It also puts Oslo on the map for lovers of independent, design-driven hotels
Norway’s capital Oslo may not be top of mind when one thinks of Scandinavian design—neighbouring cities Copenhagen and Stockholm still dominate the scene—but the arrival of Amerikalinjen, a boutique hotel that opened in March 2019, is hoping to change that. It has clearly invested a lot of thought and effort in architecture and design, and it serves as a great base to discover why Oslo is one of the world's least stressful cities.
A member of the Lifestyle Collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Amerikalinjen is housed in a carefully converted landmark building. It retains all the bygone charm of a heritage property and yet is designed for the way we travel today. The interiors have a retro-eclectic feel, a direction pursued by local practice Kritt Architects, who consciously kept elements such as the building's maritime trimmings and ornate mouldings while infusing it with a touch of modernity through sleek lighting fixtures and contemporary furniture.
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