The Civilian / Monocle, UK 1 October, 2014 by Mette Von Schack “Stockholm’s Hotel Diplomat sits by the water, the boats facing it will take you to most of the city’s thousands of islands but more importantly it’s in Ostermalm, a most elegant district where there may be a 17 year wait list for residential rentals in smart properties, but for visitors it’s a concentration of beautiful shops and celebrated restaurants within walking distance. The Diplomat may look serious – Scandinavian art-deco, imposing facade, it once housed embassies, thus the name – but as the doors slide silently back to reveal a blast of hot air, cool music and a cocktail bar, you get the picture pretty quickly.” – Derek Guthry.
Veckans Affärer 1 October, 2014 by Mette Von Schack “Few visitors of T/BAR are aware that upstairs, there’s a better world in the unique Cocktail Bar, where legendary bartender Clas Ryrstam mixed drinks for 40 years, until 2011. Today, Karl from Charlston handles the mixology, but the experience remains an Anglo-Saxon mini estate with personalised service.” – Tomas Smiarowsky, Veckans Affärer
ELLE, Germany 8 October, 2014 by Mette Von Schack “Do not miss! In the middle of the city centre, facing the water and not far from the Royal Castle – you cannot ask for a better location than the boutique hotel Diplomat. And the interior is also just right. Famous Architect Per Öberg adds the harmony and bright colours, that is so typical for Scandinavian design, to the rooms. The walls are garnished with the work of Swedish artists. And the Retreat houses a wonderful Spa…”
Juliette & Victor, France 8 October, 2014 by Mette Von Schack “Architect Per Oberg has managed to infuse some real modernity, while still preserving the spirit of the building. We love the serene atmosphere, the elevator from another age, leading us to the truly contemporary rooms.”
HOOM Magazine 1 October, 2014 by Mette Von Schack “In one of Stockholm’s most beautiful buildings, a very special place resides. What once upon a time housed several foreign embassies, now and since the 60’s, includes 130 magnificent hotel rooms. Follow us when we visit one of Stockholm’s most prominent hotels.” – Linda Ohlsson, HOOM Magazine, Sweden
City XPress 18 December, 2014 by Mette Von Schack “A homely feel in both environment and service” “The breakfast is grandiose with a gold star for all the fresh fruit and the waffles . . . We like that you can select both small and large dishes on the menu, depending on how hungry you are” “Do not miss the cocktail bar upstairs where bartender Karl Shuman mixes good drinks in one of Stockholm’s most hidden bars, a hot tip even if you are not staying at the hotel”
Gloria magazine 1 October, 2014 by Mette Von Schack “This beautiful Art Nouveau building on Strandvagen is a reliable classic. In contrast to what the façade concludes, Diplomat is a modern hotel with comfortable rooms decorated in a light Scandinavian style. Restaurant T/BAR is a relaxed brasserie and a popular meeting place for Stockholm residents. You can enjoy a glass of champagne, a steak tartare or a Skagen toast, and admire the view of Nybroviken from the windows.” – Eeva-Liisa Pere, Gloria Magazine, Finland
Lifestyle Wedding 1 October, 2014 by Mette Von Schack “At Hotel Diplomat on Strandvagen 7c, where you can enjoy one of Stockholm’s most popular Afternoon Tea’s…” – Lifestyle Wedding Magazine