Hotel Draken; A new landmark in Gothenburg

Gothenburg has a new hotel that stands out in the cityscape. Clarion Hotell Draken is located at Järntorget, where the old discotheque Vågen and the movie theater Draken were once located. Now they have been converted into a modern and luxurious hotel with a view of the entire city. I had the chance to visit the hotel during the opening weekend and I was impressed by what I saw.

The hotel had its grand opening on Friday, October 6, 2023. It was a big party with mingling, music and champagne. Many famous faces were there, including Jill Jonson, who has her own show in the hotel's theater lounge. Jill will now hold her performance for a while, which is a tribute to Gothenburg's music history. Among other things, songs that are associated with Gothenburg, if I understood correctly. 

We were there on Saturday, the day after the premiere. There were a lot of people and great interest in the building. We created our own viewing tour by strolling around the building at a leisurely pace. The house and the building are a mixture of old and new, where parts of the original facade and interior have been preserved, but also new parts have been built that harmonize with the old. There are many details reminiscent of the hotel's former functions, such as film reels, album covers and dance floors.

The view from the hotel is fantastic. You can see the whole city from the large windows or from the roof terrace, which has a bar and a swimming pool. You can see Älvsborgsbron to the west and Hisingsbron to the east. Then we saw Liseberg, Skansen Kronan and many other sights. It felt like you could see all the way to Vinga.

We didn't eat in the restaurant this time, but had a quick look. It was a nice restaurant that I will definitely visit another time. We spent some time in the bar and were fascinated by the height at which it was located. You somehow couldn't get enough of how powerful it was. Even the toilets had their startling surprises. 

I look forward to many future visits to Hotell Draken. It is a hotel that has something for all tastes, whether you want to stay, eat or watch shows. It is a hotel that makes Gothenburg even more attractive to visiting guests.

Congratulations Gothenburg, another fine hotel that welcomes visiting guests.

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