Hotel Strandgärdet

The atmosphere is really dull. The staff seem like they’re just doing what they have to and are eager to go home. It’s expensive, too. I don’t have much good to say about this place, but it is what it is. There don’t seem to be any decent places to eat nearby either.

My rating: a weak four. If you’re after an unusual taste experience, look elsewhere. There’s an expensive but phenomenal Japanese restaurant inside the walls, in the evening, maybe. But for lunch, especially by island standards, this place is unusually affordable. In 2023 the buffet was 115 kronor, with several takeaway options, including a box to take with you. The food is somewhere between excellent home cooking and mediocre school food. For about the same price, it’s a better option than fast food, and coffee is included.

The food was a disaster, and the floor staff and cashier were rude. They watched people taking food with ugly stares, sighed and complained, and acted angrily and badly. If they’re tired or have too much work, customers shouldn’t have to put up with that attitude. They should change jobs or take a vacation. They need to learn how to treat guests, and reception should be part of their training too.

I stopped in for coffee with toppings, and it was good. The lunch is very good too, and I can recommend it.