Lifestyle | Travel Sitting snugly behind heavy oak doors, Bank Hotel offers calm respite from Sweden ’s bustling capital, which is just a two-hour flight from London. Bank Hotel is a mere 10-minute stroll from Stockholm Central Station, with the city centre easily reached via an eighteen-minute Arlanda express journey from Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Once you arrive you will be welcomed by the warm glow of the entryway to the reception.
It is based in the luxurious Östermalm district with both historic Gamla Stan or Old Town and cultural hub Djurgården just a short walk from the hotel. The decor of the lobby combines a wealth of warm wood, gold accents and plush velvet fabrics. Throughout the hotel, there is a mix of cosy furniture and subtly opulent details.
The lighting design is so meticulously curated that it feels impossible to step into harsh light. Vintage glass lampshades with golden bulbs glow in every corner making the space feel warm and inviting. Having started life in 1910 as the head office of the Södra Sverige Banking company, the building was an interpretation of a renaissance palace with Art Deco details.
After serving as several more banks and then a legal library, it has a storied history reflected in its architeture, such as stucco columns and its grand brass entrance. There are rooms and suites to suit every guests. Opt for a Graceful Deluxe Signature room and relax under the rainfall shower as your feet are warmed by the heated tile floor in your .
