Britannia Hotel

Britannia Hotel is one Norway’s most unique and impressive hotels. The hotel has an interesting 150-year history, and has served as a meeting point for locals since it was established back in 1870.

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Britannia Hotel is well-known in Norway and beyond for its 5-star luxury and its well-developed concept. Peter André Gjerde is Britannia Hotel’s Director of Marketing & Communication, and he has a wealth of knowledge regarding the hotel’s illustrious history. “We celebrated 150 years last year, so it’s a hotel with a great, rich history – a lot has happened here since 1870, and the hotel has always been a bit of a meeting point in Trondheim,“ Peter André says.

The historic hotel was first established in 1870 to cater for British aristocrats visiting the Trondheim area for its salmon fishing opportunities. Since then, it’s played host to a range of interesting people, including international music superstars Beyonce and Jay-Z, the famous explorer Fridtjof Nansen and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain. “A lot of great people have visited Britannia over the years. We’re very proud of the history of the hotel, and Queen Elizabeth’s visit in 1969 stands out as a big moment for us,” Peter André says.

With 233 beautifully decorated rooms and suites available, Britannia Hotel will have you experiencing Trondheim in comfort and style. The rooms are all equipped with beds from Hästens as well as double vanity bathrooms from Carrera decked out in marble, and a Nespresso machine.

The luxurious hotel provides a true 5-star experience. “It’s really important to us to provide great service. We want to anticipate our guests’ needs before they even realise what they want and need,” Peter André says.

Britannia Hotel is a great option if you’re looking to relax, as access to their dedicated spa is included in the room rate. Here, you can enjoy some time in a heated lap pool, mineral pool, ice bath, Nordic saunas, gym, steam room, an infrared cabin – or pick a treatment from their varied menu.

One of the hotel’s most attractive features is its incredible interior design and décor, as well as its iconic architecture. The hotel was temporarily closed for a full 3-year renovation before reopening in 2019. “During the renovation, our focus was on making this amazing hotel with its rich history relevant for the current day,” he says.

“We travelled around the world to seek inspiration for the new Britannia – we went to London, Paris, New York, Tokyo… we wanted to learn from the best and take something new and exciting back to Trondheim.”

Located in the heart of Trondheim, within walking distance of some of the city’s most well-known attractions, the hotel offers the perfect base for exploring the region. “We want to put Trondheim on the world map through the hotel. Our goal is to get more people to visit our great city, and we want to uplift the great local experiences and sights Trondheim has to offer,” Peter Andrè says. “This is something we’ve worked hard on, and we’ve had great success with it – among other things, we’ve had articles in several large international publications, such as New York Times, Forbes, CNN and Financial Times.”

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Culinary experiences are a big focus at Britannia Hotel, and there are six food and drink concepts at the hotel. You’ll find four restaurants at the location, where guests can have a Michelin-starred fine dining experience at the well-known Speilsalen or enjoy a more casual meal. “Our philosophy is that you should be able to visit the hotel no matter what the occasion is. We’re proud to offer a wide range of experiences relating to food and drinks,” Peter André says.

Alongside the food offerings, there’s also Vinbaren, a cosy and intimate wine bar offering one of Norway’s biggest selections of wines, and Britannia Bar, which recently won the BCA award for having Norway’s best cocktail menu.

The elegant Palmehaven dining room, which opened in 1918, is a true institution in Trondheim. Here, you can enjoy great culinary experiences, and the Britannia team also put on a range of cultural events in Palmehaven and in the hotel in general. “Art is important to us, and we have an established Britannia artist every year who exhibits their work in the hotel,” he says. “We also have a musical artist in residence, a great concept where guests can enjoy a 3-course dinner in Palmehaven while listening to some of Norway’s best artists perform. It’s an intimate and unique concert experience, and we have some great artists lined up for this spring and summer.“

TRADITIONAL DISHES WITH MODERN TWISTS

A Michelin star restaurant owned by chef Jonas Nåvik, Fagn’s great success has helped put Trondheim on the map as an interesting culinary destination. The team at Fagn prides themselves on delivering unique twists to traditional dishes, as well as creating an experience that customers will remember for a long time.