Hotel Best Western Eggers

Frommer's Review

For our kronor, this inn has more old-fashioned charm and authentic character than any other hotel in town. The third oldest hotel in Gothenburg was built in 1859, predating the Swedish use of the word to describe a building with rooms for travelers. Many emigrants to the New World spent their last night in the old country at the Hotel Eggers, and during World War II, the Germans and the Allies met here for secret negotiations. Today it's just as good as or better than ever, with stained-glass windows, ornate staircases, wood paneling, and a distinct sense of history. (If you ask, one of the older staff members here will discuss the role of the hotel as a trysting spot, many decades ago, for Prince Albert, a member of Sweden's Royal Family, and his longtime -- then-secret -- companion, Lillian, who is today revered within Sweden for her sense of loyalty, discretion, and charm.) Rooms vary in size, but they are all individually furnished and beautifully appointed, with large bathrooms. In the hotel dining room, gilt leather tapestry and polished mahogany evoke the 19th century, a perfect backdrop for the classic Swedish dishes served here.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; room service; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms

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