Hotels with Bars / Lounges in Smaland, Sweden

"We had a nice visit to Kalmar and enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It is convenient to the train station as well as the central part of the city. The breakfast is delicious and the staff are so friendly and helpful. "

"Överlag var det en bra övernattning. Det uppfyllde förväntningarna. Vi åt i restaurangen, den höll ”knappt godkänd”kvalité. Maten innehöll inget ”extra” utan kändes som ”skaplig hemmakvalité”, inte något ”extra” i form av smak, tillagning eller så. Kändes som en tripp tillbaka till hur maten tillagades på 70/80-talet. Efterrätten tog priset. Paj med säsongens frukt. Det visade sig vara ett torrt pajskal (inte en tillstymmelse till färg - troligen prefabricerat som man inte gjort något med). Över detta pajskal hade man sedan slängt på en massa rabarberkräm (såg inte pajskalet förrän man började äta - det var dränkt i kräm) - ovanpå allt låg en kula glass. Vi kunde inte annat än att skratta åt det. Så, vill ni uppleva matlagning från 70/80-talet så ska ni äta där. Annars finns det klart bättre alternativ. Men, hotelldelen o frukost var vi mycket nöjda med. "

"The main building of the Gyllene Uttern looks like a Scandinavian castle. Perched high above Lake Vättern, it has a grand view of the lake, whether from a large terrace, one of its several lounging spaces, a glassed-in dining room, or from rooms facing the lake. It also has a baronial dining room, in which the very good breakfast buffet is laid out. We dined there in the evening, as well, and the food was excellent. We enjoyed comfortable suites overlooking the lake. The one disadvantage is that the old, castle-like hotel does not have an elevator, which made carrying up luggage a challenge, especially as we three couples were of ages 60 to 82. There was no indication of staff to assist with the luggage, which is the reason I gave "Staff & Service" 4 stars instead of 5. It has two newer two-story auxiliary buildings, which do have elevators. We have stayed in these before. The rooms are very comfortable, but not as charming as staying in a pseudo castle. "

"150 year old architectural jewel of a hotel with gorgeous hard wood floors located in one of Scandinavia’s best kept secrets, Kalmar! Loved the town and one of Europe’s most picturesque castles. "

"Perfect location. "

"Great, central location and excellent value for money. Not the most glamorous or modern but if you're looking for a clean, friendly place in central Kalmar, you can't do much better than this. Would absolutely stay here again. "

"Helpful and friendly staff"

"Nice staff! But the hotel is worn down and they do not clean if you do not specifically ask for it. Nice breakfast and good gym. "

"I stayed here for Ironman Kalmar and cannot recommend it enough. I changed my travel plans last minute to arrive a day early and stay in a different local hotel. I asked if early check-in would be possible as I had to vacate the first place by 11am, and the receptionist was so friendly and helpful in putting a note on my reservation, and then letting me know the next morning I could check in before 11 because a room was ready. The breakfast was phenomenal. They opened up at 4am on race morning and had everything I thought I needed plus more. (Fruit smoothie, ginger juice shot with chili, pancakes with real maple syrup, so many different breads, meats, cheese, fruit, salads etc. in addition to your typical breakfast.) Finally, checkout the day after the race was delayed 2 hours, which I've never experienced at any other race, but which would've been much appreciated had I not opted to stay an extra day (specifically to avoid having to pack up and be out by 10:30am)."