Maritime heritage clubhouse
The hotel channels the golden age of transatlantic travel into a social clubhouse with live jazz and spirited cocktail bars.
“Look for details reminiscent of 1919, such as parquet floors, textured ceilings and pops of marble.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Vaulted Neo-Baroque architecture meets custom Hadeland glass pendants and revived mid-century furniture.
Remarkable
The 1919 transatlantic shipping headquarters preserves original wood carvings and grand staircases.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
Set in what was once the headquarters of the Norwegian America Line cruise company… Amerikalinjen is a tribute to Oslo’s glamorous seafaring history.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Jernbanetorget square and the Central Station sit right outside, with the Oslo Opera House a short walk away.
The rooms
Parquet floors and deep-sea blue velvet anchor the rooms, decorated with original ocean liner menus and vintage shipping photographs.
The sauna
Tiered blonde wood benches line the traditional Finnish sauna, set beside private frosted-glass shower suites.
Gym and relaxation
A raised boxing platform and free weights outfit the basement gym, set beside heated green mosaic relaxation loungers.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Atlas Brasserie & Café
Mosaic tile floors run throughout the brasserie, which serves New York staples, fresh pastries, and Saturday jazz brunches.
Original details have been kept intact, such as the art nouveau wooden carvings above doors and the sculptures of a sea god and spirit…
At the table
Live concerts take over the basement club Gustav, and cocktail bar Pier 42 references the line's historic Manhattan docks.
How it began
Built in 1919 for the Norwegian America Line, thousands of emigrants once gathered in these halls to book passage across the Atlantic.
“Occupying the grand bones of a landmark Neo-Baroque pile, the hotel flies the Norwegian flag by championing all things local.”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.