Located in the city center, First Hotel Royal offers a delightful blend of modern comforts and lively atmosphere. Savor a free breakfast buffet, explore the garden, or unwind with activities like hiking/biking. Guests have praised this hotel's sauna and on-site restaurant.
Olof Trataljagatan, 2, Saffle, Varmland County, 661 30
What's nearby
Billeruds Golf Club - 20 min drive - 21.9 km
Forsbacka Golf Club - 21 min drive - 25.2 km
Von Echstedtska Garden - 22 min drive - 25.1 km
Forbackabaden - 23 min drive - 28.2 km
Varmlands Viking Center - 26 min drive - 27.2 km
Getting around
Karlstad (KSD) - 54 min drive
Säffle Station - 6 min walk
Åmål Station - 20 min drive
Grums Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Kanalcafét - 4 min walk
Bad Brew Brothers - 19 min walk
Galna Tuppen - 9 min walk
Sibylla - 6 min walk
About this property
First Hotel Royal
Located near a train station, First Hotel Royal is a great choice for a stay in Saffle. The restaurant is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include a fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
64 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Shopping
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1978
Garden
Fitness center
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Royal Bar - This pub serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for SEK 100.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of SEK 250 per pet, per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Also known as
First Hotel Royal Saffle
Comfort Hotel Royal Saffle
Comfort Royal Hotel
Comfort Royal Saffle
Hotel Royal Saffle
Royal Saffle
First Royal Saffle
First Hotel Royal Hotel
First Hotel Royal Saffle
First Hotel Royal Hotel Saffle
Frequently asked questions
Does First Hotel Royal offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, First Hotel Royal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at First Hotel Royal?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of SEK 250 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at First Hotel Royal?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at First Hotel Royal?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at First Hotel Royal and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a sauna, a fitness center, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near First Hotel Royal?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Royal Bar.
What's the area around First Hotel Royal like?
First Hotel Royal is in the heart of Saffle, a short 6-minute walk from Säffle Station.
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Reviews
First Hotel Royal Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Breakfast
Room
Service staff
Family friendly
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 27, 2023
Icy pool
Very nice hotel, nice staff, good breakfast but the pool was for sure not heated, think it had been warmer to go outside in the snow. Very cold pool.
Claus
Claus, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2024
Good hotel for short stay - for work
Davide
Davide, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
Royal
Nice buffé
Joakim
Joakim, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 25, 2023
OK.
We stayed for one night as a family. It was ok - a bit worn out. Food ind the morning was decent with a wide range of different foods.
Jørgen
Jørgen, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 29, 2023
Good stay in Säffle
Great stay at First hotel in Säffle- when visiting family. This was during an bankholiday so the hotel was more without staff than normal. Friendly staff at check in. Room was spacious and clean. Good bed.
Breakfast was very good with a mix of cold and warm courses. The bar was open on friday but closed on saturday. Minimal staffing during sunday checkout but this worked fine. We'll be back.
Hans
Hans, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 13, 2023
First or last hotel?
Pool was very cold. The burger was burned to coal. Cooking at some tables inside the restaurant left the air full of smoke. The foldout beds had some very pointy springs. Room was right next to a noisy elevator. Overall not the best experience.
Jeppe
Jeppe, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2022
Pretty good hotel in central Säffle
We chose this hotel because it was conveniently located for our purposes, they had a family room (2 adults, 2 kids), they had a charger for electric vehicles (important for us because we came in an electric car that needed charging overnight) they also had a small pool (pretty cold water though).which the kids found nice.
No bathtub or minibar in our room, but standard was ok for the price.
Breakfast was pretty much a standard hotel breakfast with the usual stuff. There were some alternatives for people allergic to milk/egg/gluten and there were some options for vegetarians as well.
The hotel is located near central Säffle and depending on what your needs are the location might or might not suit you needs, but it was easy to find and parking was just next to the hotel. There's a park and a playground behind the hotel.
All in all, I'd recommend it if your needs are similar to mine.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Dejligt enkelt overnatning på vej på skiferie. Hyggelig restaurant og dejlige værelser
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
God oplevelse
Overnatning før tidligt fly
Lækkert værelse. Vi bestilte roomservice og det var lækkert til en god pris.
Camilla
Camilla, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2025
Dejligt hotel
God morgenmad, flot standard på værelserne, men ærgerlige hovedpuder
Morten
Morten, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 24, 2025
Fin oplevelse
Fint hotel. Poolen var dog for kold
Mie
Mie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 16, 2025
Trevligt hotell o trevlig personal!
