What to expect: To be placed in a dreamy world full of creativity, warmth and surprises
Location: Set in the heart of the city (Norrmalmstorg, Stockholm, Sweden)
Style: Contemporary elegance is upgraded with bourgeoisie stone architecture
Function: Stockholm’s first contemporary luxury hotel
Architecture: Claesson Koivisto Rune
Interior: Claesson Koivisto Rune
Year: 19th century
Why I visited?
At the time I was in the middle of conceptual design for a family house in Maribor, Slovenia. Whenever I am starting a new project I like to go away for a couple of days, just to get some inspiration, to allow my brain to rethink the possibilities and relax in a new environment. As it has been few years since I have been in Stockholm I decided for a weekend trip to this lovely Scandinavian city.
I was thinking of a place, where I can have some space for myself, where I can relax and think as well as sit down and do some sketching and friend of mine who lives in Stockholm told me Nobis might be the right choice. Being placed in the heart of Stockholm and with intriguing objects placed all across space, I knew immediately that she was right. As I love to discover places that have been given a great dedication to the detail and at the same time combine playful contemporary design with elegance and lavish of old bourgeois architecture I though Nobis is the best choice.
About Design
I was astonished by the space as soon I slept into this warm hotel. I’ve got the pleasant feeling of homeliness yet timeless elegance that embraces you from all the sides and gives you feeling of being part of something extraordinary.
Small entrance hall compresses your fillings but gives you a warm feeling as if you have just stepped into your home. Continuing your way to the central atrium and a great surprise happens – small space suddenly expands in the circular atrium with an enormous chandelier hanging almost like from the sky and mirrors are leaning on the walls as if they need just a little support. The atrium is like a little imaginary world itself – models of a simple red house are placed around the space almost as if they would have been inviting you to imagine your story and to play inside of it.
Claesson Koivisto Rune created contemporary interiors which are acting in two directions – to contrast on the one hand and to synthesise with the splendid 19th-century bourgeois stone architecture on the other hand. The moods, colours and features of the city of Stockholm itself in winter days have been a source of inspiration. Large range of furniture and other interior design objects were designed and manufactured exclusively for Nobis.
PRESIDENTIAL APARTMENT
The presidential apartment is placed on the top floor, and it has a circular arrangement of the spaces leading you from one room to another. The big sitting room is bright, and a socialising orientated with views to the main square Norrmalmstorg. The second room is more intimate, overviewing the inner atrium. Here you can find a super comfortable bed with a canopy and area with a working table in case you need to do some work on your laptop.
The presidential apartment is dedicated specifically demanding guest which should have been pleased with all the details given to that interior.
My recommendations
- Spend an evening in the central atrium from the comforts of an armchair with a cocktail in hand. This space is magical and will make you feel stay, relax and chat with friends or maybe some new acquaintances.
- Before seating down in the central atrium enjoy a glass of whisky, Champagne or an interesting cocktail in The Gold Bar while surrounded by gold mirrors and dim lights – so classy!
- There are super friendly and helpful guys at the reception – you have to take a chance to speak with them if you have any requirements or desires!
- I know you came to Stockholm to explore the city itself but if you have a spare moment – do spend some time in your room and relax – all the rooms are so pleasant, comfortable and playful that you need to take some time to enjoy what they offer you.
Final word
As I am always excited to see and experience new places it was the same before we came to Nobis – I was excited what I am going to feel and experience there. Once we were there I was astonished – it’s not only about what you can see – it’s about the feelings space gives you – and those are priceless. You can’t catch it on the photo or describe with words – you have to go there, sit down, feel it.
