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Scan Magazine | Hotel of the Month | Norway
culinary indulgences and social nights go hand in hand. “Groups of several people can cook meals of up to eight courses together, and enjoy the making of every dish before digging in. Then a wine tasting can be enjoyed in our private cellar,” explains Fische, before adding that there is also a family diner to be found next to to the bowling alley, as well as two bars – Woodie Bar (a lobby bar named after the hotel’s own 1946 Ford Woody station wagon) and Baugen Bar (a vintage American sports bar featuring authentic photography of Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy). Additional meals can be relished in the 801 Oslofjord main restaurant, where menus are alternated to keep palates enticed and chefs challenged. “We found it necessary to expand the main kitchen and restaurant quite soon after opening, to accommodate the high demand,” says Fische. “New Nordic cuisine is favoured and the interest for it is growing at a tremendous rate, but the restaurant also uses the delights of the whole world to meet our guests’ every wish. In coming times we will be offering an ‘Around the world in four weekends’ menu, where we dip into several world cuisines.” A conference unlike any other Activities, meals and accommodation can be adapted to all conference parties, who are in for a real treat no matter what happenings or meals are made part of the stay. And, after a long and eventful day filled to the brim with memories, no less than 80 splendidly decorated rooms are the welcoming icing on an otherwise perfect cake. To amp up your stay even further, you can also stay in one of the 10 individually decorated suites named after famous people with a connection to the area. People who have – much like Fische – made a mark on their surroundings. “The experience has exceeded all my expectations,” says Fische when asked if the dream of the ideal hotel came true. “It’s amazing – that’s all I can say.” For more information, please visit: www.stotvighotel.com
TOP: Enjoy a meal at the hotel’s 801 Oslofjord main restaurant, where menus are alternated to keep palates enticed. MIDDLE: Hotel Director Laila Aarstrand (left) and owner Stig Fische (right) in front of the hotel’s own 1946 Ford Woody station wagon. BOTTOM: Luxurious and laidback: Støtvig Hotel offers a place to rest and recharge those batteries in grand style.
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