Scandic Opalen, GothenburgScandic Opalen in Gothenburg, Sweden has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 26 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 Opalen is a nine-storey, four-star hotel with 354 air-conditioned rooms in central Gothenburg, roughly 400 metres from Liseberg Amusement Park and within a fifteen-minute walk of Scandinavium Arena, Nya Ullevi Stadium and the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, safes, hair dryers and free Wi-Fi, and guests get a complimentary breakfast buffet. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, gym, sauna, conference rooms, bike hire and a 24-hour reception, and pets are welcome. It suits business travellers using the nearby exhibition complex as well as families visiting the amusement park. The rooms are on the small side and some show signs of wear, so those wanting more space should consider that before booking.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Generous breakfast with good variety

Close to tram stop and Liseberg

Sauna, gym and bike hire on site

Watch out for

Rooms are small and somewhat worn

Pillows are small

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