Tylösand is also the home of legendary nightclub Leif’s Lounge and hosts plenty of live gigs throughout the year. “What’s so special about Hotel Tylösand is the holistic experience, really. We have so much going on here, for our guests and also for people who live in the area,”
As part of its fantastic facilities, Hotel Tylösand hosts a large art gallery, Tres Hombres Art, with a focus on modern photography. Founded by Per Gessle and Lars Nordin back in the ‘80s, it now includes around 450 pieces from some of the world’s most famous photographers, such as Albert Watson, Terry O’Neill, Anton Corbijn and Mary McCartney. The gallery also showcases paintings, sculptures and graphics by contemporary Scandinavian and international artists, and most of the pieces on display are for sale. As Per Gessle is one of Sweden’s bestknown musicians and also originates