Editor's favourite bits
- The reddish tan leather lifts that seem to hardly move, yet tranpsort you from the ground floor to the 4th floor in a split second.
- The gorgeous bathroom with dark beautiful tiles and large his and hers sink.
- The snug as a bug Swedish mattresses and light as a feather cosy duvets.
- Interesting works of art on all floors, including an amazing colourful painted throne, twinned with one that I spotted in the museum of Design and Decorative Arts.
- Fresh orchids in the bedroom.
- Amazing view over the city from the hotel terrace which is also home to a swimming pool.
Most favourite bit of all!
The most amazing buffet breakfast ever including, meats, cheeses, cooked breakfast, herring and meatballs!
Editor's top five attractions in Gothenburg
If you love history, culture, fresh seafood, and cosy cafes, visit friendly and cosmopolitan Gothenburg either as a superb city break or the beginning of an adventure exploring the archipelago and varied landscapes of west Sweden.Editor's top five recommendations for a gourmet extravaganza in Gothenburg
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Avalon offers double rooms at weekends from 1090 SEK (approximately £90) per person per night including breakfast. Check prices and availability.For more details visit www.avalonhotel.se or call 0046 31 751 02 00.
Getting there and away
- For more information on trips to Sweden visit www.visitsweden.co.uk.
- For more information on Gothenburg visit www.goteborg.com.
- SAS offer flights from London Heathrow to Gothenburg from around £108 pp return and Ryanair offers flights from London Stansted to Gothenburg, with fares starting from around £10 one-way including taxes. Search for cheap flights.
- Pick up a hire car from the airport and drive north for just over an hour.
