Scandic Hasselbacken travel guide

Location. Scandic Hasselbacken hotel occupies an early 20th century building on the island of Royal Djurgarden in Stockholm, Sweden. Within 350 meters, Nordic Museum documents Swedish history from the 1500s. Other nearby attractions include Junibacken theme park and historic old town (Gamla Stan). Stockholm Arland Airport stands 43 kilometers away.

Hotel Features. The hotel's Restaurant Hasselbacken serves Swedish cuisine in an elegant dining room with crystal chandeliers and a gold-detailed ceiling. Fresh air dining is seasonally available on the hotel's terrace. Next to the restaurant, the lobby bar prepares light salads, soups and sandwiches with a choice of beverages. Notably, the hotel boasts a wine cellar staffed with a professional sommelier. Rejuvenating amenities include a Finnish- style sauna, a plunge pool and a relaxation room stocked with drinks and snacks. For children, a playroom is located next to the restaurant. Meanwhile, the hotel accommodates business gatherings in 17 equipped meeting rooms complete with complimentary wireless Internet service. Parking accommodations are also complimentary.

Guestrooms. Scandic Hasselbacken hotel's 112 guestrooms display Nordic-style décor. Wooden floors and furnishings coordinate with autumn-toned fabrics. Satellite television with pay movies provides in-room entertainment. Rooms also supply complimentary wireless Internet service.

Expert Tip. Near the hotel, Skansen open- air museum illustrates Swedish lifestyles throughout history. The 75-acre museum includes a full replica of a typical Swedish town from the 1700s.