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Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens in Karlstad offers a poolside bar, spa treatments, and a peaceful garden. Enjoy satisfying meals at Emilia restaurant and stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Bar

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Economy Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(102 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Bunk beds) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Bunk beds)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Höjdgatan 3, Karlstad, 654 68

What's nearby

  • Kroppkärrsbadet - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Horse Race Track - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ostra Bron - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Löfbergs Arena - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Sandgrund Lars Lerin - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Välsviken Station - 6 min drive
  • Karlstad (KSD) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Allé Grillen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hygge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Golden Star - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens

Hotel near a boardwalk/promenade
Consider a stay at Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens and take advantage of free breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Emilia, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Swimming pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an electric car charging station, and a seasonal outdoor pool
  • Express check-out, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 163 individually decorated rooms have thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Emilia

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests, including children age 15 and above, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

  • 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to August

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Sweden. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Best Western Gustaf Fröding
Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotell
Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotell Konferens
Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotell Konferens Hotel
Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotell Konferens Hotel Karlstad
Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotell Konferens Karlstad
Fröding Hotell
Gustaf Fröding Hotell
Hotell Fröding
Hotell Gustaf Fröding
Karlstad Best Western
Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel Konferens Karlstad
Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel Konferens
Best Western Gustaf Fröding Konferens Karlstad
Best Western Gustaf Fröding Konferens
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Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens Hotel
Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens Karlstad
Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens Hotel Karlstad

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens located?

Situated in the suburbs, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Vänern and Kroppkärrsbadet. Horse Race Track and Löfbergs Arena are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Gustaf Fröding Hotel & Konferens Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1074 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kerstin o Ingvar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access the hotel from E18 and to drive downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Good stay in convenient location

We had a good stay, the pool area was a bonus and the staff were great. The meals were good quality and breakfast plentiful. The beds were very soft and didn't suit us and rooms a little dated and tired. Overall a nice pleasant stay in the right location for a stop before continuing our journey.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BAHA

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

Nice and calm place to stay

Nice comfortable rooms, friendly staff at Reception
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, good facilities and plenty of parking. Close to the main road half way between Stockholm and Oslo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
G
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Assem

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful staff and nice spacious rooms. Easy to access when on the road for work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well set away from noise traffic easy parking safe and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christer

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

10/10 Excellent

Maerose

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

Great place

Our second stay, and the accommodation once again didn’t disappoint. Spacious room, comfy beds, great breakfast selection, and big parking with EV chargers. Would stay again if we pass by in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Beautiful

Beautiful hotel with the best staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lars

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

8/10 Good

Olav

Pensjonist

Påfyll frokostbordet kunne vert betre, men nok en bagatell. Alle ble mette !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gandi R

Disliked: Cleanliness

Need renovation

Spent 1 night in 2 standard rooms No 128, 129. The overall hotel condition is quite out of date furniture, bad heater, bad reception TV signal, no refrig. It is not recommended if you will stay for more than 1 night and more than for sleeping purpose. OK breakfast, not special.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Rice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to the highway. Not the cleanest air to breathe. A definite no for people with allergies. Old wall to wall rugs. Breakfast buffet was pretty bad soggy watery omelet. Watery juice from the dispenser. Bad value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Fredrik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poorly cleaned rooms and the drawers were full with leftover clothes. Breakfast staff were not serving the coffee and the only thing they were interested in was for you to sign a bill even though breakfast was free. The lady making the omelette was bright spot though, always friendly and service minded.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a great hotel stay

I was there for three nights on business Booked a double room with balcony Room very tired, run down and needed a proper clean There were no draws anywhere in the room to put your clothes just a few hangers! Which being away for three nights is rather annoying you can’t put your clothes away properly. They don’t clean your room unless you ask, which is unusual most hotels I have stayed in you opt out rather than opt in for room cleaning each day. Hotel spa, steam room out of order- Very small facility for size of hotel The breakfast was good Location is good for parking
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hser Htoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enkel sjekk inn og ut. Fine rom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

francois

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oufff !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hyggelig betjening. Nydelig frokost,stille og rolig. Flott bad, men hotellet er litt slitent. Vinduet på rommet var i stykker, slik at vi ikke kunne åpne det, gardiner var i stykker, men det ble fikset.Alt i Alt var vi godt tilfreds med oppholdet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness

Ett ok hotell med bra service och restaurang

Kunde vara bättre ventilation på rummet Samt möjlighet att sänka värmen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helt ok, dyrt, men god frokost

Helt ok, men helt sinnsykt dyrt fornybart du får. Utdatert, ok selger, men veldig bra frokost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Johannes

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

Schönes Hotel aber schlecht mit ÖPNV zu erreichen

Das Hotel ist sehr schön. Das Zimmer war etwas in die Jahre gekommen, was man an quietschenden Türen oder nur schwer zu öffnenden Schränken erkennt. Ein Highlight ist der Wellnessbereich. Das Frühstück hat eine gute Auswahl und wird regelmäßig aufgefüllt. Problematisch ist die schlechte Erreichbarkeit mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln. Die Haltestelle direkt vor dem Hotel wird nur stündlich bedient. Eine weiter Entfernte Haltestelle „Sidogatan“ ist in fünfzehn Minuten Fußweg erreichbar. Es führt ein Schotterweg vom Hotel zur Straße. Man bekommt den Eindruck, dass man bei der Konzeption des Hotels nur Autofahrer im Blick hatte.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tyvärr detta rum jag fick är i behov av renoveringen, ssmma sak med golvet utanför rummet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Generellt är hotellet gammalt o är på tok för dyrt för den standarden och med med tanke på hotellets placering
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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