Clarion Collection Drott Hotel Karlstad travel guide

Location. The Clarion Collection Hotel Drott is located in the centre of Karlstad, Sweden, 300 metres from the Varmlands Museum and 500 metres from Mariebergsskogen Park. Karlstad train station is 50 metres away, and the nearest bus stop is 250 metres away.

Hotel Features. Dating from 1909, the five- storey Clarion Collection Hotel Drott is a smoke-free Art Nouveau property with a grand stone facade. Amenities include a fitness centre with a sauna and spa tub, a bar, and coffee and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Safe-deposit boxes are located at the 24-hour front desk, and complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout. Garage parking (surcharge) is also available.

The Drott Bar is open Monday to Saturday, and serves traditional Swedish cuisine from an á la carte menu in a relaxed atmosphere. A buffet breakfast is available each morning for a surcharge.

There are conference rooms on site.

Recreational activities available in the vicinity include hiking and biking, fishing, and tennis. A variety of water sports including windsurfing, scuba diving, and sailing can be found at nearby Lake Vanern.

Guestrooms. The 84 guestrooms at the Clarion Collection Hotel Drott have antique-style decor with wooden floors and high ceilings. Amenities include satellite television, telephones, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibars, and coffee and tea facilities. Bathrooms have hair dryers. A daily complimentary newspaper is provided.

Expert Tip. Located alongside Lake Vanern, Europe's largest freshwater lake, Karlstad is intersected by a network of canals and the many arms of the River Klaralven. Boat excursions through the lake's archipelago of islands can be arranged.

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