Hotel Riverton
City views from the 12th-floor bar
About this hotel
Hotel Riverton's 12th-floor bar and restaurant give a family genuine city views over Gothenburg, a distinctive evening spot after an Oceana day that few of the other hotels on this list can match. Its own indoor pool and saunas offer a second swim away from the water park's crowds, and the spa suits a proper wind-down once the children are settled for the night. Its position near Feskekörka fish market hall and the Stenpiren harbourfront keeps a family close to central Gothenburg's own attractions. Pet-friendly status means a travelling dog is welcome. For a family who wants a striking evening view alongside genuine wellness facilities, this is one of the more distinctive hotels near the centre.
- 12th-floor views
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Pet-friendly
Our take
This hotel suits a family who wants striking city views from a 12th-floor bar alongside a full spa and indoor pool. Families on a tighter budget, or prioritising proximity to Liseberg over views and wellness facilities, should look elsewhere on this list. That is the honest calculation worth making before booking this over one of its near neighbours.
- ✓Book the 12th-floor bar for an early evening slot to catch the light over the city before dinner.
- ✓Use the in-house indoor pool and saunas on a day the family wants a quieter swim away from Oceana.
- ✓Reserve pet-friendly rooms directly if travelling with a dog, since the striking views make this a popular choice.
Why we love it
- City views from the 12th floor
- Own indoor pool and saunas
- Full spa
- Pet-friendly rooms
Why guests love itThe 12th-floor bar became our favourite part of the evening, watching the city lights come on after a long day at Oceana. The in-house pool and saunas gave us a second swim on a quieter afternoon, and the spa was a genuine treat once the kids were finally asleep. It made the ordinary parts of the trip, not just the water-park day, feel easy.