Karlstad Congress Culture Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Sandgrund Lars Lerin - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Mariebergsskogen - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Karlstad University - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Löfbergs Arena - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Karlstad (KSD) - 16 min drive
Karlstad Central Station - 8 min walk
Välsviken Station - 9 min drive
Väse Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Stora Torget - 5 min walk
Pitcher's - 5 min walk
Burger King - 4 min walk
Guldapan - 5 min walk
Spicy Hot Karlstad - 5 min walk
About this property
Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan
Located near a train station, Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan is a great choice for a stay in Karlstad. The restaurant is perfect for a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish, Swedish
At a glance
Hotel size
73 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1988
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Sauna
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
38-inch TV
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for SEK 100.0 per night
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan and nearby?
Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan has a sauna and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan like?
Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan is in the heart of Karlstad, a short 8-minute walk from Karlstad Central Station and 7 minutes' walk from Karlstad Congress Culture Centre.
Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
1 April 2024
We spent three nights here. The hotel is wonderful. Staff, breakfast and service was excellent. We will certainly stay here the next time we come to Karlstad. Also interesting history of the former prison and well designed museum. Highly recommended!
Kerstin
Kerstin, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 July 2023
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2023
Anne Grete
Anne Grete, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 March 2022
Øystein
Øystein, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 August 2020
Servicen är god!
Bra service men sängarna var inte mycket att ha.
Peter
Peter, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 March 2020
Nice good value hotel
Nice hotel. Dinner was fine but not so impressed by breakfast. Would have preferred a smaller choice in breakfast menu with a higher bread quality.
Jesper
Jesper, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 September 2019
Easy to find. Nice location. Easy parking. Rooms are small but it it's a historic building. We were offered a good upgrade. They serve a free buffet in the evening of good local food.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2019
An excellent hotel. Close to everything. Staff was very accommodating. Rooms are comfortable and very quiet. This building used to be a prison, and they have kept the prison motif. Very historic.
Breakfast buffet was ok. Not a huge selection, but adequate, and food was prepared nicely.
I would stay again and would recommend this property.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 June 2019
It's an old prison and quite quirky. The standard rooms are small and on thr top floor a bit warm in summer, but there is a fan provided. The ropms and general hotel are of high quality.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 February 2019
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 January 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 November 2018
It was disappointing that the room was very small at a very high price.
In addition it was not possible to switch on the TV in the room.
ole
ole, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2018
Amazing hotel, amazing staff A******.
Would highly recommend.
Sam
Sam, 14-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2018
Stephen
Stephen, 12-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 August 2018
Bilan Hotel
Central spot to meet local relatives and explore area. Enjoyed free breakfast and free dinner included.
Would definitely stay here again. Loved the jail history too. Added character.
Mary
Mary, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2018
Great place to stay in Karlstad
I was a little dubious when I found out the hotel was a farmer prison, but the entire hotel was pleasant and clean. After staying in Stockholm with a tiny room, I was delighted to find the room not only large and comfortable but full of light. The free dinner buffet was great and there was plenty of food. The staff was friendly and helpful. If I go back to Karlstad, I will definitely stay here again.
David
David, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 July 2018
Lovely Hotel with extras
A lovely old building converted to a hotel. Breakfast, coffee and cake in the afternoon and dinner is included which is very welcome.
greg
greg, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 June 2018
Little expensive for the service
Location is good. The hotel facilities are good but the room and the bed were too small. The breakfast the light meal were good but the dishes are not cleaned well many dirty. Nice staff.
Amin
Amin, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2018
Boutique Prison
Interesting place in a former prison. Your room includes breakfast and a dinner buffet which was delicious. The staff was very kind. Good location near shops and restaurants in central plaza.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2018
Nice hotel except for a blip at check in.
Staying in a converted prison is interesting. The location is near the city and parking was free outside the prison walls.
I was initially not allowed to check in early even though there were a room available... was first told there were no rooms and later told I had to pay to check in early. It was only after we told them that we had just checked out of another Clarion Collection hotel that they relented. I felt they were a little dishonest and unhelpful at check in.
Otherwise, it was an excellent stay. I appreciated the dinners provided at the end of the day...
Paul
Paul, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2017
Great location
Great Hotel with comfortable bed and excellent location
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 August 2017
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 May 2017
Quality compact hotel in a small Swedish city
Karlstad isn't Stockholm, so you won't have the glam or the high prices here. This is our second time in Karlstad and we liked the Bilan very much. Room is small but well designed. Hotel is quiet, bed very comfortable. Windows open and are a very nice feature of the room. Breakfast is very good, and so was the evening meal (a surprise!). There are some nice seating areas at the lobby level with sunny vistas and coffee and snacks. The compact gym is smartly put together and everything in the hotel is painted fresh white. Staff are professional and helpful.
Heather
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 January 2017
Lives up to standard expectations
Quite standard for a Swedish hotel, with nothing sticking out in either way. Comfortable and decent breakfast, but nothing exceptional. Free coffe or tea and fruit at all hours. The building was previously a jail and some character of this is kept which gives some atmosphere.
Rickard
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2016
Stay in an old jail.
Great staff. Rooms were spacious. The hotel provides free breakfast AND dinner + coffee anytime of the day. Breakfast was quite good. Dinner was okay. Close to the town center.