Arrival/Check-In: After an overnight cruise from Helsinki I arrived at 9:30 a.m., before the hotel’s standard check-in time. The front desk greeted me warmly, verified my ID and credit card, and issued an electronic key. The key, however, was programmed to activate after 10 a.m. and would not open the door. A quick return to the desk resolved the issue: the staff apologized and the bellman personally escorted me to the room to make sure I could get in right away.
Guest Quarters: The standard room proved larger and more comfortable than I expected. In addition to a king-sized bed, the room included a comfortable chair with ottoman and dedicated reading light, a coffeemaker plus a separate teapot, an iron, and a room safe. The bathroom featured a stall shower and a thoughtful selection of amenities: razor and shaving cream, toothbrush and toothpaste, dental picks, and a comb.
The work area offered a generous desk with multiple USB ports and power outlets. Travelers from the U.S. will need plug adapters for their devices.
Part of the Nordic Choice Hotels group, the five-star property occupies the upper levels of a new shopping center. Because of the site’s elevation, the hotel’s street entrance is located on the fourth floor while the shopping center’s main entrance sits at ground level.
Services/Amenities: Breakfast is available as an extensive buffet for an additional fee. It is served in a fifth-floor restaurant reached via a large, two-story entrance from the lobby; the dining room is lined with windows and decorated with sculptures. Considering Stockholm’s generally high dining prices, the buffet represents reasonable value.
The hotel is well located for sightseeing. Old Town is about a five-minute walk away, and a 20-minute stroll along the waterfront leads to the bridge connecting the island to Skansen and several major attractions: the historic open-air living museum at Skansen; the Vasa Museum, home to a 17th-century ship recovered from the harbor; ABBA The Museum; Gröna Lund amusement park; and other museums.
Stockholm is lively in summer with many restaurants and rooftop bars that often feature live music. One caveat: some guest rooms, particularly those at the rear of the building, can be affected by loud music late into the night from nearby nightlife venues.
TOP TAKEAWAYS:
◆ The At Six is conveniently located for both business and leisure travelers. The staff were consistently friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The hotel sits centrally near the Cultural Center, a few minutes’ walk from the main train station and only a short distance from the Royal Palace and the Opera.
◆ If you plan to sleep early or need a quiet night, request a room facing the street and away from the nightclub at the rear of the building.
◆ The hotel provides access to the shopping center via a dedicated fourth-floor elevator, which is convenient for picking up items you may have forgotten.
◆ Arlanda Airport is roughly 30–40 minutes away by taxi or ride-share from the hotel; from the central station the express train takes about 20 minutes.
AT SIX
Brunkebergstorg 6
111 51 Stockholm
Sweden
tel 46 8 578 828 00
hotelatsix.com