Bra med inhägnad parkering nära!
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 19, 2024
Lampor i matsalen behöver städas och svartmögel i duschen behöver åtgärdas.
Cecilia
Cecilia, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 8, 2024
Ofräscht i badrum, svartmögel och långa hårstrån i dusch vid ankomst. Få kuddar.
Ok rum.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Säffle
Upplevde badrummet ganska risig. Borde renoveras eller något. Uppfräschning av duschslangar osv.
Allt annat bra. Underbart mottagande i receptionen.
Marjukka
Marjukka, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 6, 2024
Dålig service i receptionen
Trevligt, helt ok hotell. Rummet och frukosten var okej, inget märkvärdig men heller inget att klaga på. Däremot har personalen i receptionen under all kritik. Inget ”välkommen” eller hälsningsfras när vi kom in. Killen som checkade in oss berättade INGENTING om t.ex när frukosten serveras eller var vi skulle gå för att ta oss till rummet. Vi fick endast våra nycklar och vårt rumsnummer av honom, vi fick fråga själv vart vi skulle gå.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 30, 2024
Hyggelig mottagelse i resepsjon. Dett var dett.
Vi har invitert et fastboende par på middag på
Hotellet. Vi finner et 4 manns bord, venter og venter… og venter. Vi sitter nær baren hvor det står 2 stk fra personalet og tjatar - og serverer en øl i ny og ned. Ingen kelner dukker opp hos oss.Etter ca 15min går jeg til baren å spør om det er en kelner på stedet?. Jeg får uten noen videre forklaring 4 stk menyer på en planke utlevert. Har vi havnet på en sportsbar eller en restaurant ?. Vel, vi ser på menyen, bestemmer oss for 4x biff. Ny tur til baren for å bestille - denne gang i en kø med glade gjester som skal ha øl - etter nye 10min i kø ved baren prøver jeg å få bestilt mat.
Det bestilles 4xbiff - (her kommer ordet sportsbar) til sitt rette - vi må steke biffene selv på bordet på 400graders steinplater.
Jeg spør høflig om det kan være en kokk på kjøkkenet som kan steke biff ?. Får tilbake et høflig svar at noen kokk er ingen vits å spørre
Biffen skal stekes ved bordet- sånn er konseptet.!!.. vel - Konseptet hos oss- deres gjester er å forlate et middagsbord uten illeluktende fett i våre klær. Vi forlater bordet uten mat og drikke. Det er flere spisesteder i Seffle - for oss 4 og våre familier. Dagen etter var vi 12stk til bords på en restaurant i Seffle.
Frokost: 2 dager - begge dager med kalde egg både bløte og hardkokte - søndag tok vi lang frokost fra 9:00 - 9:50. I det vi forlater frokostsalen som da var tom - kommer personalet inn med 10-12 egg. Hurra.
Geir
Geir, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Ett utmärkt och prisvärt hotell. Fin restaurang och bra mat, ett hotell i klass med många storstads hotell.
Stefan
Stefan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Övernattning
Var i Säffle för ett uppdrag och övernattade här bra hotell skön säng fin frukost 👍
Ulf
Ulf, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2024
Helt greit!
Flott restaurant og bar. God mat. Dårlig luft på rommet om natten og vinduer som ikke gis tilgang til åpning.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
Trevlig personal. Mycket mycket god mat.
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 3, 2024
Betyg 3
Pris och standard inte helt överenstämmande.
Anders
Anders, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2024
Fint hotell
Fint hotell, rent och prydligt. Rymligt rum. Ingenting att klaga på. Lite åt den dyrare sidan, med tanken på att hyra i Säffle borde väl inte vara hög.
Eriks
Eriks, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2024
Personalet i resepsjonen hadde ikke noe kunnskap om Tesla destination laderene som er montert på hotellveggen. Kunne ikke være behjelpelig med å få de i gang. Endte med å betale 120kr natta for å få tilgang til parkeringsområdet hvor det var montert vanlige betalingsladere fra pair recharge.
Dårlig service i restauranten, servitør kom ikke med bestikk. Tok også lang tid å få bestilt.
Maten var derimot helt topp, utsøkt smak til en latterlig lav pris.
Espen
Espen, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2024
Saffle
Hotellet hadde en triveligere inngangsparti i forhold til forrige uke, da var det en byggeplass..
Jeg fikk et rom som var nærmer beisen og det var bra.
Ellers vil jeg si at det var et behagelig og rolig hotell ingen støy ☺️