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Location. The modern First Hotel Amaranten is located in central Stockholm, Sweden, within 600 metres of the Stadshuset nightclubs. The Royal Palace, Old Town and National Museum are all within one kilometre. Stockholm's central station is 700 metres away.
Hotel Features. The First Hotel Amaranten's lobby is decorated in polished granite and walnut, with Persian rugs. A lounge area has striped sofas, an Internet terminal with complimentary high speed Internet access, and a flatscreen TV which shows news or acts as a virtual aquarium. Concierge staff can advise on Stockholm attractions, and there is a currency exchange. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Crystal goods and souvenirs are available in the gift shop.
The hotel offers a complimentary buffet breakfast in a bright dining area that hosts photographic exhibitions. The low lit Amaranten Restaurant features polished wood, mocha coloured fabrics and art prints. It serves a menu of modern international dishes for lunch and dinner, such as blackened salmon with wasabi reduction. The Amaranten Bar and Lounge has wood tiled walls and white columns. It serves cocktails, and light meals such as toast with Swedish crayfish.
The First Hotel Amaranten has two meeting rooms for up to 10 people, with audiovisual facilities.
The hotel has an indoor pool styled like a summer garden. There is a well equipped gym with free weights and cardiovascular equipment, and a traditional Swedish sauna. The health centre offers massages and beauty therapies.
Guestrooms. The First Hotel Amaranten's 423 guestrooms feature polished wooden floors and are decorated with artistic prints. Rooms feature satellite television, wireless Internet access, minibars, complimentary magazines and hardback Stockholm guidebooks.
Expert Tip. This Stockholm hotel is close to interior design shops, fashion boutiques, cafes, bars and restaurants.
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First Hotel Amaranten
Kungsholmsgatan 31
112 27
DirectionsFrom Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN):
Distance to First Hotel Amaranten is 40 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.
Getting there. The Arlanda Express train runs between the airport and Stockholm central station. The journey time is 20 minutes, and single tickets cost 200 SEK. Trains depart from the underground railway station. Flygbussarna airport coaches run between terminals 2, 4 and 5 and central Stockholm every 10 minutes at peak times. Buses to many other destinations are also available. Taxi rank officers are available to guide passengers to a variety of taxis, including environmentally friendly cars. Taxis to the city centre cost about 400 SEK. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. The hotel is located on Kungsholmsgatan in central Stockholm. Stockholm city centre is easy to explore on foot, and has many pedestrianised streets. The city is served by an extensive bus network and metro (T Banen) system, and trams run throughout parts of the city. Tickets are valid for 60 minutes and cost 30 SEK. Some islands in the city's archipelago are linked by boats in the summer months. Taxi fares can be very expensive. There is a public parking garage beneath the hotel (surcharge).
AttractionsArea Attractions: Old Town
Sodermalm
Stortorget
Court House
City Center
Vasa Museum
Royal Palace
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