Hotels

This 19th-century grande dame, originally named to attract British 'salmon lords', holds a special place in locals' hearts, who come here for special occasions. Trondheim-born billionaire owner, Odd Reitan, fulfilled a childhood dream by enabling its magnificent renaissance five years ago, and these days it thrills with Jazz Age details such as a mirrored staircase. Read expert review

Amerikalinjen is a humming cluster of cool, slickly designed restaurants and bars, where guests and fashionable locals eat, drink and play. Most of all, it’s a space that salute’s Norway’s history and flies the flag for all things local, thrusting this underrated Scandinavian city into the spotlight it deserves. Read expert review

This one-off heritage hotel set on the edge of a fjord and encircled by the ethereal beauty of the Sunnmøre Alps makes for an enchanting spot to escape into the wilderness. You will be in good company: a fascinating parade of royals, creatives and adventurers have all beaten a path here. Read expert review

An enchanting destination outside a small Norwegian town, and worlds away from urban life. With nearly 200 resident huskies, accommodation that personifies Scandi chic and plenty of natural wonders on its doorstep, including good chances of seeing the Northern Lights, this is a truly exciting retreat. Read expert review

With no fewer than 11 pools and hot tubs, 15 saunas and steam rooms, and 25 treatment rooms, The Well is the weekend escape of choice for Oslofolk who fancy a break. Founded by Norwegian billionaire Stein Erik Hagen, the sprawling resort offers 104 rooms and two restaurants amid art-filled surroundings. Read expert review

Oslo’s largest hotel (810 rooms spread over 13 floors) impresses with its emphasis on contemporary art; its rooftop garden of herbs and microgreens; Norda Restaurant, where consultant chef Marcus Samuelsson delivers his version of Nordic fusion; and the Bon Bon cocktail bar. Read expert review

You'll find the Thief on a peninsula jetting out into Oslofjord. From this perch, it offers an escape from everyday life, with a destination restaurant, a spa complete with fjord bathing and perhaps most remarkably, a carefully curated art collection including pieces by Antony Gormley, Damien Hirst and Richard Prince. Read expert review

A charming boutique hotel with a prime harbourside location, The Hanseatic suits those looking for character, informal service and several dining options. Read expert review

This beachfront lodge-style hotel nestled in the dunes overlooking the North Atlantic mixes old school charm with a chic modern spa complex. An out of town escape with easy access to the countryside and often overlooked beaches south of Stavanger. Read expert review

A boutique hotel in the leafy Uranienborg neighbourhood, a quiet corner of Oslo. The basement sushi restaurant is without doubt the star of the show. Rooms are spotlessly clean and well equipped, if a little dull. There's an inviting outdoor terrace and a bar too. Read expert review