Hotel Surte, Gothenburg

Advantages: First class service, spacious rooms, clean and tidy
Disadvantages: Perhaps not so family-friendly

...This is the largest hotel in the city of Gothenburg. Don't expect a hotel the size of the Waldorf Astoria in New York or the Bellagio in Las Vegas. It's a little more compact than that, however, it is a wonderful hotel that I would recommend to anyone visiting Gothenburg. The hotel is in a nice area of the city and there is a theme park practically on your doorstep. The hotel is easily identifiable from most parts of the city with its two towers. As you enter the hotel it is clear that you have paid for a little bit of class. The lobby is huge and the greeting you receive from your hosts will leave a very good impression. The people at Gothia Towers are well trained to be very helpful and they execute the hotel ethos with aplomb. And I am not just referring to the reception staff. The bar staff, waiters, waitresses, room... Read review

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Advantages: smallish, friendly and nice
Disadvantages: I have noticed a rise in violent crime

...has Sweden's cheapest (and possibly best) record shop, Bengans. As soon as I remember what the exact address is I will put it here. Slottskogen is a large park which is great for just sitting about and taking it easy. There is a smaller park by the Humanities university buliding just behind the Museum of Art. When in Gothenburg, one must learn to watch out for the trams as there are 9 different tram lines (last time I went). There are bus and tram passes to buy but you can pay the driver. The practice of letting people in on buses through the back door has now been abandoned and it you do it you'll get told off. It is probably recommended to go in summer, since Gothenburg is at its best then, but this is also a good thing, as the hotels offer very good discounts in summer and at week-ends all year around. There are several expensive... Read review

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Advantages: DECENT LOCATION WITHIN THE CITY
Disadvantages: THERE ARE CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES

...I visited this hotel when i visited Gothenburg recently. As you walk in to the massive lounge you are greeting by wonderful decor and staff that are immacuatley turned out. I made the mistake of not booking in advance and despite there being a boat convention on in the hotel (which was attracting people from around the world) and it being 9pm in the evening the lady at reception went out of her way to find me a room after it was initially found to be full. My room did not have the best view in the world, and i found my bed uncomfortable (it was a hard matress and i prefer soft) but, again, the decor and bathroom were worth the eur 150 a night we were staying. On the ground floor was a wonderfully decidant lounge bar which served a mixture of cocktails, wines, spirits and beers. The drinks are not cheap, but they are not anywhere... Read review

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