The Hotel Rival is located in the Sodermalms heights area overlooking Mariatorget Square. It is within walking distance of the Royal Palace, Royal Opera, and the Old Town historic and entertainment district. The Hotel Rival is 20 km from the Bromma Airport and 40 km from the Arlanda Airport.

The Hotel Rival has 99 individually decorated rooms, each portraying a scene from classical Swedish films. Rooms also have Egyptian cotton sheets and flat screen televisions, wireless Internet, DVD players, mini bars, safe boxes, and private bathrooms with telephones and designer toiletries. Non-smoking rooms are standard.

The Hotel Rival is a former cinemaplex from the 1930’s that has kept its Art Deco look but installed fully modern amenities for business and leisure. It has lacquered walls, matte oak flooring, and bright furniture accents. There are conference facilities for up to 700 people. The hotel also has a cocktail bar, bistro, café, and bakery. Parking is available.