I visited Uppsala on a research trip to a local museum mixed with a little break with my boyfriend. We chose the Scandic Uplandia as it was a short walk both from the museum and Uppsala station. The location was excellent, very close to the main sights (cathedral, castle, river), shopping (a mall is opposite) and many good places to eat.
We booked and pre-paid online, and check-in was quick and completely hassle-free. Our room was a standard double, and although it was quite small and basic in terms of extras, it was kept spotlessly clean and the bed was ridiculously comfy. There was a flat screen TV with various channels. The bathroom had a decent shower and soap dispensers. It was a 'wet room' set-up where the shower is not separate from the floor, which I don't particularly like as you get wet socks (!) - but again, it was kept very clean and these kinds of showers aren't uncommon in Scandinavia anyway.
Breakfast was offered for a really long period (7:00-10:00). It was a large buffet and there was plenty of choice, including hot items like sausage, bacon and eggs, plus toast, rolls / bread, cereal (a 'make your own muesli' was my fave!), yoghurt, fruit and cold meats. There were also plenty of drinks, coffee, different teas and juices. There is also a bar and restaurant, although the restaurant is closed during the summer period and was closed when we visited. The reception area also has a small shop with sweets, drinks, sandwiches, postcards and other little things.
The hotel has a refurbished gym and sauna in the basement, which my boyfriend used during our stay. He said it was modern, clean and offered a bike, running machine, multi-gym and weight machines, with TVs to watch.
Free wi-fi was available, which is a bonus if you are working, researching somewhere to eat or want to check-in for your flight online; there is also a PC in reception where you can surf and print. There was also tea and coffee available during the day in the restaurant.
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