A distinguished member of design hotelsTM.From the beginning, Elite Plaza Hotel's history, has been one of praise-worthy tradition. Once housing the Svea Fire & Life Insurance company in the late 1880's, the buildings were developed by award-winning architects of that era. Recent renovations reflect their classicism and were showcased when Elite opened her doors January 2000. The remarkable doorway made of fine-cut, partially polished granite and the genuine mosaic floor from England have been restored to their original beauty. Pillared halls with arches of Italian marble stucco and wrought-iron details are only part of the New Renaissance style, which the Gothenburg Commerce & Shipping Journal noted in 1889. It was said to be "..an embellishment not to Gothenburg alone, but to the whole of Sweden. Svea has the honor of owning a building, which in terms of stylistic purity, barely has an equal among buildings throughout the rest of Scandinavia." Proximity to the city center and high-tech amenities are what make Elite Plaza an obvious choice for executives, as well as the comfort and personal atmosphere. The cozy hotel bar is a natural meeting place for guests and Gothenburgers alike for trading secrets or secrets of the trade. Sink into big armchairs and relax over a drink and a paper in The Bishop's Arms. For special presentations, the well-stocked wine cellar is a perfect site for private wine tastings or dinners.