THE BEST HOTEL IN SWEDEN 10 October, 2018 by Mette Von Schack Hotel Diplomat has been awarded as Sweden’s best hotel and number 5 in Northern Europe by the prestigious magazine Condé Nast Traveler in the category “Best Hotels in Northern Europe: Readers’ Choice Awards 2018”. The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel.”
Villa Dagmar 18 June, 2018 by Mette Von Schack The countdown has begun. Our new hotel Villa Dagmar will open in 2020. Villa Dagmar will offer a luxurious and international hotel experience on vibrant Östermalmstorg in Stockholm. Within close proximaty to luxury boutiques, award-winning restaurants and with the totally renovated food hall, Östermalmshallen integrated with the hotel – Villa Dagmar will be located in the very heart of one of the most high-end neighborhoods of the city. The boutique hotel will feature 70 beautifully decorated rooms and suites, meeting rooms and event spaces, spa, a flower shop and a restaurant offering unique dining experiences. Here, design, personalized service and a variety of food and drink experiences comes together. Stay tuned! >>VILLA DAGMAR<<
@Diplomat Abstrakt 4 April, 2018 by Mette Von Schack April 11 – April 15 We are proud to present Galleri Charlotte Lund’s exhibition @Diplomat Abstakt, by Patrik Aarnivaara and Marcus Eek, during Stockholm Art Week . Both of the artists grasp the concept of abstraction from different angles and in different materials. The result is paintings and sculptures expressing playfulness within sharp limits. Marcus Eek works with acrylic and oil, completely focused on abstract painting inspired by light, material and balance. Patrik Aarnivaara creates sculptures and works with photography and video. The new sculptures are made of plastic, brass and metal and the mind of measuring instruments. The exhibition is on view in our Lounge 11-15 April
The Online Store 13 November, 2017 by Mette Von Schack Our online store is finally here! Get the Diplomat feeling with the Diplomat bathrobe, quality bed set and the Diplomat scented candle delivered to your doorstep. Want to surprise someone with the gift of an unforgettable stay with us? It’s all in there. >>SHOP NOW<<
Afternoon Tea by Ida Sjöstedt 29 August, 2017 by Mette Von Schack We’re very excited to launch our new Afternoon Tea signed the fashion designer Ida Sjöstedt! September 1st is the premiere of the Afternoon Tea created by Ida Sjöstedt herself together with our pastry chef Calle Isaksson. Playful, feminine and luxurious. The inspiration comes from fairy tales, midsummer night dreams, and elf dust. The sweet flavors of midsummer flowers like lavender, roses, hibiscus, violet and jasmine are combined with berries for freshness. “My dresses are often described as eye candy, and in the same way, I want my Afternoon Tea at Hotel Diplomat to be a feast for the eyes as well as for the palate.” – Ida Sjösted >>READ THE PRESS RELEASE <<
Bamford – Body and Skincare 16 June, 2017 by Mette Von Schack Along with NK Stockholm, we are proud to be Bamford’s main partner in Sweden. Bamford’s luxury products are now available in all of our rooms and will be for sale in Butiken. Bamford uses the finest ingredients of the highest quality to create skin and body care. All products are developed and manufactured in England, where Bamford produces carefully selected fragrances, candles, facial and body care inspired by the nature. All products are used in treatments at the award-winning The Bamford Haybarn Spa in Cotswolds, England.
We’re Opening a smaller Food Hall and Wine Bar – Butiken 18 May, 2017 by Mette Von Schack In June, we’re opening a smaller food hall and wine bar – Butiken. Butiken will be located adjacent to our hotel on Strandvägen and will be focusing on locally grown delicacies and personal service. Guests will be able to enjoy a glass of wine whilst choosing from the range of fresh fish, seafood, charcuterie, meat and cheese offered over counter. The food hall and wine bar will be a meeting spot for the hotels guests as well as for the locals. Here, guests can meet for breakfast, lunch or dinner with a glass of wine, or pick up prepared meals to take home. Our own popular products will also be available for sale, including the Hotel Diplomat Tea blend, coffee, olive oil and marmalade. Åsa Linnman will be responsible for Butiken and the wine bar will be led by sommelier and wine enthusiast Martin Ingeström. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Butiken in June!
Albanian Investment & Development Council 3 April, 2017 by Mette Von Schack Hotel Diplomat’s partner and Chairman Anna Cappelen, provides advice and experience to the Albanian investment and development council. In May 2016, the Albanian government appointed an Investment Council in collaboration with Swedish business. The Investment and Development council is a substructure of the National Economic Council of Albania, with the participation of a group from Swedish business that will assist the Albanian Government in its reform efforts and to attract new investments to the country. The Council is chaired by the Albanian Prime Minister on behalf of Albanian government and former Prime Minister Göran Persson on behalf of Swedish businesses. Albania faces some great challenges in order to become an economically and politically fully integrated part of Europe, and to create growth and increased prosperity for the citizens. The council will lead the work towards European standards and will provide advice and experiences. Other members in the Investment and Development Council: Mrs Anna Cappelen – Partner and Chairman of Hotel Diplomat, tourism promotion expert. Mr Fredrik Cappelen – Advisor to private equity and board member of several leading European companies. Mr Carl Eric Stålberg – Senior advisor for Bank Industry, international sports events expert. Mr Anders Lindberg – Communications and public policy advisor to leading European companies. Mr Jan Johansson – Former President of SCA, one of the world´s leading consumer goods company and forest companies. Mrs Anna Elam – CEO in the holding company of East Capital.
Five Stars 4 January, 2017 by Mette Von Schack We are proud to announce that we are now a five-star hotel! Over the past year we have worked extensively towards our goal; to become five-star star in January, 2017. Each department in the hotel has been analyzed thoroughly and new procedures and routines have been implemented to assure the high level of service and quality at each level. We look forward to your next visit and hope that you will enjoy your stay with us!
Feel-Good Flames 2 December, 2016 by Mette Von Schack The most wanted Christmas gift is, without doubt, our scented candle. Relaxing scents of wood and almond, added with lavender, rose and orange bloom will fill your home and spread that well-being feeling. On sale in the Reception.