We always try to avoid chain hotels since our hotel stays should be as unique and wonderful a part of our vacations as possible, and Mayfair Hotel Tunneln, a short stroll from the central train station, fits the bill in all ways as a privately run hotel.
Friendly and charming Giovanni checked us in and gave us directions on how to reach our room by taking multiple elevators - the first one being really cool and historic - and turning right and left down corridors. Equally friendly and helpful Samina checked us out
What really makes Mayfair Hotel Tunneln so special isn't only its history detailed in the multiple corridors with newspaper clippings and pictures on the walls but also the numerous examples of modern art, which the owners collect and exhibit. We could've spent hours just going from one unique piece of furniture or installation or painting, all fascinating in their own right. There are booklets available with details about the hotel's history and all the artwork exhibited throughout the entire building.
Since we'd booked only one night, we didn't get to see everything as we wished. And we fully underestimated how interesting Malmö is, which is now at the top of our "worth-an-encore- visit" list. We won't have to look for a hotel, but simply book early enough in advance to make sure we can stay at the Mayfair Hotel Tunneln - there's enough art and history for at least a few days.