Hotel of the Month, Sweden
Cosy boutique hotel in central Stockholm Hotel Hansson is a cosy boutique hotel in central Stockholm. Still family-owned and praised by its loyal clientele, this is also a popular spot for trying delicacies from the west coast of Sweden.
to-die-for ramen and spring chicken. Not just open for hotel guests, Hansson Bar & Matsal is definitely worth a detour.
By Malin Norman | Photos: Hotel Hansson
Since 2009, the vibrant bar serves oysters and is hosting an exclusive course in oyster tasting with Champagne on the last Friday of every month during oyster season, which runs from September to April. The oysters come from the Swedish west coast, of course, and the course takes 90 minutes, covering three different techniques for opening oysters in addition to the actual tasting, and participants will be able to enjoy a scrumptious dinner in the restaurant afterwards. Every Sunday, the hotel offers one of the best brunches in town, also in line with the oyster tasting season.
Established in 1885, Hotel Hansson is one of Stockholm’s few remaining family-owned hotels. Originally set up next to a spring on Surbrunnsgatan 38, this was a popular spot for achieving health and wellness back in the olden days. Hotel manager Henry Freeland explains the significance of the location. “Traditionally, guests came here to drink water from the well down the street, spend a few nights at the hotel and get some well-deserved relaxation.” Nowadays, Hotel Hansson is a hotspot attracting guests from Sweden and around the world, who are still in need of a good night’s sleep but now in a more modern setting. Guests appreciate the 112 | Issue 112 | May 2018
intimate atmosphere and friendly service provided by the hard-working team, which makes Hotel Hansson one of the most liked in town.
West coast influence Run by the Hansson family from Grebbestad since 1992, the four-star boutique hotel has a deeply rooted connection to the Swedish west coast. For instance, its restaurant Hansson Bar & Matsal serves typical dishes from the Grebbestad area, beer from Grebbestad Brewery and coffee from a roaster in Gothenburg. The seasonal cross-over menu, combining international cuisine with a Swedish touch, also includes signature dishes such as Grebberöra toast,
Hip vibes in Vasastan The hotel’s architecture is typical for the 1850s, while the interior has been carefully updated, yet still displaying some