Sometimes it takes a village to design a building (in this case a hotel), or at least three firms and when you see the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel, you’ll see why. Doos Architects handled the hotel’s interiors while the hotel itself was designed by Reflex Architects. Stylt Trampoli took care of the restaurant, bar, lobby, and the terrace. It’s located in Lindholmen in Gothenburg, Sweden, situated in one of the fastest developing business districts in Sweden, making it the perfect locale for both business and leisure travelers.
The hotel is outfitted with 265 modern guest rooms and 10 suites, each with wallpaper in 20 different patterns and colors, giving each space a unique and eclectic feel. The furnishings definitely give it that boutique feel, as opposed to your typical chain hotel.
The suites are located such that they hang out over the water with 4-star views of Gothenburg and the harbor.
Doos paid careful attention to details, like choosing to use wood, iron, and copper throughout, which all have roots in the area. They also used a lot of neutral tones but spiced it up with touches of color.
The Cuckoo’s Nest is the concept restaurant located in the hotel that was developed by Stylt Trampoli. It’s filled with a diverse mix of traditional and modern pieces with a touch of whimsy thrown in for good measure.
The exterior is covered in tonal geometric panels and windows that create a really cool, eye-catching pattern.
Photos by Ingela Vagsund, unless otherwise noted.
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What: Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel
Where: Lindholmspiren 4 – 417 56 – Gothenburg, Sweden.
How much: Nightly rates from SEK 1032 (EUR 116).
Highlights: Centrally located and overlooks the harbor, urban and quirky decor
Design draw: A hotel with urban eclectic interiors making it feel more like a boutique hotel than a chain.
Book it: Call +46 (31) 383 40 00 or email [email protected]

4 Comments
Flamingo on 07.18.2013 at 07:42 AM
The pictures are amazing… It makes you dream with your eyes open !
Barb Lock on 07.22.2013 at 13:00 PM
If ever one wanted to be “blown away”, lterally and figuratively, here it is!
These designs are absolutely indescribable!! One cannot look at these photos and even imagine that these are a HOTEL chain!
Kudos to the arcitectural design team!
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John Carter on 07.23.2013 at 05:30 AM
I wonder if this hotel is a sister company of Radisson Blu in Cebu Philippines.
Tudor Davies on 07.18.2014 at 08:29 AM
The restaurant looks amazing. The level of light in that space is great and I love the accessories, especially the yellow aeroplane. Would love to eat there. It just looks a very high class retro diner.
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