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When the owners of Hotel J in Stockholm decided to build a second hotel in the affluent suburb of Gåshaga, they applied the same formula used in the original J, combining Swedish home comforts with US nautical trappings. Fortunately, the sequel, which opened last year, is just as good: a simple but stunning waterfront property which is perpetually flooded with light and peopled with friendly staff. The 13 bedrooms have a rustic charm, making use of heavy linens and light woods, while the sitting room, called the Yacht Club, has armchairs to sink into and sailing memorabilia on the walls. Best of all is the soaring, glass-walled restaurant, Restaurant J, where the fire is kept stacked with birch logs all day. Diners face the dual treat of a glittering view over the Baltic and a robust, fish-based menu (fried alpine char with tomato-braised lentils, dill pesto and roast potatoes).
WHEN TO GO
Go in the summer, when locals make the half-hour trip from downtown Stockholm to dine al fresco on the dockside
WHICH ROOM TO BOOK
Rooms 1-6 have the best water views
CONTACT
Hotel J Gåshaga, Värdshusvägen 14-16, 181 63 Lindingö, Stockholm, Sweden (00 46 8 601 3400; fax: 601 3409; gashaga@hotelj.com; www.hotelj.com). Doubles about £65-£135; suites about £195-£200
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