Five-star Italian indulgence on a Swedish mini-break

Monday, 22 November 2010 2:21 PM

Stockholm’s newest hotel is due to open next week in the Central Square, giving visitors an Italian-inspired luxury option in the Swedish capital. Nobis Hotel is housed in two buildings from the late 19th century and will feature several modern designer touches.

The 201-room hotel is part of the Design Hotels collection will offer fresh Italian cuisine in its restaurant Caina, as well as Swedish delicacies and international favourites in the 24/7 Bistro.

The central location in Norrmalmstorg square makes this a perfect base for exploring Stockholm. Major attractions such as the Royal Castle and the National Museum are just a short walk away.

As well as five-star luxury, the Nobis Hotel will be certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, the official eco-certification of the Nordic countries, meaning it has impeccable environmental credentials.

This means that the hotel will use local products with carefully selected natural materials as well as the most environmentally sound solutions for heating, air conditioning, climate control, laundry, waste processing and transportation.

For more information about the opening of the Nobis Hotel or for room rates, click here.

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