Hotel Birger
Jarl
Stockholm, Sweden
Inspired by the Swedish countryside
The Birger Jarl has undergone a
great change. Source of inspiration have included majestic Swedish birch
trees, the traditional red color of rural Swedish houses and good
old-fashioned consideration for our guests. In sculpting our
surroundings, we have sought to reflect the warmth of summer lakes, the
scent of midsummer flowers and the exuberance of July sunshine. But we
have to let the cold of winter into our rooms - sparkling pure, tranquil
and snug, like the first snow.
In every corner of Birger Jarl, Swedish designers have communicated
their unique interpretation of hot and cold, summer and winter. This can
take the form of ice crystal forms in a woolen rug or the warm curve of
a cool glass. The style is modern as it is timeless, while it welcomes
the multicultural world in which we live with open arms. The new Birger
Jarl is a refugee for all, and there is a favorite spot for everyone. It
is a hotel in a constant state of change, of vibrant renewal. You may
visit us in August, but you can be sure that the Birger Jarl will look
quite different by Christmas time.
In other words, you'll feel welcome and at home with us at any time of
the year!
Hotel facilities
Number of rooms: 240
Of which, business rooms: 115
Non-smoking rooms: 57
Number of beds: 397
Rooms
Between 1994 and
1998, all our rooms were completely refurbished. Our aim
is to create accommodation to suit both business and
leisure travellers. We have designed areas with the
working guest in mind - there’s plenty of space, lots
of electric sockets, ISDN connections in every room as
well as voicemail.
Our digital exchange has modular plugs. We also have
ISDN lines in every room, though to take advantage of
this facility you must ask for it specially at
reception. We have chosen to fit every room with a
proper desk lamp to make evening working easier.
One of the most important and memorable aspects of
staying in a hotel is how well you have slept. When we
renovated the rooms, we chose our bed supplier with
care. Down pillows and duvets are standard in every room
and, of course, there are alternatives for
allergy-sufferers. In spite of our central Stockholm
location, our guests are not disturbed by noise from the
street.
We offer our guests a
wide range of free TV channels as well as six pay
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Restaurants
Restaurant on entrance floor. Coffee bar in the lobby.
Gym
The seventh floor is the place to unwind and work out. Our
gym is located next to the sauna and is free for the use of
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The forgotten room
One fine day, the renovation of our rooms was finally complete. The
builders dusted themselves down, packed up their tools and headed for
home. But when the plastic sheeting was removed from the walls, we made
an amazing discovery. Room 247 had not been touched! Due to its
out-of-the-way position at the end of a corridor, it had simply been
overlooked.
So now room 247 remains as a symbol of the 70’s and shows how the
Birger Jarl hotel used to look. Opinions vary as to whether the decor is
an example of good taste or not!.
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247, the forgotten room. |
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