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Hotel of the Month
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Norway
Hotel of the Month, Norway
Hotel 1904 – Ålesund’s historic destination for modern travellers Located in the small, beautiful city of Ålesund, Hotel 1904 is a historic time capsule set to impress even the most blasé of travellers. Perhaps best known for hosting guests and festivities of a recent royal wedding, it sets the standard for elegance and quality in the Norwegian hospitality industry. By Celina Tran
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Photos: @johan_holmquist
Nestled along the rugged coastline of Norway’s west coast, Ålesund seems to rise straight out of the sea, framed by lush mountains and sparkling fjords. Its story began anew in 1904, when a catastrophic fire ravaged the city, leaving behind little more than ashes. From those ashes, however, extraordinary architecture emerged. Rebuilt in the aftermath, Ålesund was transformed into 60
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Issue 177
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April 2025
a city unlike any other, its streets and buildings taking on a distinct Art Nouveau character. As the oldest hotel in Ålesund, Hotel 1904’s unique architectural style is a direct reflection of the city’s post-fire reconstruction, with its stunning Jugendstil elements drawing admiration from both locals and visitors. “Being the oldest hotel
around, Hotel 1904 has a very special and old soul that we strive to take care of as we move into the future. A stay here fuses history and modernity, making it truly unique,” says hotel director and architect André Klevberg.