Connect Hotel City

From Connect Hotel City to Aiden by Best Western – same building, new brand

The hotel that was long marketed as Connect Hotel City on Kungsholmen is now operated under the name Aiden by Best Western Stockholm City. The building and address remain unchanged – Alströmergatan 39 – and the hotel is part of Best Western's design-focused Aiden collection, which profiles itself on a personal and stylish expression. Older booking confirmations, reviews and travel articles may refer to the previous name, but it is the exact same facility. The hotel is three-star and is classified as an independently owned and operated hotel within the BWH Hotels family.

The Aiden concept is built on modern Scandinavian design combined with tech-friendly solutions. Reception is staffed around the clock for those who wish personal service. The property's historic exterior contrasts with the modern interior design, with oak parquet and coloured textiles as consistent elements in the rooms' design.

For those seeking information about the hotel, older sources – including Connect Hotels' own pages and third-party listings – may contain outdated information about name, prices and facilities. Since the brand change has occurred relatively recently, both names appear in parallel in search engines and booking sites, which can create confusion. Best Western's official website and the hotel's own page at aidenhotels.com are the primary and most reliable sources for current information about room categories, prices and available services under the new brand. It is always wise to double-check directly with the hotel if specific wishes or needs are to be met during your stay.

Kungsholmen and Fridhemsplan as a starting point for your Stockholm visit

The hotel is located on Kungsholmen, an island west of Stockholm's city centre. The district is predominantly residential, which means the street outside the hotel is quieter than in the most central tourist areas around Norrmalm and Gamla Stan. Västermalmsgallerian, one of Stockholm's larger shopping centres with a wide range of shops and restaurants, is within a short walk from the entrance and is convenient for those who need to buy groceries or replace forgotten travel items.

Fridhemsplan underground station is approximately 400 metres from the hotel. From there you can reach Stockholm Central Station in just a few stops, making the hotel practical for travellers arriving by train who want easy access to the rest of the city without staying right at Central Station with its generally higher noise levels and more expensive hotel prices. The hotel is said to be just under two kilometres from Stockholm Central Station.

Along Hantverkargatan and Scheelegatan there is a range of cafés and restaurants that are primarily aimed at the district's residents rather than tourists, which is reflected positively in the price level compared to more tourist-heavy parts of the city. The hotel's location on a quiet street suits those who want to combine easy public transport access with a quieter evening atmosphere compared to Norrmalm or Södermalm. The hotel describes its location as central with proximity to the city's shopping, restaurants and activities, and the blue underground line from Fridhemsplan provides quick connections to several of Stockholm's most visited areas.

Room categories – from windowless budget rooms to family rooms for multiple guests

The hotel offers a wide range of room sizes and configurations. The most notable choice concerns windows: the budget rooms in the lower price category have no windows to the outside and are intended for those who prioritise low price over natural light. These rooms have their own bathroom. Standard and double rooms have windows. The Superior category offers a more spacious option with two separate single beds that can be pushed together or separated depending on the party's needs. The family room in a windowless variant is said to accommodate up to five guests with a combination of a double bed, single bed and bunk bed.

All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV and desk. The bathrooms are fully tiled with shower and hairdryer. Oak parquet is a consistent element in the rooms' design and contributes to the design-conscious impression that characterises the Aiden concept. Wi-Fi is included at no extra cost throughout the hotel. Those who are sensitive to the lack of daylight should actively avoid the windowless categories and confirm upon booking that the assigned room really does have windows to the outside.

The hotel is said to have 135 guest rooms according to several sources. No extra beds are reported to be available beyond the dedicated family room categories, which limits flexibility for parties needing extra sleeping places outside these rooms. The hotel is non-smoking in all areas. Those with specific requirements for room size, bed configuration or windows should communicate this clearly at the time of booking to avoid disappointment upon arrival.

Lounge with bar, sauna and conference facilities on site

In the hotel's lobby there is a lounge with a bar where guests can buy coffee, snacks, drinks and basic items. The space is furnished with lounge furniture and serves as a common recreation area for guests – a deliberate concept choice that is typical of the Aiden chain's philosophy and which distinguishes the hotel from more traditional hotel receptions with only a check-in desk. Breakfast buffet is served daily; whether breakfast is included in the room price or booked separately depends on the chosen booking option and should be checked carefully at booking to avoid unexpected additional charges at checkout.

The hotel's sauna is available to overnight guests and time is booked at reception. The sauna recurs in guest reviews as an appreciated feature, particularly during the colder seasons. Reception is staffed around the clock and the hotel is pet-friendly. Luggage storage is available on site for guests who need to leave luggage before check-in or after check-out, which is convenient for those arriving early or with a late flight.

For meetings and smaller conferences there is a room with space for up to 16 people, making the hotel an option for smaller work groups and internal meetings. A car park is available adjacent to the property; whether parking is included in the room price or charged separately is not clear from available official sources and should be confirmed directly with the hotel before arrival. Those planning to drive to Stockholm should also note that street parking on Kungsholmen is charged and time-limited in most streets near the hotel.