The Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Stockholm, originally launched in 1912 for the Olympics, is undergoing a significant refurbishment, transforming it into Stockholm’s leading lifestyle hotel. Scandinavian stylish design meets rich history at the iconic hotel, famously frequented by Swedish actors Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman, who favoured the Sea Salon Suite with views of the Royal Dramatic Theatre.
All 170 guest rooms and suites, meeting spaces, lobby, restaurant and bars at the hotel are being renewed by acclaimed architectural agency Wingårdhs enhancing the guest experience and creating the contemporary lifestyle hotel, due to be completed spring next year. Most phases of the beautiful renewal are already complete, and the hotel has undergone a substantial transformation, with only the final guest rooms left to finish.
Guests can already enjoy the new hotspot, ‘The Strand’ restaurant, the stylish meeting area, ‘Strand Gatherings’, the transformed lobby and the first new and iconic guest rooms, all designed by Wingårdhs. With on-trend design furniture and design classics from Fritz Hansen, GUBI and Flos, the hotel is full of Scandinavian design and clear international influences, designed to complement the rich history of the hotel.
“We believe in creating a dynamic experience by amplifying the building’s own character. We wanted the new elements to be a distinctive addition to the original appearance,” says Leila Atlassi, architect at Wingårdhs in Stockholm, and continues: “To create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the interior tonality has been set from natural materials like stone, wood, leather, metal, and concrete in their natural colours. A specific tone of grey is noticed on the walls – Strand Grey, and constitutes the base in the interior concept,” says Altassi.
As part of the renewal, the Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Stockholm has launched a stunning new food and bar concept, Swedish Brasserie ‘The Strand’, creating a new hotspot that is reviving Blasieholmen in the heart of Stockholm, serving classic flavours in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. Plush velvet seats in dark greens and purples, contrast with monochrome floor, whilst elegantly designed windows allow plenty of natural light in.
With a striking view of the water of Nybrokajen, diners at The Strand will be able to enjoy breakfast, brunch, After One (Afternoon Tea), as well as a lunch, dinner, and a great After Five (After Work), revitalising classical Swedish cuisine in an inspiring and unique environment.
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