Part of a large complex made up of two concentric semi-circular rows of buildings, the Clarion Collection Tapto bestrides one of the wide roads that passes underneath from the outer to the inner section. The name originates from the military signal means "go and rest," and the hotel was first opened to accommodate visitors from the nearby National Defense Headquarters. While reference to this can be seen throughout the building's seven floors, with small exhibitions of Swedish military life from 17th century to the present day, the vibe nowadays is relaxed and welcoming. Soft velvet lounge seating and a lobby featuring cascading strings of cut glass and jazzy metallic accents also certainly feel more nightclub than barracks. Clientele is a mix of business and tourism, the latter being mostly families who appreciate the more relaxed vibe away from the city center.  

The hotel is located in the middle of the Ostermalm district of Stockholm, in a relatively leafy and upmarket residential neighborhood with wide pavements, children's playgrounds, and not a great deal of traffic. While set a little away from the city center, the Stadion T-bana metro station is a five minutes' walk away and connects to the central station in 10 minutes. Alternatively, it' s about eight to 10 minutes in a cab to the city's main central shops, bars, and dining options. Stockholm Olympic Stadium, however, is just seven minutes away on foot and the Royal Institute of Technology is a brisk 15-minute walk. Arlanda International Airport is around a 45 minutes' drive away.

The hotel has 140 rooms -- Standard, Superior, Deluxe, and Suites -- all of which are decorated in attractive modern styling with New York Art Deco touches and parquet floors. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, minibars, and large flat-screen TVs with cable channels, while upgraded rooms also include fluffy cotton bathrobes. Bathrooms are simple with wall-mounted hairdryers and soap dispensers -- no separate shampoo or conditioner. Three of the four suites open to balconies, as do three of the Superior rooms which can be requested if available. Some Standard-level rooms, however, are on the small side while the lack of air conditioning can be an issue during hot weather. 

An outstanding feature of this hotel is the inclusion of not only breakfast, but also an afternoon snack and dinner in all room rates. Breakfast is served buffet style in the bright and modern dining room, with homemade cakes and cookies in the afternoon, and a selection of soup, salad buffet, main course, and dessert for dinner. Coffee, tea and fruit are also available around the clock and the lobby bar is open until late. The hotel also has a steam room, sauna, and mini-gym, all of which feel fresh and nicely up-to-date.