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Hotels in Västerås, Sweden |
| Västerås is by
Swedish standards a quite large city, with about 130,000 inhabitants (100,000
in the city proper), which makes it the sixth largest city of Sweden. Västerås
is also one of Sweden's older cities, being established in the 1240s or
earlier. The city name is derived from Västra (west) Aros (old
Swedish name for river mouth). The small river (creek) is the Black River
crossing the city and opening to Lake Mälaren. |
| Bishop Johannes Rudbeckius founded
Sweden's first high school (gymnasium) here in 1623. Västerås
has preserved a selection of older buildings, both by the creek and around
(and north of) the city's small Cathedral. They all give the town a bit
of a small town atmosphere. Unfortunately hundreds of old houses were demolished,
roughly between 1950 and 1975, during one of the country's most thorough
city modernization projects. There are however several modern buildings
of some architectural interest. |
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Clarion
Collection Hotel Etage Västerås
Offering warm welcome and
comfortable accommodation, this property is an ideal place for pleasant
stay. Situated in Vasteras, Clarion Collection Hotel Etage is 5 kilometres
from the golf course and 10 kilometres from the airport. The Aros Congress
Centre, Stora Torget, the City Hall as well as the Arosian Shopping are
the major attractions in Vasteras. The 93 guestrooms are tastefully
decorated and facilitated with modern and comfortable amenities for an
unforgettable stay. Guests can begin their day with the delicious
breakfast, which is served at the hotel. Business travellers can
make use of the conference facilities, available at the hotel. At leisure,
you can pamper yourself at the sauna or relax at the lobby, which is also
an ideal place to meet friends. |
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Elite
Stadshotellet Västerås
Featuring an elegant decor
and warm hospitality, Elite Stadshotellet Vasteras welcomes you for an
unforgettable vacation. Located in the centre of Västerås,
the Elite Stadshotellet is in one of the Sweden's most beautiful Art Nouveau
buildings and close to the shopping, galleries, outdoor activities and
transportation centers. This property is 500 metres from the train station
and 8 kilometres from the airport. This hotel offer 137 guest rooms
that have been elegantly furnished with an array of in-room amenities to
ensure you utmost ease and luxury. The onsite restaurant serves delicious
a la Carte dishes and Swedish cuisine for you to feast on. After a tiring
day, you can unwind at the cosy bar with a fine drink. During leisure,
you can workout at the gymnasium or relax at the sauna. |
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First
Hotel Plaza Västerås
One of the city's tallest
buildings, the First Hotel Plaza is a central hotel housed in a landmark
glass tower and situated 200 metres from the train station and 500 metres
from the harbour. Västerås Airport is nine kilometres from the
hotel, and takes approximately 10 minutes to reach by car. Guests can relax
with a sauna and a range of spa treatments, enjoy discounted use of a nearby
fitness centre and sip cocktails in the panoramic Sky Bar, set on the 24th
floor. The First Hotel Plaza houses the Karlsson på Taket, an informal
modern restaurant located on the 23rd floor with panoramic city views,
serving French and Mediterranean dishes along with regional specialties.
The Cathedral, situated 500 metres from the hotel, is a Gothic brick structure
with a 300 foot tower built in the 17th century. The cathedral square is
home to a bronze statue by the renowned Swedish sculptor Carl Milles and
opposite the cathedral is the Old Bishop's Palace. |
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Scandic
Västerås
The Scandic Vasteras is
located in Västerås, Sweden, 900 metres from the cathedral,
and one kilometre from Vasteras Art Museum. Stockholm-Västerås
Airport is four kilometres from the hotel. The Scandic Vasteras is a modern
hotel that offers a relaxation centre with sauna and heated indoor pool.
Multilingual staff at the 24-hour desk can assist with dry cleaning services,
and further amenities include a gym, wireless Internet access, and complimentary
onsite parking. The Scandic Västerås has an onsite restaurant
serving traditional Scandinavian dishes. Buffet breakfasts are available
each morning at a surcharge, and light snacks are served at the bar. Conference
spaces and business services are available at the hotel. |
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