Home Hotel Smedjan

Sandviken 60.62118200, 16.77739200 , Smedsgatan 19 (Show on Map)
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Summary of reviewsHome Hotel Smedjan offers a delightful stay in the heart of the city, combining convenience with comfort. Guests consistently praise its central location, which provides easy access to local attractions, restaurants and essential amenities like parking garages. This makes it an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers, especially those planning to explore the nearby ski slopes of Kungsberget.

One of the standout features is the hotel’s excellent breakfast, which offers a superb variety catering to diverse dietary needs, including gluten-free options. The breakfast environment is pleasant with calming music and efficient, friendly staff. Additionally, the hotel includes dinner in the price and guests often express pleasant surprise at the quality of the evening meals, although portion sizes at the temporarily hosted Olearys could be more substantial.

The rooms at Home Hotel Smedjan receive high marks for cleanliness, spaciousness and comfort. Many guests appreciate the fresh, well-kept rooms and the cozy atmosphere with particular praise for the comfortable beds. The junior suites and some rooms with bathtubs are noted for their elegance and maintenance. While a few guests cited issues such as room temperature and occasional lack of amenities, these remarks are exceptions rather than the rule.

Cleanliness is a hallmark of the hotel with rooms and public areas consistently described as tidy and well-maintained. The cleaning staff’s attentiveness and the hotel’s homey decor further enhance the inviting atmosphere. The staff, overall, are celebrated for their exceptional hospitality, cheerful demeanor and valuable local tips, creating a warm and personal experience for visitors.

The hotel’s relaxation amenities, including a gym, sauna and a small pool, provide additional comfort. While the gym is satisfactory, guests noted limited opening hours. The sauna is praised for its cleanliness, although the pool’s temperature and availability have been less positively received.

Parking is a mixed aspect with free parking availability nearby being a significant advantage, although the payment process could be clearer and reserved spots for hotel guests are lacking.

Overall, Home Hotel Smedjan is a well-regarded option characterized by its superb location, clean and comfortable rooms, delectable breakfast and dinner offerings and exceptional staff service. It ensures a cozy, welcoming environment for travelers seeking both convenience and comfort.
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Room Types
Small Single Room This single room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior Double Room The spacious double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room The spacious double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The double room features a wardrobe, a sofa, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Double Room The double room includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a wardrobe, parquet floors, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Twin Room The twin room includes a private bathroom equipped with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room provides a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Guest Reviews
7.7
Good
Location
Home Hotel Smedjan enjoys a superb location right in the heart of the city, making it exceptionally convenient for guests. Its central position not only places visitors close to a variety of restaurants and attractions but also makes it easy to reach and ideal for those who plan to hit the ski slopes in Kungsberget. The hotel combines a cozy atmosphere with the charm of a slightly older standard without compromising on cleanliness or comfort—qualities that resonate well with guests.

Visitors consistently appreciate the comfortable beds and the clean, tidy rooms. The hotel's excellent breakfast selection and the friendliness of the staff add to the overall positive experience. Moreover, the close proximity to essential amenities such as parking garages further enhances its appeal. Whether visiting for leisure or business, the hotel's strategic location and warm service ensure a pleasant stay.

Breakfast
Home Hotel Smedjan offers a commendable breakfast experience. Many guests appreciated the variety available at the breakfast buffet and described it as superb with plentiful options suitable for diverse dietary needs, including gluten-free choices. Fresh and substantial breakfast selections were praised, though some noted the need for fresher bread and more toppings. The breakfast environment received positive feedback, noted as pleasant with soothing music and accommodating staff who managed the breakfast service efficiently despite occasional understaffing and chaotic periods. Overall, guests found the breakfast to be very good, perfectly adequate and a strong complement to the hotel’s central location and overall hospitable atmosphere.

Dinner
The Home Hotel Smedjan offers the convenience of meals included in the price with guests frequently mentioning the quality of the evening dinners. Many reviews highlight the pleasant surprise of good food being part of the hotel experience. The dinner service, which has temporarily been hosted inside Olearys, has been generally well-received with several guests finding it very nice and exceeding expectations. Both dinner and breakfast receive positive remarks, indicating a satisfactory culinary experience during the stay. However, it is noted that some found the portion sizes at Olearys more akin to appetizers rather than full dinners. Overall, the inclusion of meals and the friendliness of the staff contribute positively to the guests' dining experience.

Rooms
Home Hotel Smedjan has garnered positive feedback for its rooms from various guests. The rooms are often described as fresh, well-cleaned and featuring comfortable beds. Many guests have appreciated the size of the rooms, noting them to be large and spacious. The cozy atmosphere, combined with nice furniture, adds to the overall comfort factor, distinguishing it from other hotels of the same star class.

