Best Western Royal Star

Walking distance to Stockholm Fair – and commuter train into the city

Best Western Royal Star Hotel is located at Mässvägen 1 in Älvsjö, a district in southern Stockholm that largely consists of residential areas and green spaces but also has a smaller local centre with restaurants and cafés. The hotel's most obvious geographical advantage is its proximity to Stockholm Fair: the fair venue is within walking distance, making the hotel a natural first choice during fairs and congresses. This means guests avoid arranging transport on fair days, something that saves both time and money.

For those wishing to travel into Stockholm city centre, Älvsjö commuter train station is within a short walk from the hotel. From there, you can reach Stockholm Central Station in approximately ten minutes by commuter train. This means the hotel functions both as a fair hotel and as a more remote alternative for those wishing to avoid city-centre prices and city traffic whilst still having easy access to central Stockholm. The travel time is short enough that daily trips into the city feel unproblematic.

The hotel is described by Best Western as a business and conference hotel and clearly targets a mix of fair visitors, business travellers and families with children. Parking is available in the hotel's outdoor car park, which is a concrete advantage for guests arriving by car. The hotel has 24-hour reception with check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00 at the latest. Älvsjö centre offers a number of restaurants and cafés within a short walk, and for a wider selection of restaurants and shopping, the commuter train to Stockholm Central Station is a quick alternative.

Rooms with French balconies and family rooms with bunk beds

The hotel has 103 rooms divided into several categories, and all rooms have a French balcony. The rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV and desk. The room categories include standard rooms, economy rooms, deluxe rooms and superior rooms, all in non-smoking format. The family rooms are a clearly defined category with a queen-size bed and bunk beds and accommodate up to five guests, which sets them markedly apart from other categories. The fact that bunk beds are included as standard in the family rooms is practical for families with children who would otherwise need to hire extra equipment.

In the lobby there is a children's play room, which further strengthens the hotel's profile as a family-friendly option in the Stockholm region. Pets are welcome in certain rooms for an additional fee; this does not apply to all room categories, so those travelling with pets should specify this when booking.

Breakfast buffet is included in the stay according to the hotel's own information and Best Western's Swedish website, which makes it easier to calculate the total cost of the stay in advance. Room service is available for guests. The hotel also offers late check-out as an optional extra. The combination of family rooms with high guest capacity, a play room in the lobby and pet-friendly rooms means the hotel meets the needs of guests with widely differing purposes, from fair participants travelling alone to families using Älvsjö as a base for a Stockholm visit. Those seeking a specific room category should check availability directly with the hotel when booking.

One of Stockholm's largest hotel gyms – with separate men's and women's saunas

The hotel's gym is described on the hotel's own website as one of Stockholm's largest hotel gyms. The equipment covers what you would find in an ordinary fitness centre: free weights, treadmills, exercise bikes and strength training machines. Directly adjacent to the gym are separate men's and women's saunas, which is unusual in this hotel category and makes the fitness department one of the hotel's more concrete distinctive features. The gym is available for guests staying at the hotel. For guests who prioritise exercise during their stay, this is a tangible advantage compared to hotels that only offer a smaller fitness room.

The hotel also has a business centre with printer and photocopier available for guests. These facilities are clearly aimed at business travellers and fair visitors who need to handle documents during their stay. The combination of gym, sauna and business centre means the hotel meets the needs of guests with widely differing purposes.

There are three conference rooms. The hotel's largest conference venue, Skytten, has an area of 100 square metres and accommodates up to 100 participants. The conference facilities are modern and the hotel offers conference packages. There are also banqueting facilities, which make it possible to combine meetings with dinner on site. Proximity to Stockholm Fair strengthens the hotel's position as a conference option, as external participants can easily combine a meeting at the hotel with a visit to the fair venue on the same day. Those planning an event should contact the hotel directly to confirm availability and package contents.

Restaurant with à la carte and bar with outdoor seating in summer

The hotel's restaurant serves à la carte dinner with a varied menu. The bar offers a selection of drinks as well as a simpler menu with small dishes – an option for those wishing to eat lightly without booking a full dinner. Breakfast buffet is included in the stay according to the hotel's own information, which is an economic advantage that makes it easier to calculate the total cost of the stay in advance.

During the summer months, an outdoor seating area opens where both breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed outdoors. This is a concrete seasonal variation that affects the experience of the hotel's food offering depending on when you visit. Room service is available for guests, and the hotel also offers a lounge and bar for relaxation after meetings or fair visits.

Älvsjö centre has a number of restaurants and cafés within a short walk from the hotel, which provides alternatives outside the hotel without needing to travel into the city. The hotel is located in a residential area, not in a restaurant quarter, but the local offering is sufficient for a shorter stay. Those seeking a wider restaurant offering or nightlife are directed to Stockholm city centre, which is a ten-minute commuter train ride from Älvsjö station. Overall, the hotel's restaurant and bar offer an independent dining experience on site, with the outdoor seating as a welcome addition during the warmer season and the bar menu as a flexible option for lighter evening meals.