Lady Hutton, botel in Stockholm Municipality, Sweden

Lady Hutton is a motor yacht converted into a hotel, moored near Gamla Stan and Riddarholmen in central Stockholm. Its white hull, brass fixtures, and polished wood give it a classic look, while small cabins, a restaurant, and an open deck invite guests to eat, sleep, or simply watch the water.

Built in 1924 as a diesel-powered yacht named Vanadis, the vessel changed hands many times, including service for the British Navy during the Second World War and later as the passenger ship Cort Adeler between Stockholm and Turku. Swedish owners converted it into a floating hotel and restaurant, opening it in place near Riddarholmen in 1982.

From the forward deck, guests can watch the city hall and the old town across Lake Mälaren, a view that shapes how people use the lounge during summer evenings. The front of the vessel carries the name Mälardrottningen, or Queen of Lake Mälar, while the stern bears the Lady Hutton name used by the hotel.

The boat sits within walking distance of Stockholm Central Station and Gamla Stan, with a short bridge crossing on the way. Because it stays on the water, visitors get a quieter setting than nearby streets, though access may involve a few steps and gentle movement underfoot.

One of the lounges has a glass floor panel that lets visitors look straight down at the old engine while sitting inside. Guests can also notice that the boat moves only every few years, when it is taken away briefly for repairs, otherwise remaining fixed at the same quay.