The location is top-notch - I was shocked at how close it is to the Arlanda Airport Express train, about a one-minute walk on a flat surface. It is centrally located with T-bana, bus stops, restaurants and the busy shopping area. The daily rate was also reasonable for the location, with included breakfast, which, by itself, was boring. However, the staff were pleasant, despite their busy workload—a shout-out to them.
I would also like to give a shout-out to Denise, who was from a sister hotel. She was pleasant and helpful. Thank you, Denise, for recommending a pastry shop in your neighbourhood.
That's where all the pros stop. The entrance seems reasonably clean and pleasant. However, as soon as I stepped into the elevator, the unpleasant, dirty carpet gave me the uneasy sleazy motel feeling. It worsened after I stepped off the elevator. The stained, dark-coloured carpet was as unwelcome as one can get. I don't understand. Why can't they use tile floors for the high-traffic areas? How much can they cost when the tile floors are easier to clean and maintain, not to mention the high-class and pleasant feel one gets as a first impression.
The room we had was a good size. While the room, especially the bathroom, seemed clean, the scratches on the floor again gave an unpleasant feeling. There weren't many amenities in the room, but I am fine with the bare minimum, as my purpose was not to spend much time in the hotel room when on vacation.