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Nice hotel, cosy, familial, quiet, nearby the Castle, beautiful view, good food, nice peoples

Stayed in August 2025

Unavailability of tea and coffee in the rooms. There was an area to help yourself, but nothing was there until 8.00 when breakfast was available anyway. We arrived on Sunday and it was as if the place shut down until 8 on Monday morning. Very dark breakfast room lit by candlelight only. Unfriendly breakfast staff.

Beautiful and full of character. Friendly and helpful receptionist.

Stayed in July 2025

Level of service varying from good to bad. Hotel had a lot of young trainees which were not properly orientated to their jobs. Food at the restaurant was expensive and the quality of it at best only ordinary. The Classic Hamburger was a big disappointment and not even close worth the cost of 27,- euros. Deep cleaning of the nice bathroom could be a good iedea. This is nice but rather expensive place. You should get better with that money.

Beautiful place in beautiful location. Beautiful room with working air conditioning.

Stayed in July 2025

Bed (as are most in Sweden) was far too soft

Great location. Cosy vibe

Stayed in April 2025

No fridge for guests.

The vibe, the interior design which felt royal

Stayed in July 2024

Big parking lot between hotel and harbor

Location and atmosphere

Stayed in August 2024

A few issues: - the rooms were renovated a long time ago so the bathrooms are tired and the grout on the floor and wall are mouldy. Could do with a deep clean. The shower curtains should be replaced more often. - the breakfast buffet was OK but not as good as other hotels we had stayed in during our trip. Of particular annoyance was the fact that they do not offer normal milk - only soy, oat and lactose free. Even other Swedish guests were surprised! - for the price and size of the room, we were surprised that there was no bar fridge or tea and coffee making facilities in the room.

We loved our stay at the Gripsholms Värdshus. It is a charming collection of old buildings (almost like a tiny village) with a really lovely feel and atmosphere. We had a lake view room, though the trees were quite large and not much of a view - but that did not matter as we were keen to explore the charming village of Mariefred. The hotel has a huge outdoor garden and we were able to enjoy the multiple areas of the outdoor lounge and bar. The position of the hotel could not be better - right in the heart of Mariefred, on the edge of a fjord and overlooking the amazing castle (definitely worth a visit). Overall, a lovely stay and would recommend it.

Stayed in September 2024

In my room the tap/faucet in the bath was next to impossible to turn. It was very hot and I couldn't fix it. Nor could anyone in my family. We had to take cold tap water in a cup and pour severe times to regulate the temperature. The reception was closed so I formed them of this inconvenience in the morning.

The location, the rooms, the breakfast and it was very pretty interior.

Stayed in August 2024

The room is very "simple" but we knew from the photos. The bath was a bit old.

The location is great, right on the board walk. The service is excellent and so is the restaurant. The public areas of the hotel are very nice.

Stayed in August 2024

Parking in the area is very challenging. Front desk was closed from about 9 pm to 8 am. No access at all to anyone from hotel. We had to store some medicine in a refrigerator and desk staff said no problem and put it in a refrigerator in kitchen or area behind reception. Unfortunately we could not get timely access to it and had to wait until 8 am. That did not work well for us. If we had just had a heads up about the closure when they took the medication from us it would have helped immensely.

The location overlooking the water at the castle was wonderful. The room was comfortable and bathroom and shower were very modern. Restaurant is very nice but pricey (most likely because of location). Breakfast was good.

Stayed in August 2024

Mainly two points: - The shower setup in the bathroom could have been better, as the floor normally got wet after a shower, including the mat, which wasn’t great. - The restaurant menu could include more kids options.

Friendly staff, well organized overall, kids friendly with areas for them to play, good breakfast and restaurant, calm and in a perfect location.

Stayed in August 2024

There was no air conditioning. We travelled late spring and it was quite warm so needed the windows open and the fan which was provided.

Location by the lake was great. Room was spacious and comfortable with a nice view of the lake. We ate in the bar where the service and food were very good.

Stayed in May 2024

Shower can be updated

This is a fantastic place to stay in Mariefred. The location is perfect, beautiful grounds, great breakfast and very friendly staff.

Stayed in July 2024

Wifi was a bit fiddly to get onto but once connected it was fine.

Perfectly located with a great view of Gripsholms Slott. Staff were fantastic and friendly. Our room was large and had everything you needed. Its got a period look and feel, which was charming, but the room had everything you would need from a modern hotel. Loved that it was a later checkout on Sunday, which meant we didn't have to rush.

Stayed in July 2024

We didn't like the breakfast as much because there was no decaffinated coffee or cafe latte included. You had to pay extra. Swedish breakfasts usually serve some type of dark rye breads, but not here. Some herring would be nice with the eggs

We really liked the location, the building, the outdoor areas, and the gardens. The room was beautiful, the bed was very comfortable. The staff was very helpful. The town is fantastic. The Skänken restaurant was beautiful inside. It was easy to park.

Stayed in May 2024

All good as expected

Stayed in December 2023

Parking was away from hotel property and inconvenient

Comfortable room good location

Stayed in August 2023

Food and wine list weren’t up to scratch for such a lovely location. Old fashioned wine and food. Not awful but not what you expect in Europe.

Location

Stayed in August 2023

No tea making in room or access in main hotel. Indeed, doors locked between parts of hotel. Stayed at Vadstena Kloster Hotel last year, much nicer.

Clean and generally quiet. Restaurant good, but not great. Castle and village very nice. Good place to spend a day.

Stayed in July 2023

Our room was ground floor and next to the carpark which was a little disheartening. However the external sound proofing really good which is more than could be said for internal. The neighbours could be clearly heard and we had a very loud man next door. Fortunately after about 11pm it became very quiet and it was a peaceful night but the sound insulation was a concern. No complementary tea/coffee facilities.

Comfy bed and nice decor. Good shower. Room rate included breakfast which was lovely. Very extensive choice of freshly prepared food.. Had a meal in the restaurant which was delicious and reasonably priced for Sweden. Restaurant buzzing even on a Monday night. Located near the lake and 15 min walk from the fabulous castle/national portrait gallery.

Stayed in July 2023

Poor service in the restaurant. Three staff stood talking with each other completely ignoring our table. The reception did not charge us the extra cost for bringing two dogs when checking in, nether when we checked out. W e thought everything was prepaid and ok but they called and asked for Mastercard info when we were almost back home.

Location, building

Stayed in November 2022

Couldn't adjust the hot water in the tub so needed to let it cool. Lighting a little dim.

High quality breakfast offering, Great cheeses. Delicious steamed Cod in brown butter dinner in the pub

Stayed in September 2022

The dinner, the service, and the breakfast room.

The location and the room.

Stayed in August 2025

We were genuinely disappointed with several aspects of our stay. For dinner, we were unexpectedly seated in the pub/bar area instead of the main dining room, even though there was still plenty of space available there. It felt like the staff simply didn’t want to bother with setting or cleaning the dining room anymore. We were told the kitchen closes at 8 PM, which seemed unusually early and gave the impression they were eager to wrap up for the night. As a result, we couldn’t even order dessert — something we’ve never experienced at a hotel before. The sauna, which was advertised as a feature, had to be specially activated, and unfortunately, this wasn’t made clear beforehand. This inconvenience meant we couldn’t enjoy it as expected. Additionally, the service was disappointing. The staff at check-in and in the restaurant came across as cold and unwelcoming, which affected the overall atmosphere. The only exception was the lady at check-out, who showed more warmth and empathy than the rest of the team combined. Unfortunately, the lack of hospitality and poor service overshadowed what could have been a much more pleasant stay.

Great bed and breakfast

Stayed in June 2025