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If heaven had a bordello, it would resemble this lavish, flamboyant establishment that
combines old-world decadence with cutting-edge design. Rooms delight with their heavy
velvet curtains, a purple-and-crimson colour scheme and opulent beds; thick carpet in the
corridors muffles your footsteps; and the fine art adorning the walls comes from the own-
er's own collection.
A uniformed footman greets you upon entry, the seating on either side of the lobby re-
sembles a theatre, and the new dining room will make you wonder whether you've inad-
vertently emerged in the middle of a Tim Burton movie.
Upper House
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
031-708 82 00;
www.upperhouse.se
; Mässans Gata 24;
;
2, 4, 5,
6, 7 Korsvägen)
One of the highest hotels in Sweden, sumptuous Upper House takes up the top four floors
of one of the Gothia Towers. The decor is cool Scandinavian chic, the beds are the ulti-
mate in slumbering comfort, and the superlative spa comes with a
hammam
and a 19th-
floor outdoor pool encased in glass, with killer views of the city.
Avalon
HOTEL
; 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 Kungsportsplatsen)
Rooms at the design-conscious Avalon are packed with eye-popping Nordic design, bright
colours, curvaceous furniture and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms feature a mini-spa or their
own gym equipment, the hip resto-bar is an after-work hot spot, and there's a small rooftop
pool. Downsides are the temperamental wi-fi and the below-par service. Book online for
the best rates.
Elite Plaza Hotel
HOTEL
; 1, 3, 5, 6, 9 Domkyrkan)
With stucco ceilings and lovely mosaic floors, the Elite Plaza is a grand, old-world estab-
lishment with all the modern trimmings. Most rooms are spacious and breakfast is ample
