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Just a few steps into the modernized terminal building is the entrance to Scandic Landvetter where travelers are welcomed to a vibrant hotel designed by Wingårdhs architect firm. The entire facade, which features 1,308 flags punched into aluminum sheeting, creates an international feeling and the top floor of the hotel includes a gym and relaxation area with a panoramic view of the runway. The international atmosphere continues throughout the hotel, not least in the unique work of art in the lobby - an airplane window consisting of 36,000 holiday photos that extends from floor to ceiling.
- I'm extremely proud today that together with my team, I am finally able to open the huge glass sections that form the entrance to Scandic Landvetter. This is where the terminal and hotel lobby of the future flow seamlessly into each other. At Scandic Landvetter, leisure and business travelers are blended in everything from the restaurant with its open kitchen and lobby to the conference spaces with their dynamic meeting facilities. I am now looking forward to welcoming travelers from afar as well as
Behind Scandic Landvetter's unique architecture and design is the award-winning Wingårdhs architect firm, with Gert Wingårdh as chief architect. The design of the hotel is inspired by the Nordic environment with its color palette consisting of warm shades, light-hued wood and a mixture of Nordic and international handcrafted details.
Wingårdh explains that the idea for the flags came from listening to a radio program one morning about a woman who fled from
- For me, flags are the ultimate symbol of international unity - traveling, meeting and communicating across borders. Naturally,
Scandic Landvetter is Scandic's second airport hotel in the Swedish market, but its first in collaboration with
- We've been wanting to establish ourselves at Göteborg
Scandic Landvetter is also an important building block in
- We're naturally also extremely happy that Scandic Landvetter is opening its doors as the world opens up again and air traffic and travel begin to resume. Scandic is a very good addition to what we're doing to develop the experience at the airport for the travelers of the future. The new hotel will contribute both to creating good accessibility and attractive places to meet for all of
Like all Scandic hotels, Scandic Landvetter has been built with sustainability in focus. The property is planned to be environmentally certified according to the highly ranked international BREEAM-SE certification, with the goal to achieve the rating, Very Good. Scandic Landvetter also features Scandic's new room concept where sleep and the bed experience are in focus. The hotel rooms have been designed with inspiration from a circular mindset and parts of the furnishings are made of recycled materials. The interiors have a lifespan of up to 15 years and can be reused during renovations. Additionally, some materials are recyclable, which is in line with Scandic's vision of a completely circular hotel room.
Facts about Scandic Landvetter
- Seven floors, total floor space of 10,000 m2
- Rooms: 223
- Family rooms: 80
- Accessible rooms: 27
- Animal-friendly rooms: 44
- Allergy rooms: 14
- Number of beds: 596
- Seats in restaurant & bar: 270
- Number of conference rooms: 9, max. capacity 140 people
- Coworking spaces: 38
- Gym & relaxation facilities: Sauna and hot tub with view of takeoff and landing strips
- Architecture & design: Wingårdhs, with Gert Wingårdh as chief architect
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Property owner:
Swedavia (Midstar Hotels AB fromJune 14, 2021 ) - Construction year: 2021
- Construction company: PEAB
- Environmental certification: BREEAM-SE, Very Good, from autumn 2021
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Direct connection to Göteborg
Landvetter Airport's modern passenger terminal
For more information, please contact:
Email: oscar.brehmer@scandichotels.com
Telefon: +46 721 709 297
About
Scandic is the largest hotel company in the Nordic countries with more than 280 hotels, in operation and under development, in more than 130 destinations. The company is the leader when it comes to integrating sustainability in all operations and its award-winning Design for All concept ensures that Scandic hotels are accessible to everyone. Well loved by guests and employees, the Scandic Friends loyalty program is the largest in the Nordic hotel industry and the company is one of the most attractive employers in the region. Scandic is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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