Hotel Reisen - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt  

On Stockholm’s scenic waterfront at Skeppsbron, steps from the Royal Palace and the cobbled streets of the Old Town. Ferries to Djurgården (Wasa Museum, Skansen, Gröna Lund) are just outside, and Södermalm’s hip scene is moments away. Address: Skeppsbron 12, 11130 Stockholm.

Hôtel Reisen blends a flamboyant, historic past (founded 1819) with modern renovations. Choose from 144 rooms and suites with water or Old Town views, and some suites even include a private sauna. Rooms come with wireless internet, safe, cable TV, coffee-making facilities, hairdryer and minibar (charges may apply).

Indoor swimming pool, full spa and sauna, gym and valet parking. 24-hour reception, multilingual staff, laundry and dry cleaning, elevator and parking (extra charge). Pets allowed on request (extra charge) — a genuinely pet-friendly waterfront base to wake up to sea-breeze mornings.

Conference room and meeting facilities plus wireless internet in rooms. 24-hour reception and on-site services make business stays straightforward.

On-site restaurant and bar serve convenient, stylish meals and drinks. Rooms include complimentary coffee-making facilities for easy morning starts.