Check in: Staying at Ett Hem is less like staying at a hotel than it is hanging out at a really rich uncle's place, if that uncle was Swedish, with extraordinarily good taste, a rather nice wine cellar and never at home. A small door in a wall off a
Staying at Ett Hem, in Stockholm
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The Ett Hem hotel in Stockholm. Photo / Eric Young
What's in the neighbourhood? In some ways, Ostermalm is to Stockholm as Herne Bay is to Auckland. The Humlegarden, one of the Swedish capital's most beautiful central parks, and home to the National Library, is a five-minute walk, as is the wonderfully historic Olympic Stadium. Central Stockholm is a 20-minute stroll.
Food and drink: This is where Ett Hem goes next level. The philosophy is that of a country house, with the kitchen available 24/7 to cater to the guests' every whim.
Breakfast in the courtyard? No problem. A drink in the library? Excellent idea. Ett Hem has so many private areas, your stay can be as discreet - or not - as you prefer.
Exercise facilities: The usual gym equipment is there, but this is Sweden, so obviously there's a sauna and a stone spa. Pro tip: Try not to fall asleep.
Contact: etthem.se.
Would I go back? We already did.
Perfect for: Pretending.