Scandic Goteborg Central, GothenburgScandic Goteborg Central in Gothenburg, Sweden has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 30 of 63 hotels we score in Gothenburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $160 a night (cached, not a live quote).Scandic Goteborg Central is a 451-room, four-star hotel in central Gothenburg, a short walk from Nordstan shopping centre and close to the station. Rooms have modern decor, minibars and high-speed WiFi, and the hotel is smoke-free throughout. Facilities include a gym, restaurant, cafe, bar, meeting rooms and private parking, plus a rooftop terrace with views over the river, harbour and city. It welcomes children and pets, so it works for families as well as business travellers and shoppers. Rates start around $160 a night. One thing to weigh up: some guests report noise from the rooftop bar and its music, and a few find the rooms on the small side.What stands out

Central location near station and Nordstan

Modern, clean, comfortable rooms

Helpful staff and varied breakfast

Rooftop terrace with river and harbour views

Watch out for

Rooftop bar noise and loud music

Some rooms are small

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