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Hotell Carl Friman

3.0 star property
Hotel in Motala with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Superior Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby lounge
Restaurant
Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Hotell Carl Friman blends modern comforts with classic charm. Guests enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet before exploring. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while bike rentals and access to a nearby health club offer options for staying active.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

Highlights

Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Akasialiden 22, Motala, Östergötlands län, 591 35

What's nearby

  • Motala Motormuseum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Charlottenborg Manor - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Motala Industrimuseum - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Varamobadet Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Borenshults Slussar - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Motala Station - 3 min walk
  • Linkoping (LPI-Saab) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Berggrens öltapp och mat - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hamnkrogen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Motala Convention Center - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack’s Burger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurang Nostalgi - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotell Carl Friman

Property highlights
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotell Carl Friman. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, access to a nearby health club, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotell Carl Friman feature comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness classes
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 46 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of SEK 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 250.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for SEK 250.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: SEK 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: SEK 250.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 250.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with an animal must contact the property prior to arrival in order to verify availability of a pet friendly room.

Property is also known as

Hotell Carl Friman Hotel
Hotell Carl Friman Motala
Hotell Carl Friman Hotel Motala

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotell Carl Friman pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of SEK 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotell Carl Friman?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotell Carl Friman?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotell Carl Friman?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotell Carl Friman located?

Situated in Motala, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Göta Canal and Charlottenborgsbron Göta kanal. Motala Motormuseum and Charlottenborg Manor are also within 1 mi (2 km). Motala Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Hotell Carl Friman Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 503 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Owners were special, family owned small hotel. No elevator
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service

Great customer service

For some reason they had the wrong booking for us (single jnstead of double), but were excellent in finding us alternative accommodatio
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karl-Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trevligt hotel

Lugnt läge på hotellet men ändå nära centrum och vattnet. God frukost.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trivelig hotell i sjarmerende by ved Gøta kanal

Trivelig hotell i en sjarmerende by med mue spennende industrihistorie.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Åke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jätte mysigt hotell, fint och fräscht rum, trevlig personal och bra frukost. Jätte skön säng!bra läge med bara en kort promenad in till centrum
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yukako

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Utmärkt hotell, tyst och vackert beläget!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smutsigt!! Rekommenderar ej

Rekommenderar INTE detta hotell. - Smutsigt på rummet och på allmänna ytor. - Långa hårstrån låg kvar i sängen och det var dammigt på nästan varenda horistontell yta. - Mycket hårda sängar (vilket jag dock tyckte var skönt, så det är väl det enda pluset med detta boende). - Överpris för standarden. - barpersonal som inte visste hur man blandar en klassisk drink, så vi tog varsitt glas vin istället. - frukosten var godtagbar, gott kaffe men ganska tråkigt utbud och personal som inte ens hälsar eller noterar att man är där. Lägg dina pengar på ett annat hotell!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mattias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Mysigt, familjärt hotell i bra läge.

Väldigt mysigt och familjärt hotell med väldigt trevlig och tillmötesgående personal. Trevlig mat och bar. Skön säng och nära till det mesta. Riktigt bra frukost.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket fint hotell med fina rum. En miss man gjorde var att inte tala om att man behövde ha en kod att öppna dörren efter kl 21. Vi blev utlåsta. Efter att ha ringt ett typ journummer så fick vi en kod för att komma in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mysigt och fräscht

Mysigt och fräscht, drygt 2-300m från Motala Station. Rummet var något mindre än det såg ut att vara på bilderna. Sängen var skön, hotellfrukosten något mindre än jag är van vid men höll hög kvalitet. Personalen är trevlig och in och utcheckning smidig. Jag kan mycket väl tänka mig Carl Frimans Hotel igen!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Britt-Marie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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