Clarion Hotel® Sign

So I ve had the opportunity to come in to Stockholm for a week of work at the Swedish office , and this time around I ve decided to try out Clarion Sign hotel , it’s literally 3 min out from Arlanda express and 5 min walk from my office . The hotel stands out cause of the sheer size , being only 10 stories high it shadows over the rest of small rises in the city . We were greeted by friendly check in staff and got early check in ) thank you for this ) hotel is quite big for Sweden , so there are many many guests . Especially at breakfast . It was packed , almost impossible to find sitting . Smorgasbord was a solid 2/5 , nothing tasty really , boring standard food . They stop service at 9 am . On the 8 th floor you ll find spa and outdoor pool ( not included in price for the hotel guests ) ! I did a massage , that was wonderful . The sauna and the outdoor pool in -8 c was very amazing ) staff also very friendly in the spa . The gym was on the 2 nd floor , was alright for a short stay . Room itself was very basic , only really to sleep in , but that’s how hotels are in Sweden . Tiny tiny rooms with bare minimum amenities and limited storage space . This is a okay hotel for a weekend and or just to sleep in . Bar serves nice drinks but as everything closes quite early . And of course cash free , as like all other hotels and restaurants , stores in Sweden which is quite sadly . Dont bring cash with you !!

I’m a big fan of Petter A. Stordalen’s hotels, but my experience at Clarion Hotel Sign in Stockholm was a major disappointment. The website and Hotels.com present an appealing picture, but the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. Upon arrival, we were placed in a family room with a standard that fell below even the most basic hostels in the city. It was a disastrous experience and a complete letdown. Families, I strongly advise against choosing this hotel! P.S. To be fair, the hotel might work well for business travelers or solo guests. However, for a family weekend in Stockholm, it’s simply not suitable.

I have stayed at this hotel several times over the past two years. I love the design of the building, and the reception offers a very scandi-minimalistic design. The service is usually friendly, but in a cold way (as usual in Scandinavia). For me, there are three highlights: 1. Location. the hotel’s location allows you to easily reach any part of central Stockholm. Stockholm C is also just a 5 minutes walk, great to catch early trains. 2. The beds are BOUNCY. No, seriously. I travel a lot for work, and spend at least 50 nights per year traveling, and these beds are special. While they serve their function for sleeping, their highlight for me is jumping on them; it is almost impossible to resist. And their structure seems to be sturdy enough to resist bedflips, or even seat drops (tried it all myself!). If you stay here, don’t miss the chance to test them out. Your inner child will be grateful. 3. The breakfast. Oh God, what a fest. Their spread is so huge that you will feel tempted to overeat every morning. They offer fresh omelettes, fresh waffles and, the best part, Gravad Lax (Graved Salmon, with Dill). Among the best available in Stockholm. In general, if you’re in the area of Stockholm, I recommend you staying here. No doubt you’ll enjoy it!

Really nice hotel. Very close to the station. Literally a minute walk from the platform and you are at the hotel. The breakfast was very good. You had your usual sausages, eggs, bacon, croissants, etc. You also had Pancakes which were yummy.

Friendly staff at check-in. Exceptionally unfriendly night personnel. Mediocre breakfast. There are good hotels in Stockholm, good alternatives, with good atmosphere and good breakfast, friendly staff etc. To be a bit brutal: there is absolutely no good reason to stay at Sign.