A new Chapter for Hotel Diplomat's Iconic Rooms
Hotel Diplomat sits on Strandvägen, Stockholm’s grand waterfront boulevard lined with late 19th-century architecture and considered one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The building itself dates from the early 20th century and was originally conceived as palatial private apartments. The hotel is the flagship property of Diplomat Collection, a family-owned group now in its fourth and fifth generation, which also operates Villa Dagmar and Villa Dahlia.
Of the hotel’s 330 rooms, 166 have now been renovated, each individually decorated, with much of the original fabric preserved and restored rather than replaced. The work was carried out by Anna and Pauline Cappelen in close collaboration with architect Per Öberg, refining the hotel’s classic character.
The interiors move through calm, earthy tones with accents in emerald green and Berlin blue. Mirror mouldings, Italian wallpapers, restored chandeliers, and French gold ceiling fittings sit alongside reupholstered armchairs, new furniture from Italy, and custom chairs developed with Per Öberg Arkitekt. Specially designed desks, integrated minibars, and light wool rugs complete the picture. Throughout the spaces, large-format botanical photographs by Swedish artist Helene Schmitz bring a quiet, considered presence to the rooms.
“We have carefully developed the hotel’s expression, paying close attention to every detail,” says Anna Cappelen, Co-Owner and Design Director at Diplomat Collection. The ambition has been to further refine the sense of warmth, quality, and international elegance.”
The approach throughout has been one of restoration alongside new production, preserving what works while adding pieces made specifically for these spaces. “The combination of restored elements and newly made furniture reflects our view on lasting quality and timeless aesthetics. Every material and textile has been chosen with care,” mentions Pauline Cappelen, Creative Director of Diplomat Collection.
Alongside the room renovation, the hotel has introduced a new breakfast buffet developed by the group’s gastronomic director – Niclas Jönsson. À la carte menus across the collection are designed to reflect each property’s individual character.
Hotel Diplomat is a media partner of Stockholm Art Week 2026, taking place across the city between April 21st and 26th.