Several reviews highlight the junior suites and other rooms as being particularly beautiful and well-maintained with some even featuring bathtubs. The cleanliness and tidiness seem consistent across different comments with a few guests specifically mentioning that the rooms are pleasant and maintained to a high standard.

While most guests found the rooms to be quite comfortable and a good value, there were a few minor concerns. Instances include rooms being too hot, the absence of drinking glasses and an occasional room with subpar standards. Nonetheless, these issues appear to be exceptions rather than the norm.

Overall, staying at Home Hotel Smedjan promises a cozy and comfortable experience, often highlighted by clean, spacious rooms and very comfortable beds. The unique style and welcoming atmosphere make it an appealing choice for travelers.

Beds
The beds at Home Hotel Smedjan have received a predominantly positive response from guests. Many have described them as comfortable with some even noting them as very comfortable or wonderfully comfortable. Soft and comfortable pillows have added to the sleeping experience. Guests have also appreciated that the beds were fresh, well-cleaned and contributed significantly to the coziness of the unique rooms offered by the hotel. A few reviews, however, mention issues such as the beds being very hard, not the best quality or double beds on wheels sliding apart. Despite these minor criticisms, the overall impression is that the hotel provides a pleasant sleeping environment.

Cleanliness
The Home Hotel Smedjan stands out for its commendable cleanliness and well-maintained premises. Guests consistently remark on the fresh and neat condition of the rooms and public areas, describing the hotel as very clean and tidy. The sauna also receives high marks for being scrupulously clean. Visitors note that the environment almost feels like home due to its impeccable upkeep and cozy decor.

The breakfast room provides a calm ambiance, complementing the pleasant overall stay. The cleaning staff are highlighted for their helpfulness and attentive maintenance, ensuring that rooms remain tidy throughout guests' visits. This dedication to cleanliness combines with friendly staff and charming decor to create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, making the hotel both affordable and conveniently located.

Staff
Visitors to the Home Hotel Smedjan consistently praise the staff for their exceptional hospitality. The reception staff is frequently described as friendly, cheerful and incredibly helpful, often going above and beyond to ensure a warm and personal welcome. Guests appreciate the accommodating nature and outstanding service provided by the entire team, from the front desk to the cleaning staff.

The team is noted for being particularly attentive and knowledgeable, offering valuable tips about local routes and sights. Many travelers highlight the kindness and service-oriented attitude of the staff, often using terms like fantastic and wonderful to describe their interactions. The friendly and cheerful demeanor of the staff contributes significantly to the cozy and inviting atmosphere of the hotel, making it a standout choice for many visitors. The combination of a superbly friendly reception and caring service creates an unforgettable experience that guests eagerly recommend.

Gym
Home Hotel Smedjan offers a range of amenities for those looking to unwind and stay active during their visit. The gym, described as good or okay by guests, provides a satisfactory place for a workout, but some guests noted the short opening hours as a downside. In addition to the gym, the hotel features a small and very clean sauna and a small pool. Visitors appreciated the free access to the relaxation area, which includes the sauna and pool, especially after a long hike. However, some pointed out issues with the pool temperature and its availability, as the pool could only be used when the reception was staffed, limiting the flexibility for use. Despite these drawbacks, the fantastic, service-minded staff earned high marks for their helpfulness, offering tips about routes and local sights, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Pool
Home Hotel Smedjan offers a friendly and welcoming staff at the reception, always ready to help with tips about routes and nearby sights. Guests have free access to a well-maintained relaxation area featuring a sauna and a cooling pool, ideal after a long hike. The pool area, though small, provides a good spot for unwinding. However, it is noteworthy that the pool is specifically designed as a cooling pool, maintaining a low temperature of 18 degrees, which some guests have found to be too cold for comfort. While the relaxation amenities are a nice perk, there have been instances where the pool was booked for activities like yoga and the sauna was not always operational. Breakfast offerings could be improved with the addition of hot dishes such as scrambled eggs, bacon and pancakes.

Parking
Guests of the Home Hotel Smedjan have shared their thoughts on the parking arrangements. While there are some mixed reviews, many have highlighted positive aspects. The proximity of parking spaces to the hotel is appreciated, making it convenient for guests to access their vehicles. Additionally, the availability of free parking nearby is seen as a significant advantage, offering great value for travelers.

However, there are some areas that guests feel could be improved. The payment process for parking has been described as unclear and several guests noted the lack of reserved parking specifically for hotel guests. At times, parking conditions were described as poor and there were mentions of having to pay for parking. Some also pointed out that the mall parking, which is an alternative, closes in the evenings.

Despite some challenges, the overall convenience of free and nearby parking enhances the appeal of staying at this well-regarded hotel.


Yes, Home Hotel Smedjan has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Indoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Home Hotel Smedjan.

Yes, Home Hotel Smedjan welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Home Hotel Smedjan.

Yes, Home Hotel Smedjan has a gym.

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