Stockholm’s first Boutique Hotel – Radisson Blu Strand Hotel invited its guests to celebrate their 100 year anniversary with a specially desgned suite in honour of Hollywood’s most legendary actress.
Stockholm’s first Boutique Hotel – Radisson Blu Strand Hotel is celebrating their 100 year anniversary and has designed a special suite in honour of Hollywood’s most legendary actress.
In memory of the great Greta Garbo
The Greta Garbo suite takes guests on an inspiring journey back in time to experience the international movie star’s glamorous life. Swedish-born Greta Garbo was a regular guest at the Stand Hotel and she is filmed on the hotel’s rooftop terrace in the 1920’s, prior to her international found fame in Hollywood. Her family have graciously given their official authorization to create the suite and it affectionately portrays Greta Garbo’s mythicial character and eventful life. The Strand Hotel was Ms. Garbo’s favorite place to stay when in Stockholm and her family continues to visit.
Inspired by glamour and drama
The Suite is steeped in Greta Garbo’s spirit and character. For the guests, it will be like stepping into a black and white movie that reflects, glamour, luxury and drama. Greta Garbo’s dramatic film characters has inspired the suite’s colors black and gold. The choice of velvet and silk decor is inspired by Greta Garbo’s amazing dresses and robes. Even the mirrors are inspired by her lavish jewelry.
There are also many details that are inspired by her personal and professional style. Decorated by renowned Swedish interior designer and stylist Maria Nordin. The decor is done with items from a wide range of Swedish interior designers, clothing and artifacts from the official Greta Garbo museum.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world’s largest hotel groups with a dynamic presence in China due to its recent three hotel management contract signings for Radisson Blu Plaza Wuxi, Radisson Blu Chengdu East and Radisson Blu Wuhan ETD Zone. The addition of these three new deals to Carlson Rezidor’s portfolio is testament to the Group’s growing reach in China. Currently it has 33 hotels in operation and under development in China. To support the Group’s long-term growth and its hotels, it has recently invested in building its operating capability in China. As well as establishing a dedicated Chinese website, Carlson Rezidor has opened a call centre, expanded its Shanghai regional office and established sales offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong.
“I never said, “I want to be alone”. I only said, “I want to be left alone”. There is all the difference.”…..Greta Garbo
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