ÖREBRO, SWEDEN—Scandic has now opened its third hotel in Örebro, in the middle of a vibrant urban development project. Scandic Örebro Central, which has 160 rooms on nine floors, is strategically located next to Örebro Central Station and nestled among corporate and government offices. The hotel will be a new hub for Örebro residents and visitors alike, and Scandic is the first business to open its doors in the new Örebro Entré area. From today, Scandic now offers 596 hotel rooms in Örebro, making it the largest hotel company in the city.
Since turning the first sod in January 2020 and throughout the construction process, sustainability has been in focus at Scandic Örebro Central. The property has been designed according to the high standards of the Sweden Green Building Council and it will have Silver certification. Scandic has been working to ecolabel its hotels since 1999, and before opening, Scandic Örebro underwent rigorous testing to be certified by the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. In addition to environmental certification of the property and hotel operations, the hotel rooms have been designed with inspiration from a circular mindset, and parts of the room furnishings are made of recycled materials. The interiors have a lifespan of up to 15 years and most items can be reused or recycled during renovations, which is in line with Scandic’s vision of a completely circular hotel room.
“Today, together with my team and after months of anticipation, I feel especially proud to welcome the first guests to our splendid new hotel. Scandic Örebro Central is an important addition to the hotel landscape in Örebro—a hub for business and leisure travelers where the city and hotel flow seamlessly into an urban living room. Our proximity to the city center means that after a full day, guests can return to the hotel easily for a great night’s sleep. We’re really looking forward to running this hotel in such a vibrant, dynamic atmosphere,” says Jimmy Myhrinder, General Manager of Scandic Örebro Central.
Scandic Örebro Central is an important addition to increase the city’s total room capacity in pace with growth in the business community. It also stands to serve the needs of established companies such as Ericsson, Epiroc Rock Drills and SAAB Dynamics that are active in the region.
