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Victory Hotel ReviewWe didn't think we'd find a better hotel than Lady Hamilton until we spent our first night here. It's our favorite place in Old Town. Named after the naval hero Lord Nelson's flagship, it is an exclusive boutique hotel, and also the flagship of the Bengtsson family's private hotel chain in Old Town. Small but stylish, the Victory offers warm, inviting rooms, each named after a prominent sea captain. They sport a pleasing combination of exposed wood, antiques, and 19th-century memorabilia. The hotel rests on the foundations of a 1382 fortified tower. In the 1700s, the building's owners buried a massive silver treasure under the basement floor -- you can see it in the Stockholm City Museum. There's a shiny brass elevator, but from the stairs you'll see one of Sweden's largest collections of 18th-century nautical needlepoint, much of it created by sailors during their long voyages. The inn is filled with all other sorts of nautical antiques, and, in the lobby, you can read one of Lord Nelson's heart-rending letters to Lady Hamilton, dating from 1801. Facilities: Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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