Crystal Plaza Hotel

Location was great. Posh neighborhood

Showers were too small and water spilled out in the floor

Hotel Crystal Plaza delivers a great blend of classic 19th-century architecture and practical comfort right in the heart of Stockholm. Situated just off Birger Jarlsgatan near Stureplan, the location is the standout highlight—within easy walking distance of Gamla Stan, premier shopping areas, and the Östermalmstorg and Hötorget metro stations. The breakfast buffet provides a solid daily spread of fresh bread, pastries, cold cuts, cheeses, eggs, and fruit. Service at the front desk is prompt, polite, and accommodating with luggage storage and local recommendations.

Great location, nice staff, 24/7 front desk. There's a 7/11 right around the corner, very convenient, check their schedule ahead. Seemed very clean to me except for the electric kettle. Great bed.

Restaurant breakfast-only is not vegan friendly except for fruit. Some lamps in my room didn't work at all, the switches for lights were all on or none, actually the last 2 days most of the lamps and lightbulbs stopped working so it was difficult to pack my bags and use the sauna or the toilet as I couldn't see. I expected more for the room price, at least good lightning, that was my biggest issue I'll say. The noise of the room next door which was the next more expensive was very clear, I could tell when newcomers came and what some did (I was there 6 days). Some of the pieces of the shower and bathtub didn't work either. The mini fridge wasn't very cold. The electric kettle in the room was really dirty. No AC just a small fan, wasn't an issue for me, but some people who struggle with heat might want to consider it.

Fantastic location (very near city center). Parking available (paid). Great breakfast buffet.

I stayed in a single room which was more a closet than a room. It's an old building (nothing wrong with that) with old windows with very poor thermal and sound insulation. The noise from the street below was overwhelming, especially at night (thank god I had earplugs). The room was very warm despite the mild temperature outside. I ultimately realized the culprit was the mini fridge, put there for "my comfort". Eventually I was able to turn it off, but too late.