The buildings that house the hotel were once a military facility; two long structures at the southern end of the small island whose name is borne by the hotel. Our room was spacious and comfortable, with a very good bed and a nice view towards the Fotografiska museum. There was no coffee machine, but the first night we requested a kettle. Within minutes, they brought us a tray with a choice of tea leaves and bags, mugs, the kettle and a small container of milk. Service was like that: friendly and efficient throughout. There were also fun and useful details in the room, such as a tray with underpants and tights, in different sizes and at reasonable prices. The breakfast was exceptionally good, varied and of great quality. Being in the Skeppsholmen island gave us the impression of going away from the city, although we were just a few hundred metres away from the National museum and even the Central station. In the same island there are also the Modern and other museums.