{"id":15059,"date":"2019-10-25T09:42:01","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T07:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/?p=15059"},"modified":"2024-04-16T14:39:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T14:39:44","slug":"amerikalinjen-oslo-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/amerikalinjen-oslo-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"Amerikalinjen: Oslo’s most beautiful boutique hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As I cross the street from Oslo’s Central Station I\u2019m looking up to this impressive building that\u2019s been here for a hundred years. This was once the headquarters of the Norwegian America Line (‘Amerikalinjen’), a cruise ship company taking passengers to the United States. Most of them probably in the hopes of starting a new and better life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today this is the new Amerikalinjen<\/a> hotel. A boutique hotel that opened its doors earlier this year and was named after the original owners of the building. The heavy wooden front door, the grand staircase and high ceilings \u2013 still in excellent condition \u2013 tell the story of its history. And so do the framed black and white photos of passengers, shipping documents and maps on the wall in my room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s this combination of a new, modern, luxurious boutique hotel with a loving respect for its past that makes me instantly fall in love with it. And unlike the people in the photos, I\u2019m not hoping to go anywhere else right now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Rolodex<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Vintage<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

From my room I\u2019m overlooking the square in front of Oslo’s Central Station (some rooms have a view of the fjord). The deep windows offer a window seat to watch the people, trams and busses come and go. It never stops. I can open the windows, but thanks to an additional window in front of the original single pane glass, it stays quiet at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Luxury<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Old<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the little details that makes this hotel room stand out. The wooden floors, high ceilings and smoked-glass wall behind the bed gives it a spacious and luxurious feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Amerikalinjen<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When you need to use the bathroom at night, a sensor automatically turns on a soft light. And the delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies on the night stand are something to look forward to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amerikalinjen’s Cocktail bar Pier 42<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Pier<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pier 42 \u2013 named after the spot where immigrants would arrive in New York \u2013 is worth a visit. Even if you\u2019re not staying at the hotel. The long wooden bar, beautiful floor, the fire place and comfortable velvet seats make it the perfect spot to start or end your evening with a seriously delicious cocktail. The drinks on the menu have interesting names of important events that took place in Norway and the US between 1919 and 2019. Such as the XVII Olympic Winter Games cocktail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"XVII<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Man<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Breakfast at Amerikalinjen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Atlas<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Breakfast<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting out of bed in the morning when a king size bed is this comfortable isn\u2019t easy, but breakfast (which is included) is waiting. Served in the Atlas Brasserie<\/a>, there\u2019s an impressive buffet to choose from. I\u2019m glad I\u2019m staying here for three nights so I can try different things each morning. There are the things you\u2019d hope to see in a Norwegian hotel, like smoked salmon, waffles and \u2018brunost\u2019 (the brown cheese I mentioned in my previous post<\/a>). But if you\u2019re more of an eggs with bacon or fresh fruit with yoghurt kind of person, then there\u2019s that too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlas is open all day as a brasserie for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And as a caf\u00e9 if you want to grab a coffee or quick snack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Atlas<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Breakfast<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Then there\u2019s the gorgeous courtyard \u2018Haven<\/a>\u2019. With a glass ceiling, lots of plants, this bright space would be the perfect place to have brunch on the weekend or just relax with a cup of coffee. Unfortunately, during my stay a corporate event has taken over the courtyard and I am unable to enjoy it or take any pictures. Another reason to come back! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Amerikalinjen,<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Grand<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

And I would love to go back. After a long weekend in Oslo, I feel like I\u2019m only starting to get to know this city. There\u2019s still so much I want to do and see, so many cool neighbourhoods to explore. But no matter what my plans are next time, I know I\u2019ll be checking in at Amerikalinjen again for sure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Disclaimer: I was a guest of Amerikalinjen for the purpose of this review<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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