Haymarket by Scandic is a brand new hotel located in the old PUB building on Hötorget in Stockholm. Last Friday, we, along with a bunch of other travel bloggers, were invited to breakfast here, and we have to say that we were really sold on the cool 20s atmosphere.
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Upon entering the entrance of the Haymarket, there is no reception desk. Instead, you can hang out in the film-inspired lobby and choose whether to visit one of the three restaurants: Greta's (healthy and eco-conscious café), Americain (cocktail bar) or Paul's (American brasserie).
The theme is well thought out and it's decadent and sophisticated 20s. Staff wear vests or suspenders, the bar plays soft jazz and Greta Garbo (who was working in a hat bar here when she was discovered) has inspired the hotel's film theme.
Consistent food theme
The three restaurants at Haymarket by Scandic serve different foods, but there is a common thread. It has been inspired by the health trends of the American upper class in the 20th century, with a strong focus on vegetarian options.
There are also influences from 20th century European cooking and from what was exotic and trendy at the time, like the Caribbean and the extremely expensive pineapple, for example. And then some environmental awareness, some chefs from famous restaurants and some decadence on top of that....
Stay at the hotel?
If you want to stay at the hotel, there are 405 rooms, ranging from smaller rooms to the large suite, with a roof terrace of 97 square metres. We got to check out one of the "regular" rooms and it was not overly luxurious, but with a pretty cool style.
If you're a guest at the hotel, you also get access to a very special service where you can ask for help with more or less impossible things, like getting a table in fully booked restaurants or getting ahead of the queue at popular clubs - and they'll do it!
We are not planning any hotel accommodation in Stockholm, but I am keen to try the lunch one day, which should cost around 145 SEK. Have you visited Haymarket and what did you think?
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Lennart says:
I had no idea!
30 May 2016 - 7:42
Steve says:
It's good to have fresh new ideas.
30 May 2016 - 8:49
Geddfish says:
Completely blank slate for me. Looked superb.
Healthy breakfast, mmmm 😉 looked delicious.
I make my own fig jam, by the way.
Wishing you a nice Monday! 😀
30 May 2016 - 8:55
Ama de casa says:
No, I haven't been to Stockholm for a couple of years. The last time I was there, PUB was still PUB.
However, I have stayed a few times in the hotel that was there on the upper floors of the PUB building, which was then Rica. Most often, however, we stayed at the Rica that was located on Slöjdgatan. Is probably fairly completely renovated now I would guess, although I had nothing at all to complain about then when it was Rica. Especially not the location 😀
30 May 2016 - 8:57
towe says:
Thank you for a lovely breakfast Friday and I will definitely come back to Haymarket!
30 May 2016 - 9:56
Inga says:
Your post made me think of a cool hotel in LA. Check out the link! Really looking forward to cocktails at Haymarket when we get home 😀.
http://www.edisondowntown.com/mobile/
30 May 2016 - 10:10
Ditte says:
Great concept and fun to be invited!
I've been following the construction for a while, but will have to pay a visit there when I get home. The design certainly seemed appealing.
There are more new hotels in Stockholm now and it feels good to have both variety and choice.
30 May 2016 - 11:57
admin says:
Lennart, neither did we before. The last time we were in the PUB house it was... PUB there 😉.
Steve, right?
Geddfish, oh own fig jam... Sounds really good!!!!
Ama de casa, even though we live in Stockholm we had missed this hotel... 😉.
Towe, you too! Yes, we liked this place! 😉
Inga, oh what a cool place! They have gone further than Heymarket, I must say 😉.
Ditte, you've got it! I don't really understand how we have missed the building... 😉.
30 May 2016 - 15:43
Anette says:
We'll have to try that hotel next time we're in Stockholm ☺.
30 May 2016 - 19:02
Jeanette says:
Thank you, please!
Yes it will definitely be visited again! Good to see you too 🙂
30 May 2016 - 20:24
We are Nodes says:
Great review! We really need to go there soon!
30 May 2016 - 20:40
Elisabeth says:
New place for me!
30 May 2016 - 21:18
Eva – People in the Street says:
How nice it seems! Maybe we can book us there the next time we visit Stockholm 🙂 Can be a turn in the autumn.
30 May 2016 - 21:21
admin says:
Anette, we liked what we saw! 🙂
Jeanette, the world of travel blogging is nice and gives a lot of positive energy 🙂.
We are nodes, thank you! We liked the place!
Elisabeth, glad we can tell you about something new! 😉
Eva, fun if you come to Stockholm! Maybe we can meet too!?
30 May 2016 - 21:37
Matts Torebring says:
It is becoming increasingly rare for us to stay in hotels in Stockholm. We always get a room and breakfast at our daughter's house in Enskede. It looked delicious to say the least.
30 May 2016 - 21:38
BP says:
I have read a lot about Scandic Haymarket in various local newspapers in the city. The hotel has attracted a lot of attention so far. Always fun with something new that is actually old if you say so. Will definitely look in there on occasion - perfect blog fodder;-)
30 May 2016 - 22:31
admin says:
Matts, it sounds nice and luxurious to have a hotel breakfast with your daughter! 😉
BP, I think you should definitely check it out! It will be interesting to see what you write about the place! 😉
31 May 2016 - 14:49
Inga Magnusson says:
We often stay in hotels in Stockholm when we visit our family. Our favourite, Sergel Plaza, is closed for renovation so this Haymarket might be an alternative. It is also centrally located and we want that.
02 June 2016 - 6:44