Clarion Hotel Sign

Wingårdhs glass and granite building at Norra Bantorget

Clarion Hotel Sign is designed by architect Gert Wingårdh and belongs to the Strawberry Hotels chain, where it operates under the Clarion brand. The building features a façade of granite and glass that reflects both the city's movement and the green park at Norra Bantorget. The hotel is centrally located in Stockholm, next to Norra Bantorget and within walking distance of Stockholm Central Station and the Arlanda Express terminal.

The rooms are furnished with furniture from Scandinavian designers, including Arne Jacobsen, Bruno Mathsson and Alvar Aalto. The hotel has 558 rooms divided into several categories. Compact rooms are the smallest at 17 square metres and face the courtyard. Family rooms are 22 square metres and can accommodate more guests; the view varies depending on the room's location, which is worth specifying when booking. The suites are located in the building's triangular section and offer views of Stockholm city, the Hötorget skyscrapers and the rooftops of Vasastan.

All rooms have climate control and blackout curtains. WiFi is free throughout the property. Parking is available on site for a fee. The hotel is pet-friendly and the reception is staffed 24 hours a day. The location makes it easy to walk to Drottninggatan, Kungsträdgården and Gamla Stan, making the hotel equally useful for leisure travellers as for business guests with meetings in the city centre. The combination of central location, clear design profile and proximity to public transport gives Clarion Hotel Sign a concrete advantage compared to more peripherally located alternatives in the same category.

Selma City Spa: rooftop pool on the eighth floor

On the hotel's eighth floor is Selma City Spa, a day spa with a heated outdoor pool, sauna, relaxation area and a range of treatments including massage. The pool is open year-round, making it accessible even during cold winter months. The view from the poolside stretches across Stockholm's rooftops and provides a striking contrast to street level below.

An important practical detail: access to the pool and spa is not automatically included in the hotel room price but must be pre-booked for an additional fee. Guests at Clarion Hotel Sign pay a reduced price compared to external visitors, but the spa facility is therefore not an included amenity. Places are limited and pre-booking is recommended. Opening hours may vary during summer and public holidays; current times should be checked directly with the hotel or via Strawberry's website before your visit.

During the summer season, the terrace next to the pool area invites outdoor activities with drinks and events. Selma City Spa welcomes both hotel guests and external visitors, but at different prices. The Fit&Fab gym is also located adjacent to the spa facility and is included in the hotel's amenities. The spa facility's location on the eighth floor, with panoramic views and the opportunity for treatments and swimming under the same roof, makes it one of the more centrally located spa facilities in Stockholm. Those planning to use the spa facility during their stay should book in advance, as the space limitation applies regardless of whether you are a hotel guest or a day visitor.

The Fit&Fab gym and The Social Bar & Bistro restaurant

The gym is called Fit&Fab and is specially designed with modern exercise equipment. It is available to hotel guests and is accessed via the hotel's common areas. The gym is part of the hotel's facilities and is located adjacent to Selma City Spa on the eighth floor.

The hotel's restaurant is called The Social Bar & Bistro and serves food in bistro format. The restaurant is open to hotel guests and external visitors. During the summer months, the Rooftop Garden Bar also opens as a seasonal outdoor option with drinks and views over the city. These dining establishments serve different purposes and cater to different occasions during a stay, which is useful to know when planning meals and activities.

The hotel also offers room service and laundry and dry cleaning services. WiFi is free in all public areas and in the rooms. The reception is staffed 24 hours a day and offers check-in service. The hotel's design profile with Nordic design classics permeates not only the rooms but also the common areas, creating a cohesive atmosphere throughout the facility. For those seeking food and drink without leaving the hotel, there are several options depending on the season and preference – from bistro food at The Social Bar & Bistro to outdoor seating at Rooftop Garden Bar during summer. The combination of gym, spa and restaurant under one roof makes the hotel self-sufficient for guests who prefer to stay within the facility during parts of their stay.

Conference capacity for up to 1,220 participants and location at Central Station

Clarion Hotel Sign is one of Stockholm's larger conference hotels. The facility has 13 meeting rooms in total, of which seven are large halls and six are spaces for smaller groups. The total conference capacity is 1,220 participants. The spaces are flexible and equipped with modern conference technology, and can be adapted for everything from workshops and board meetings to dinners and exhibitions.

The hotel's location at Norra Bantorget is a concrete advantage for conference participants travelling from different areas: Stockholm Central Station with commuter trains, underground and Arlanda Express is within walking distance. The combination of 558 rooms and high conference capacity allows organisers to bring together both overnight and day-visit participants under one roof, without having to coordinate transport between hotel and meeting venue. For those driving, parking is available on site for a fee.

For leisure travellers, the location means that Drottninggatan begins nearby and that Kungsträdgården and Gamla Stan are within walking distance. The hotel is pet-friendly and the reception is staffed 24 hours a day. The building was designed by Gert Wingårdh and the consistent design profile with Nordic design classics gives the hotel a clear identity. The Strawberry Hotels chain operates the hotel under the Clarion brand, which profiles itself towards design and city life. The location, size and conference facilities combined make Clarion Hotel Sign an option that works equally well for large conference organisers as for individual travellers who prioritise central location and proximity to public transport.