Västanå Slott — Hotel in Jönköpings kommun

Looking for a getaway in a classy (or rather classic) castle/mansion fashion?|Well, Västanå lives up to many expectations and surely provides for a "mansion stay". A tad worn down here and there - but that's ok and also understandable. ||Many old properties like Västanå survives thanks to remodelling in various degrees turning them into conference/hotel/restaurant. All do not live up to higher standards, but Västanå manages to keep their head above the water.||It is also possible to actually stay in the mansion house itself. Which is probably what you want to get the castle feeling. Contrary to many competitors where there in fact are no rooms in the main building (other than public areas, restaurant etc).|However, in the booking process you need to check where your room is located. Otherwise you may end up in one of the wings - which are quite fine also.||The basic classification should be some three stars - which is correct.|It's not of a five star hotel in standard, but still possess "castle elegance" in many ways.||Staff is kind and attentive. Both in the reception and in the restaurant (reviewed separately). And the cooking is well above average for this type of establishment.||Rooms are filled with individual furnishings, but amenities are very basic: no fancy sets of branded luxury shampoos and sewing kits etc. |Beds are ok, a bit on the firm side.|No fridge. No AC (not possible in an old house). No TV.|Wifi available - a little weak in my room, but working.||Breakfast was slightly disappointing: basic and without any warm dishes (scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage etc).|Possibly the sparse presentation could be considered compensated by the beautiful rooms where the breakfast is served.||On the whole it is a sort of quite lovely getaway. Rural and as much "off" as such a place should be. However, it is very near the busy highway and the sound from the traffic is indeed present.|In any case:...

Vastana slott is owned by the noble family of von Otter. As a curiosity, the owner of Vastana was formerly required to change his name to Gyllensvaan until 1967! One of the potential title holders wanted to avoid this so badly that he ran away to Kenya and died there. There is a large monument in his honour in the back garden. The castle itself is very grand and filled with antiques. The rooms (suite 1 can be recommended) are very spacious and romantic. Dinner is excellent, and the wine package VERY generous. Breakfast is lovely. There is a hidden path that goes UNDER the motorway that runs through the grounds (and cannot be noticed from the castle-no noise pollution here) and You may go all the way down to the shores of lake Vättern. Very romantic! The Gränna golf course is right next to the castle and in excellent condition. The baron and baroness von Otter run the place themselves and the old baron von Otter sometimes entertains the guests with his presence. Everything is just what one could have wished for. We have an estate of our own and we really appreciate the effort the von Otter family has made to keep Vastana in the family AND let guests enjoy it. What is there...

Me and my entourage (6 friends and 2 babies) stayed for one night and absolutely loved it! This castle has a extremely well preserved atmosphere and interior, not new and over designed but more of a genuine feeling. We stayed in three rooms in the actual castle and each room had its own expression. I stayed in room nr. 2 and can really recommend it, lovely bathroom overlooking the greenery, great bed and overall nice vibes. There is a lot of public spaces in the castle where you can hang around and a lot of details you won't find elsewhere and at night there is live candles everywhere!! We had the luxury to have our 3 course dinner with wine package in the wine cellar which was perfect regarding our two babies who needed to join us. the food and wine was great and we had an amazing dinner. The staff is very accommodating, polite and friendly. I love this castle and would definitely...