Trondheim
A grand dame of a hotel established in 1870 offering a sophisticated city stay. Elegant rooms and suites keep the building's original features but feel fresh, luxe, and modern. The best have freestanding bathtubs. Four dining options are all very good (one is Michelin starred) and there's a spa too.
Stavanger
A 12-room boutique hotel designed by renowned local architect Eilert Smith. Spacious rooms and suites are decorated with Scandinavian design pieces and most have kitchenettes. Continental breakfasts are served in-room however the two-star Michelin seafood restaurant, Re-Naa, is the real lure.