Clarion Collection® Hotel Packhuset

We only had one night in Kalmar and we didn’t know what to except at the Clarion. It was a cosy hotel in a great location, the staff were friendly and the room was comfortable and quirky with water views. We would certainly stay there again!

Combined reception, lobby, bar and restaurant is quite tight. These areas are not the best areas when you want to relax. Clean rooms, close to city walk. Summer- expensive rooms. Dinner and breakfast incl. -but really crowded. Close to parking.

Clarion Collection Packhuset is located nice in the harbour of Kalmar close to city center. Our room was nice and good size for our family but the bathroom wasn’t in the best shape. The hotel had free dinner but don’t plan to eat at here, food was one dish buffet and not ok! You can find so much better food in restaurants close to the hotel.

2 stars because the location of the hotel was good as we were able to walk to attractions and restaurants, however our room was small and there was a lot of noise from both within the hotel and outside so we slept badly.

The hotel is located about a 5 minute walk from the station in the harbour. There are plenty of metered parking around the hotel. It is a few minutes walk up to the city centre and most of the tourist attractions though the castle is about a 20 minute walk as you have to go around the other side of the harbour. There are also ferries to Öland next to the hotel and a shopping centre. The hotel has a been an old customs warehouse and has lots of beautiful features and wooden beams throughout the hotel. Most rooms are a good size but they can be quirky as they have to fit in the original layout and most have a great view of the harbour. The bathrooms are small but well planned. There is a nice lobby and restaurant that serves complimentary breakfast and evening food. The gym extends to a treadmill and a bike, however for a charge they can give you access to a gym in town. Overall a good hotel for exploring Kalmar and the island of Öland