Ett Hem - Stockholm

Don’t get me wrong - this is a really lovely hotel to stay at and it is just an edge off me giving it 5/5. The interior design and decor are outstanding. The staff are all really friendly and welcoming. It’s situated in a nice suburb of Stockholm surrounded by embassies and in a good residential area. It’s a bit of a walk to get into the city centre or to restaurants but that all adds to its appeal. The slight criticism I would have is that for the cost, it doesn’t quite deliver the excellence you expect. For example, not putting a towel for the basin in the separate toilet - accept it was an error by housekeeping but then to be told by reception that they had run out of the hand towels so couldn’t replace it was just just disappointing. Breakfast each morning was the same format - no variety - and it was also pretty slow to get to you. When we checked in they explained the cool air system but what they didn’t say was that because our room faced south, it got very hot during the day and retained the heat at night so if we wanted a fan or portable air con unit they could provide one; which they did when we asked after two very hot nights there. These are all minor things which are easily fixable but just need tightening up by management and through training for this to be a hotel fully at the top of its game.

This is a hotel that truly lives up to its reputation.Staying at Ett Hem has been on my travel bucket list for almost 10 years. It simultaneously feels like your wealthy Swedish aunt has given you the keys to the house and liquor cabinet but left the staff as well as living experiential essay defining Swedish luxury. The interiors are designed by Else Crawford and no corner is untouched. The design finished are not just meat to look high end, they are with authentic Svensk Tenn and Georg Jensen pieces throughout the hotel and rooms. Meals are homemade and taste like they were made with love from a talented family member. The sauna facilities are spacious, private and the highlight of the trip on a cold Swedish winter night.

I can only repeat previous reviews- this hotel is a gem. Warm and welcoming. Beautifully designed. The room are beautiful yet cosy. Every details is thought about. The ability to set yourself anywhere in the two houses is great, the only draw back is that it is hard to choose from some many idyllic places. Big tack to Astrid who welcomed us and all the team who made us feel so welcome.

This hotel is magical. Ilse Crawford has worked her magic on the interior design. The two historic homes that comprise the property have beautiful detailing that has been preserved and enhanced. The staff are amazing. They make you feel so welcome and you can ask any one of them about anything and they will help you. I would put this on par with the Aman hotels - but a completely different vibe. At Amans you keep to yourself whereas at Ett Hem you feel like you are being welcomed into your friends home.

The food, the service, the art, the garden, everything about Ett Hem is perfect. The buildings are beautifully restored and perfectly decorated. It is located in a rather central but quiet, residential part of Stockholm. There were always around delicious treats like cookies and dried fruits. Long story short, nothing tops Ett Hem!