We booked this hotel as a base for Rally Sweden, based 50km north in Hagfors. The hotel was in a perfect spot with great transport links and a short walk to the train station and city centre. The locals were very friendly (one even offered to walk us to the hotel from the train station), and we're happy to show off their excellent understanding of English. This added to the wonderful experience.
The restaurant attached to the hotel was fair priced and a very comfortable dining experience, with breakfast being a particularly good deal. Other than this there were a large variety of restaurants or fast food joints within a comfortable walking distance.
The only negative was the lack of a wardrobe in the bedroom; however the room was of high quality and a very cosy place to retire to after a long cold day out in the forests.
In summery the Scandic Karlstad was an excellent hotel in a fantastic city. One that we will be returning to next year.