We choose to stay at Clarion Collection Hotel Kompaniet in Nyköping during easter because of two things: the hotel’s proximity to Nyköpingsån and Nyköpinghus. And these two criteria are fulfilled indeed. Had it been summer, the harbour and the waterfront restaurants nearby would certainly have added yet another level to the location. This is such a lovely spot to place a hotel.
Clarion Collection Hotel in Nyköping
So yes, the location of Clarion Collection Hotel in Nyköping is quite perfect. It lies a five-minute walk from the city centre, on the banks of Nyköpingsån opposite the famous landmark of Nyköpingshus and just a stone throw away from the small, but cosy harbour. Marketed as the former furniture factory of renowned Nordiska Kompaniet – although it seems that the present building has little to do with the original from 1904 as this new building is from the 1980s.
The Clarion Collection hotels are known for modest prices and a generous food plan. Both breakfast and dinner are namely included in the room price. In these times of the corona pandemic and with restrictions having all restaurants close at 8 pm, this is most welcome.
However, as they serve all food buffet style, you need to choose a timeslot for when you want to eat your dinner and breakfast. Despite this, the restaurant has far too few seats and people need to be seated in the conference room which is not very nice. Poor logistics with only three timeslots for dinner which means that everyone comes at the same time which equals quite a bit of queueing. We realise this and choose to eat around twenty minutes later each time, When you figure this out, there really is no problem with the restriction of only 6 people in the buffet room.
The room
The positives first. The room comes with a comfortable bed and armchair. The bathroom is large, bright and quite newly refurbished. The view from our window is lovely facing the river. Make sure you get a room facing south and the river. The furniture and decor are a bit worn and tired, but ok.
But now to the big negative: the ventilation is awfully poor. The room is steamingly hot on check-in and we need to have the window opened all the time, even at night. But as screaming seagulls are cruising the river after sunset, we hardly get any sleep on the first night. With such crappy ventilation, they should install air condition. We complain at the front desk, but the information we get is that the whole ventilation system needs to be replaced. Quite long overdue, I should say.
The breakfast
The logistic’s system at breakfast is the same as for dinner. You need to choose a time slot. We choose the one from 8.45 to 9.30, but the first morning we arrive about ten minutes early and the second one 20 minutes later. The breakfast is very good and has Lot to choose from, we didn’t miss a thing. Yoghurts, juices, both boiled and scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, several types of newly-baked bread, cereals and toppings, pineapple and melon.
The spa
To use the spa for you need to contact the front desk. One hours’ use is included. There can only be six people or two parties in the spa facilities at the same time. The small jacuzzi can be used by just one party at a time. It runs for 15 minutes and then cleans itself for 10 minutes, so there is a natural break for changing parties. There is another couple in the spa, so we want to use the large sauna while they use the jacuzzi. But the sauna is cold and has not been turned on at all during the day! So disappointing!
The lounge room is quite nice and fresh with ice water available and chairs to rest in. You bring your swimwear to the changing rooms. Towels are provided, but no bathrobes. It is after 8 pm, so we cannot order anything from the bar due to the restrictions. We simply wait for our turn in the jacuzzi and the other couple choose to leave the spa as they cannot use the sauna, which means that we get to use the jacuzzi twice in a row, all in all, three times, before our hour is up.
The summary
Had it not been for the awfully hot and stuffy room, we would not hesitate to recommend Clarion Collection Hotel Kompaniet in Nyköping. It is beautifully located and quite priceworthy.
Please check the hotel website for any covid-19 updates.