Crystal Plaza Hotel

Art Nouveau building on Birger Jarlsgatan near Stureplan in Östermalm

Crystal Plaza Hotel is located at Birger Jarlsgatan 35 in Stockholm, a stone's throw from Stureplan. The hotel is marketed as a hotel in Östermalm with distinct Art Nouveau character and is operated under the Excellence Hotels brand. The building is constructed in Art Nouveau style and is considered a culturally and historically valuable object – the Stockholm City Museum has listed the property with a blue plaque, which means it is assessed to represent exceptionally high cultural and historical values. The façade and common areas bear clear features of turn-of-the-century architecture, and the interior combines older characteristic elements with contemporary standards.

Crystal chandeliers appear in several room types and are a recurring interior design feature that clearly distinguishes the hotel from more standardised establishments in the same price range. The lobby and common areas are furnished in a style that contrasts with newly built hotels in Stockholm. The combination of Art Nouveau exterior and artfully decorated interior is not uncommon for buildings from this period that have been renovated in stages during the 20th century.

Reception is staffed around the clock, which is convenient for guests arriving late or early in the day. The hotel is entirely non-smoking and pets are not permitted. A lift is available in the building. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. The hotel has an ironing room available for guests, and dry cleaning and laundry services are offered for a fee. Fax and photocopying are available on site for guests who need them during their stay.

Room categories from single rooms to junior suites and The Vault

Crystal Plaza Hotel's room range spans a broad spectrum in both design and standard. The hotel offers single rooms, double rooms in several variants, triple rooms and suites. Single rooms are available in standard format with views of either Birger Jarlsgatan or a quiet courtyard – guests can indicate their preference when booking. Double rooms are available in several categories, including an option without windows to the outside, which may suit those who prioritise privacy and darkness over daylight.

One of the more unusual rooms is The Vault – a modern, windowless room with a 160 cm wide double bed, private bathroom with shower and toilet, work area and television with cable channels and tea and coffee facilities. The hotel also has Room 224, another windowless option with seating area, work area, television, shower, toilet and hairdryer. The triple room accommodates two to three guests with separate beds. The junior suite is the hotel's most spacious standard category and according to the official website has its own living room.

All rooms have free WiFi, flat-screen television with cable channels, safe, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. The bathrooms have showers. Desk and telephone are available in the rooms, and minibar is featured in several categories. Crystal chandeliers are a recurring interior design feature in several of the room designs. The hotel works with a nearby gym that guests can use for a fee, but there is no gym at the hotel itself. Room service is offered during your stay.

Restaurant Ming – Chinese and Asian food on the hotel's ground floor

The hotel's restaurant is Ming, which serves Asian food with Chinese cuisine as its base. The restaurant is located on the hotel's ground floor on Birger Jarlsgatan in Östermalm and is open to both hotel guests and outside visitors. The menu includes dim sum, Chinese lunch and dinner. Dim sum is served on Fridays and Saturdays and is one of the restaurant's most prominent features in its marketing. Lunch is served Monday to Friday and dinner is offered every day of the week.

The breakfast buffet is served in Restaurant Ming every day. Whether breakfast is included in the room price depends on which package is booked – guests should check this carefully when booking. The breakfast buffet is also open to visitors not staying at the hotel, for a fee per person. The hotel also has a bar and lounge, which provides the opportunity for drinks and light refreshments outside the restaurant's regular meal times. Room service is offered at the hotel, but it is not clear from available official material during which times delivery takes place.

Östermalm and Stureplan with surrounding streets have a dense restaurant offering within walking distance of the hotel. Staff can recommend and book tables at nearby restaurants, which is convenient for guests seeking something other than Asian food. The wide range in the district means guests rarely need to take public transport to find a restaurant option that suits them. The hotel's location in one of Stockholm's best-stocked restaurant quarters is a clear advantage for the food-interested visitor.

Public transport and parking – location near underground station and Stureplan

The nearest underground station is Östermalmstorg on the underground's red line, with an exit towards Stureplan. From there, the hotel is a five-minute walk north along Birger Jarlsgatan. From Stockholm Central Station, take the red line towards Mörby centrum or Ropsten and get off at Östermalmstorg. The hotel's location near Stureplan also provides access to buses connecting to other parts of the city, making it easy to get to and from the hotel without a car.

Parking is available for a fee in a garage adjacent to the hotel, but the number of spaces is limited. Guests arriving by car should confirm the parking space in advance directly with the hotel. The hotel has no car park of its own but refers to an external or partner facility near Birger Jarlsgatan.

Humlegården park is a short walk north along Birger Jarlsgatan and offers a green retreat in the middle of the city. Hallwyl Museum and the Historical Museum can be reached on foot from the hotel. Djurgården with the Vasa Museum, Skansen and Gröna Lund are accessible by bus or tram from Stureplan. The hotel's central location makes it possible to reach many of Stockholm's attractions on foot or with a short public transport journey. Staff speak Swedish, English and Chinese and can assist with ticket booking and restaurant recommendations during your stay. The hotel's position on Birger Jarlsgatan means guests are in direct proximity to one of Stockholm's most well-known streets for shopping and city life.