Mariestad Stadshotell

Mariestad Stadshotell is a historic hotel building and hospitality brand in Mariestad, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. The building was erected in 1865–1866 by the newly formed Mariestads Hotell Actie Bolag to provide modern and comfortable lodging for travelers to the growing town. It was inaugurated on Karlsdagen, 28 January 1867, with a royal ball attended by notable figures from the town and county. The drawings were made by Stockholm architect Fredrik Wilhelm Scholander, while the decorations were executed by John Georg Arsenius. In 1875 the town of Mariestad acquired the majority of shares for 85,000 kronor, giving the hotel a central role in the town's social life through its large halls for balls and festivities. During the 20th century the building underwent several renovations and extensions, including an extension toward the square in 1925 and later annexes. A 2023 property description states that the property then comprised Mariestads stadshotell, 15 residential apartments and seven commercial premises, with the hotel as the largest tenant. In the 2000s the hotel operation was run under Ligula Hospitality Group AB, a parent company in a group that owns, manages and develops concepts and brands in the hotel and restaurant industry. By 2024 it was operated as Vänerport Stadshotell, marketed as Hotell Vänerport, by Vänerport Stadshotellet AB based in Mariestad, with Yuwadee "Yudee" Runberg as CEO. In 2024 Mariestads-Tidningen reported plans for a comprehensive expansion and renovation of the city hotel under the name Hotell Vänerport, with an estimated investment level of around 50 million kronor. The hotel is located in the heart of Mariestad, near Nya torget, close to restaurants, shopping and culture. It offers single rooms, double/twin rooms, superior corner double rooms and triple rooms, along with a cellar venue, cold dishes, live music and theme evenings. It also provides event spaces such as mingling events and vault events for private and business gatherings. The brand combines modern comfort with Mariestad's charm and personal service around the clock.

Mariestads stadshotell was built in 1865–1866 by the newly formed Mariestads Hotell Actie Bolag to provide the growing town with modern and comfortable accommodation for travelers. The building was designed by Stockholm architect Fredrik Wilhelm Scholander, with decorations by John Georg Arsenius. It was inaugurated on Karlsdagen, 28 January 1867, with a royal ball attended by prominent people from the town and county. The hotel quickly became a central venue for the town's social life, thanks to its large halls used for balls and other festivities. In 1875 the town of Mariestad took over the majority of shares in the company for 85,000 kronor, further cementing the hotel's civic role. During the 20th century the building underwent several renovations and extensions, including an extension toward the square in 1925 and later additional annexes. A property description from 2023 states that the property then comprised Mariestads stadshotell, 15 residential apartments and seven commercial premises, with the hotel as the largest tenant. In the 2000s the hotel operation was run under Ligula Hospitality Group AB, a parent company in a group that owns, manages and develops concepts and brands in the hotel and restaurant industry. By 2024 the hotel was operated as Vänerport Stadshotell, marketed as Hotell Vänerport, by Vänerport Stadshotellet AB based in Mariestad, with Yuwadee "Yudee" Runberg as CEO. In 2024 Mariestads-Tidningen reported plans for a comprehensive expansion and renovation of the city hotel under the name Hotell Vänerport, with an estimated investment level of around 50 million kronor.

• 2024

  Hotel operated as Vänerport Stadshotell, marketed as Hotell Vänerport; plans reported for comprehensive expansion and renovation with estimated investment around 50 million kronor.

• 2023

  Property description notes the property comprises the hotel, 15 residential apartments and seven commercial premises.

• 1925

  Extension toward the square is added.

• 1875

  The town of Mariestad acquires the majority of shares for 85,000 kronor.

• 1867

  Hotel inaugurated on Karlsdagen, 28 January, with a royal ball.

• 1866

  Construction of the hotel building is completed.

• 1865

  Construction of the hotel building begins, commissioned by Mariestads Hotell Actie Bolag.

Central, historic city hotel offering modern comfort, personal service and event spaces in the heart of Mariestad.

• Single rooms

  Standard single occupancy rooms.

• Double/Twin rooms

  Rooms for two guests.

• Superior Corner Double rooms

  Corner rooms with superior amenities.

• Triple rooms

  Rooms for three guests.

• Mingling events

  Event package with welcome drinks, mingling buffet and professional signage.

• Vault events

  Event package in a unique vault setting for smaller groups, with welcome drink and dinner buffet.

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