In May 2013 we stayed for a second time in Rival hotel, and it was just as great as the first time. Comfortable rooms, great beds and a wonderful breakfast all at a great location on Mariatorget. Service was exceptional, especially at front desk and restaurant, where we wanted a late dinner, which was served without any problem. Warmly recommended!

This was our second time staying at The Rival. It's a trendy boutique hotel in a great part of town and only two blocks from the Stockholm T-Bana – you really can't beat the location. In order to avoid the tiny bathroom (way too small for 2 people) we had to upgrade from our Superior to Deluxe. As a result,... More

visited the Hotel Rival early May 2013. the staff are very helpful and friendly. Definitely a good idea to book to have the fabulous Rival breakfast and book at least one dinner in the bistro. We had a small but comfortable room with no extras but it looks like you can book some fantastic rooms if you can afford to.... More

Already back in October 2012 we requested one room with twin beds, but when we arrived on the 6. May 2013 we got a small room with one double bed. We went down to the reception and told them. They were friendly and kindly checked their computer for available rooms with twin beds, but no luck. The best they could... More

Just spent 4 days here and really enjoyed it. The location is excellent no matter what area of the city you want to explore. Staff are excellent; helpful, friendly and nice to look at! The place has an excellent vibe, always something happening in the bar or restaurant yet our room with garden facing balcony was tranquil and quiet. Coffee... More

Amazing hotel - the staff were fantastic no problem was too small and there was nothing they couldn't fix. The breakfast was delicious the pancakes and scrambled eggs uniquely deserve a mention. Love staying here and will be back next time in Stockholm!

Lovely hotel in a beautiful location. Excellent restaurant, very helpful staff. This was probably the tiniest hotel room outside Paris, though. No desk in the room (or anything that can be used as such)

Having stayed the previous night at the Lydmar Hotel (which is better located, more modern and also totally fantastic), we chose to book suite 704 at Hotel Rival because it was #1 on Tripadvisor and it's part owned by Bennie from ABBA. As expected, there was a DVD player in the suite and a great collection of movies and of... More

Decided to stay in Rival due to it's proximity to our friend's b-day party venue. We had reserved a room with balcony and found it pleasantly spacious and facing Maria square (unfortunately weather did not permit sitting outside). Everything worked as it should, the coffee available at 4th floor was good and comparing the in-room DVD selections gave us &... More