Fancy a movie? The Rival is a boutique hotel with its own cinema. The hotel is shaped by the vision of its owner - former member of Abba, Benny Andersson - who wanted to recapture the glamour of the hotel from when it originally opened as the Aston Hotel in the 1930s. Located in Sodermalm, the heart of Stockholm, this boutique hotel overlooks Mariatorget, the city's most beautiful square, and is perfect for sightseeing and shopping.

The facilities

In the mood for classic Swedish dishes or fancy a selection of fine wines? The Bistro is the perfect place for guests to gather and enjoy one another's company while tasting local specialties. Wood floors and bright yellow walls set this place off as the boutique hotel's place-to-be for a social atmosphere. If cocktails are all you're looking for, the Art Deco Cocktail Bar is a great choice. Classic cocktails are available or get a little creative and mix-and-match your own creation. To unwind the Café Rival is available for coffee and pastries - from the Rival Bakery next door-as well as beer and wine in a more casual atmosphere.

The rooms

The 99 rooms of this boutique hotel are a happy blend of functionality and elegance of design. Creating no difference between business and leisure travellers, the hotel maintains the concept that all types of travellers want the same, which is function and beauty with surprises in-between. Following that there are no business rooms available, a business centre equally does not exist at this boutique hotel. However, you will not need to leave your room in order to find the up-to-date technology and conveniences needed to conduct any and all business. Also, you will not need to leave you room to relax in the boutique hotel. Instead, lay back, close the black-out curtains and indulge in the high thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, a hot bath and enjoy a CD or sound of the birds from outside.