Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
Grand Nordic salon
Live piano drifts beneath soaring palm court arches, setting a grand nineteenth-century rhythm for afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
Where it shines
Remarkable
An 1870 landmark built for British salmon anglers, restored to Belle Époque grandeur.
Notable
Michelin-starred dining in Speilsalen, subterranean thermal baths, and custom Hästens beds.
Notable
Palmehaven has hosted traditional afternoon tea beneath soaring palms and skylights since 1918.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Its interiors are a surprise to anyone who thinks Scandinavia is synonymous with modernism… the spirit of the ’90s — the 1890s — is alive and well here.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Dronningens gate, the hotel is a short stroll from Nidaros Cathedral, vibrant local eateries, and the historic canal.
The rooms
Handcrafted Hästens beds and Norvegr down duvets anchor the rooms, complemented by polished Carrara marble bathrooms and tailored classic accents.
Pool, sauna and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated subterranean lap pool sits beneath simulated Northern Lights, flanked by saunas and a wood-paneled fitness center.
The spa
Six treatment rooms host bodywork and massages, with a plant-filled lounge for resting between rituals.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Speilsalen
The Michelin-starred dining room serves Nordic tasting menus highlighting regional produce beneath crystal chandeliers and mirrored walls.
At the table
Britannia Bar mixes craft cocktails beneath brass chandeliers, and the vaulted Vinbaren pours from a cellar of 10,000 bottles.
How it began
Built in 1870 for British salmon-fishing aristocrats, the grand property was meticulously restored to its Belle Époque splendor in 2019.
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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.