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antique warehouses that used to
stand here. Some of the preferred
bedrooms are in the original 19th-
century core. Accommodations in
the newer section contain large
windows and more modern fur-
nishings. See p. 238.
•
Radisson SAS Hotel Norge
(Bergen;
&
800/333-3333
in the
U.S., or 55-57-30-00): This grand
hotel on Norway's west coast is
sleek, modern, and cosmopolitan.
The center of Bergen's major
social events, the hotel is both tra-
ditional and handsomely up-to-
date. It's also equipped with all the
amenities guests expect in a deluxe
hotel, and highly professional
service. See p. 261.
•
Solstrand Hotel & Bad
(Os, out-
side Bergen;
&
56-57-11-00
):
This is the finest hotel in the fjord
district around the city of Bergen.
Dating back to 1896, the hotel
evokes the nostalgia of the Belle
Epoque era, and you'll be coddled
in comfort in cheerfully decorated
bedrooms. Come here for a vaca-
tion retreat instead of an over-
night stopover. See p. 268.
•
Dr. Holms Hotel
(Geilo;
&
32-
09-57-00
): One of Norway's most
famous resort hotels, this estab-
lishment was opened by Dr.
Holms in 1909. It still stands for
elegance, comfort, and tradition,
all of which are especially evident
during the winter ski season. The
hotel offers beautifully furnished
rooms with classic styling, and
two new wings with a swimming
complex. Famed musical artists
often perform here. See p. 315.
•
Clarion Hotel Grand Olav
(Trondheim;
&
73-80-80-80
):
This is the most stylish hotel in
Norway's medieval capital, a taste-
ful enclave of comfort and good
living. Located next to the city's
concert house, the property is
modern, filled with amenities,
and imaginatively decorated. See
p. 345.
•
Rica Ishavshotel
(Tromsø;
&
77-
66-64-00
): Although chain-
owned and -run, this is the best
hotel in the chilly north of Nor-
way. From its dramatic perch, the
hotel provides views in all direc-
tions. Looking like a space-age
yacht, it nicely houses guests near
the pier where the coastal steamers
stop. See p. 378.
13 The Most Charming Inns & Resorts
•
Hotel Refsnes Gods
(Moss;
&
69-27-83-00
): The most ele-
gant resort in the environs of
Oslo, the Hotel Refsnes Gods rep-
resents provincial Norway at its
best. Dating from 1767 when it
was built as a pleasure pavilion, it
offers an array of attractively fur-
nished and atmospheric rooms.
Five original drawings by Edvard
Munch hang in the public rooms.
The dining room is one of the best
in the area; it has even entertained
royalty. See p. 156.
•
Dalen Hotel
(Dalen I Telemark;
&
35-07-70-00
): At the terminus
of the Telemark Canal, the Dalen
Hotel's architecture is studded
with dragon heads and Viking-
inspired gingerbread. Built in
1894 and still going strong, it has
kept abreast of the times. It's the
kind of nostalgic and evocative
Norway that we like, filled with
comforting but also whimsical
architecture—including towers,
turrets, and wide verandas. You'll
be wined and dined royally here—
after all, the King of Siam once
was a guest. See p. 224.
•
Hotel Ullensvang
(Loftus i Har-
ganger;
&
53-67-00-00
): Our
