GRAND HOTEL

Welcome to “The Swedish Riviera”

The idea to build a "Swedish Riviera" was born on a visit to the famous Hôtel de Paris in Monte Carlo. Immediately after his return K. A. Wallenberg began to look for the most attractive site for the palace of his dreams. In the year 1892, the Swedish king Oscar II laid the cornerstone of the new hotel here in Saltsjöbaden.


During Grand Hotel's inauguration in 1893, King Oscar II commanded the whole of The Swedish Navy to anchor in front of the hotel and to fire salute of guns. King Oscar II had also ordered two highly valuable vases in china and gold, with the portraits of Queen Sophia and the King himself. The two magnificent vases adorn the hotel's lobby even today, standing on either side of the old open fireplace - at the same spot where they were installed at the inauguration ceremony.

Ever since its inauguration, Grand Hotel Saltsj?baden has played a historic role on both national and international plane - peace negotiations have been held here at times of war, Heads of State have held conferences here, and among the guests there have been both royal personages and stars from Hollywood. Today with respect of the past the hotel has undertaken a major renovation, and Helnan International Hotels are proud to present one of the most attractive hotels in Sweden with all modern facilities to the comfort of our guests.

Location & Information By car: E4/E20 towards Stockholm, then follow Rute 222 (Gustavsberg), passing "Nacka" turn towards "Saltsj?baden", the motorway ends in Saltsj?baden where you follow the signs for "Grand Hotel Saltsj?baden" - Welcome!

By plane: Taxi service available at all times at the airport. Transportation time is aprox. 45 min. An Alternative is going by train "Arlanda Express" to the central station change to the Metro (Underground) to "Slussen" (two stops) and there take the train "Saltsj?banan" to the end station in Saltsj?baden, which is directly in front of the hotel.

Accommodation & Rooms Wake up close to the sea. Most of our 121 rooms and suites offer an ever-changing view of the sea. All rooms are newly renovated and refurbished in warm maritime red and blue colours and offer a cosy and luxurious atmosphere for our guests. We offer various room categories such as Single, Standard, Superior Rooms, Junior Suites, a Tower Suite and our famous Frank Sinatra Suite. Standard equipment in all rooms: Minibar, TV, Pay-TV, Telephone, Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Safebox.

Our Standard Rooms are adapted for two persons and some have the possibility of one extra bed.

Our Superior Rooms and Junior Suites, all with king size beds, coffee & tea in room, sea view and some with balcony also have the possibility of one extra bed.

Our most famous Junior Suite "The Yellow Saloon" gained its name due to the event taking place here in 1938. "The Saltsj?baden Agreement" was signed in this room by SAF (the Swedish Employers' Confederation) and LO (the Swedish Trade Union Confederation).

The Tower Suite with king size bed and sea view is placed in one of the hotels front towers.

The Frank Sinatra Suite - Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner (his second wife) as well as many others have stayed here - is placed in the other front tower and offers Jacuzzi and bedroom in the tower. A very popular suite for the wedding night.


Dining
Our a la Carte restaurant "Sea Front" offers an international as well as Swedish cuisine. As the name "Sea Front" indicates our restaurant has a great view of the sea and on the terrace you can enjoy the long Swedish summer evenings. "The French Dining Room" is another choice of restaurant if you are a party that would like some privacy.

Recreation Facilities
In June 2005 we opened up for a new wellness department with massage, fitness, gym, steam bath, sauna and Jacuzzi and in the autumn of 2006 we will have a swimming pool as well. All our guests are offered costs SEK 195, entrance fee to the area.

Next to the hotel you find outdoor tennis courts and only 3km away an 18-hole and 9-hole golf course and not to mention the marina where you can rent motorboats to explore the beautiful archipelago. In general the area around the hotel offers many possibilities for sports; walking hikes, mountain biking, swimming in the summer and skiing, curling and ice-skating in the winter.

Places of Interest
The capital of Sweden "Stockholm", only 15 min by car away from the hotel, offers a very wide range of cultural events and attractions. The train "Saltsjöbanan" takes you from the front door of the hotel directly to the city centre. The hotel is placed in the middle of the famous archipelago and many boat companies offer various trips and tours. Around the hotel you can walk up to the former observatory and enjoy the spectacular view or you can visit the Church of Revelation (Uppenbarelse Kyrkan).

Meetings
In a peaceful environment even the busiest of days can be relaxing. Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden includes 12 modern conference rooms named after famous lighthouses in Swedish waters. Most of them can be adapted to the size and shape that best suit the purpose of the conference. Our largest hall, Landsort can accommodate 275 persons.

A successful conference will include an element of recreation and informal social contact. Perhaps designed to foster team spirit and encourage participants to learn to know each other better. Grand Hotel Saltsj?baden offers packages due to your request regarding banqueting dinner and menus and our head chief will recommend wines for the chosen menu. The dinner is served in one of our restaurants.

Banquets
The wedding of your dreams, the birthday party of the century or the annual get-together-party for your employees - we offer the perfect surroundings and banqueting facilities to make your event something very special. The French Dining room with morrows and gold gives the right historical touch or maybe you prefer the more modern Gr?nsk?r with the spectacular view on all sides to the sea!

Special offers during weekends, summer and holidays - please contact us directly.

News
Autumn 2006 we open our new Swimming Pool.
Summer 2006 we have 140 rooms.