HYATT ACQUIRES THREE STORY HOTELS IN SWEDEN
Stockholm and Malmö will soon be richer by three exclusive JDV hotels.
1 January 2021
Big news from the house Hyatt! Hyatt Hotels Corporation will soon be represented by three hotels of Story Hotels Holding AB in Sweden. The exclusive hotels will be managed under the JDV brand, making them the first of their kind in Europe.
These are the three existing Story Hotels in Sweden, which are to retain their name and individual character:
- Story Hotel Riddargatan Stockholm
- Story Hotel Signalfabriken Stockholm
- Story Hotel Studio Malmö
Beginning April 15, 2021, properties will be bookable through Hyatt's booking channels, and World of Hyatt members will be able to earn and redeem points.
Design focus meets local roots
"We are thrilled to add these three story hotels in Europe to Hyatt's JDV brand portfolio while expanding Hyatt's presence in Sweden," said Briana Swift, director of development Europe and Southwest Asia at Hyatt. "We are focused on thoughtful growth in locations that meet the needs of our guests. The addition of three story hotels to our portfolio helps us drive expansion in key markets like Scandinavia, working with owners who want to preserve the individual identity of each of their properties. With their design focus and strong local roots, the three Story Hotels are an ideal fit for our Independent Collection in Europe."
In the heart of the city
The Story Hotels Riddargatan, Signalfabriken and Studio Malmö are ideally located in the heart of their respective cities and reflect the lifestyle of their neighbourhoods. With modern, Scandinavian design, the hotels offer everything your heart desires - for business and leisure travellers.
"It was clear early on that Hyatt and Story Hotels have a very similar vision of modern and upscale facilities," says Staffan Åkerlind, CEO Story Hotels. "We are excited to launch the JDV brand in Europe and Scandinavia and are proud to partner with such an experienced international company as Hyatt. Hyatt's extensive expertise will enable us to provide excellent service to our guests. In addition, we benefit from the company's global scale and distribution platform."
All three hotels feature individually designed rooms, dynamic public areas and a gastronomic offering that is popular with international visitors and locals alike. The size of the boutique hotels reflects their urban location and each property offers, for example, free access to local gyms for its guests.
Story Hotel Riddargatan, Stockholm
Riddargatan 6, 114 35 Stockholm, Sweden
Story Hotel Riddargatan with its 83 rooms is considered one of the first boutique hotels in Stockholm. Its industrial design is reminiscent of the building's history, which used to be an apartment complex with a hair salon and garages. The hotel is centrally located in the Östermalm district, with easy access to popular neighborhood restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as the high-end shopping district. The hotel also has a restaurant called. The Ling Long, which specializes in Southeast Asian cuisine, as well as an indoor and outdoor bar.
Story Hotel Signalfabriken, Stockholm
Sundbybergs torg 1, 172 67 Sundbyberg, Sweden
Story Hotel Signalfabriken offers 83 individually designed guest rooms, as well as a lively bar and restaurant that will host regular DJ sessions. The listed building in Sundbyberg's Torg district, which formerly served as a fire station and town hall, will attract business travellers heading to Stockholm for meetings in the Solna, Bromma and Kista area, for example. Leisure guests will enjoy the relaxed small-town atmosphere and the many nearby restaurants, with tram, bus and metro lines taking them to Stockholm city centre in less than ten minutes.
Story Hotel Studio Malmö
Tyfongatan 1, 211 19 Malmö, Sweden
Story Hotel Studio Malmö has 95 rooms, all creatively and playfully designed to reflect the city's young and vibrant population. The hotel is ideally located on the top floor of a high-rise building and offers spectacular views of the city and the water. It is part of the mixed-use "Studio" building, which also houses conference and meeting rooms, offices, retail shops, several restaurants and a café. With its direct waterfront location in Universitetsholmen and close proximity to Malmö Central Station, guests can easily get into the city or to nearby Copenhagen, which is only a 35-minute train ride away. The hotel's restaurant and cocktail bar, Kasai in the Sky, serves food and drinks on Malmö's highest rooftop terrace overlooking the sea and city skyline.
Picture Credits: Hyatt Hotels Cooperation
