Scandic Opens Third Hotel in Örebro

Scandic Hotels has opened its third hotel in Örebro, Sweden, named Scandic Örebro Central. The hotel offers 160 rooms spread across nine floors and is strategically located next to the Central Station. This opening makes Scandic the largest hotel operator in Örebro, increasing its total room capacity in the city to 596.

The hotel is part of the new Örebro Entré urban development project, serving as the first business to open in the area. Its location, approximately 200 meters from the train station, positions it as a central meeting point for residents and visitors alike. The hotel features a spacious social lobby designed by Wingårdhs, intended to be a communal space for various guests.

"We are creating a hub for business and leisure travelers where the city and the hotel seamlessly blend into a living room," said Jimmy Myhrinder, Hotel Director at Scandic Örebro Central. Peter Jangbratt, Country Manager Sweden at Scandic Hotels, highlighted Örebro's importance as a logistics center with growing potential for business and leisure travel.

The building was constructed with a focus on sustainability and is certified according to Sweden Green Building Council's Miljöbyggnad Silver standard. Scandic Örebro Central has also achieved the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. The interior design incorporates circular economy principles, utilizing environmentally certified or recycled materials with the aim of future reuse or recycling.