Best Western Gustaf Froding Hotel & Konferens

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Best Western
7.5 (4155 reviews)
Höjdgatan 3 , Karlstad , SE
+46 54 67 00 00

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast (frequently praised)
Good location and quiet surroundings
Comfortable beds
Convenient parking and charging options
Generally friendly/helpful staff
Good value/priceworthy for many guests
Cons:
Unclean bathrooms, drain/toilet odours and occasional mold smell
Outdated rooms, peeling paint and worn floors
Some rooms very small / narrow beds
Relax/pool reported closed
At least one reported rude receptionist / noisy construction during stay
Dirty or damaged furniture in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Multiple reports of unclean bathrooms, drain/toilet odours, mold smell and dirty/peeling furniture and floors; cleanliness is below average.
Service
8.5
Generally praised staff and good service in restaurant and reception, with a single notable negative encounter (sur/avvisande receptionist) but overall helpful and friendly personnel.
Location
8.5
Frequently described as conveniently located, quiet and ideal for Klarälvsbanan cyclists; location and tranquillity are strong positives.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed room quality: some recently renovated rooms (but cold), many reports of outdated decor, worn floors, peeling paint and small or narrow rooms; overall below-par for some room types.
Amenities
7
Good parking and charging options noted; breakfast facilities strong but the relax/pool was reported closed for some guests — mixed amenities experience.
Value for Money
7.5
Multiple comments that the hotel is priceworthy or 'you get what you pay for'; perceived as decent value overall.
Food and Beverage
9
Consistently excellent breakfast comments ('fantastisk', 'mycket god', 'innehållsrik') — F&B (breakfast) is a clear strength.
Overall Experience
7
Overall mixed but generally acceptable stays: many repeat guests and positive overall comments tempered by cleanliness and room-quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:12

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Dining Options
This eco-friendly hotel, conveniently located near the E18 highway, boasts an inviting outdoor swimming pool for guests to unwind. Indulge in delicious à la carte dishes at Restaurant Emilia, offering a mix of traditional Swedish and international cuisine.

Wellness Facilities and Family-Friendly Amenities
Guests can maintain their fitness routine at the gym, or simply unwind in the free hot tub and sauna. Families are catered to with an on-site playground and summer playroom, ensuring little ones are entertained throughout their stay.

Convenient Location and Surrounding Attractions
Just 3 km from Karlstad city centre, Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotell offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to city attractions. Explore the picturesque walking paths around the hotel or take a short drive to Karlstad Golf Club for a day of golfing fun.

Book now to experience a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience at Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotell.

Important information:

The hotel requires that the credit card holder’s name matches the guest’s name on the booking confirmation. If you wish to book for another individual, please contact the property directly for further information after booking. Guests are also required to show a photo identification upon check-in.

Pets can only be accommodated if confirmed by the hotel in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

The pool is closed from 31 Agust 2026 until further notice.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KSD

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 4155 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 7
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Lena • couple • se
5
Besviken
Pros:

Fantastisk frukost och bra läge

Cons:

Väldigt slitet! På badrummet lossnade kakel, tröskel och golvmatta, det var en stor del av golvmatta i dusch som satt lös och golvbrunnens matta var troligen orsak till att fukt gått in under mattan. Kändes ofräscht och mögel/fukt är ju aldrig bra.
När vi bokade resan till er var bastu och bubbelbad en stor orsak till att vi valde ert hotell.
Ingen information om att det pågick renovering och att allt var avstängt vilket vi fick information om först när vi skulle checka in. Hade vi vetat hade vi valt antingen att bo någon annanstans eller att bara bo en natt.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Li • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Fernström • solo_traveller • se
4
Helt ok men bokar inte igen så jag riskerar få likadant rum annars gillar jag läget på hotellet
Pros:

Frukosten var ok god hallonsylt till yoghurten men osten hade nog legat framme för länge redan kl 7 för den var hård

Cons:

Rummet var väldigt slitet och badrummet var rent men långt från hotellstandard.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Rami • couple • se
10
Pros:

Allt fint

Cons:

Ingen

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Vikingo777 • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

Det var lagom svenskt..men det kändes lite som en flyktigförlägging.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
J
Johansson • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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lena • couple • se
9
Pros:

Frukosten var kanon rummet fräscht

Cons:

Fick rum ut mot dtpra vägen

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • couple • se
8
Pros:

Bra parkering, bra rum och bra restaurang + frukost. Trevlig personal. Städning av rummet var bra.

Cons:

Slitna möbler dock inte i matsal och i hotellrummet.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Ulrika • couple • se
6
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Sören • solo_traveller • se
7
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Evelina • couple • se
8
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Siv • couple • se
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Anja • extended_group • no
7
Pros:

God frukost

Cons:

Det luktade möggel på badrummet och rummet så vi hade öppet fönster .

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Storm • extended_group • se
3
Pros:

Tråkig miljö

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Ingegerd • couple • se
2
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Alice • solo_traveller • nl
10
Heerlijk gehad
Pros:

Netjes schoon en de ligging ideaal voor mij

Cons:

Zou het niet weten

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • se
8
Mycket bra och prisvärt
Pros:

Jättebra frukost buffé
Bra rum, tror vi bodde i ett nyrenoverat dock lite kallt

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
G
gert jan • couple • nl
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Simon • extended_group • se
5
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
Östmark • solo_traveller • se
8
Bra säng och god mat.
Cons:

Avflagnad färg. Slitna golv.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee