Norway, Sweden and Denmark continue to attract many fans with their creative art of living. The finest urban addresses for city breaks in 5-star mode.
Since 1874, this flagship of Sweden’s hotel industry has welcomed many celebrities and hosted prestigious events. Overlooking the Royal Palace and the Old Town, this iconic building offers spectacular suites whose decor astutely blends a rich heritage with modern luxury. www.grandhotel.se
Recently inaugurated, this 5-star boutique hotel with 31 rooms nestles in a former power station. Streamlined, stark and elegant, its decor appeals to fans of ultra-contemporary atmospheres. Must-sees include the lobby with a ceiling 12 metres high, and a spectacular penthouse prolonged by a terrace of 40 m2. www.brochner-hotels.com
Opened in 1900, this hotel is the only Member of the Leading Hotels of the World in the country. It offers, among other things, a legendary restaurant, the Theatercaféen, and an art collection including 12 works signed Edvard Munch. www.hotelcontinental.no
Following renovation amounting to almost 150 million dollars, this historic hotel in the town of fjords merits all the superlatives. It features six restaurants including a gastronomic venue managed by Christopher Davidsen (Bocuse d’Or), and a wine bar whose cellar boasts several thousand listed vintages. www.britannia.no/en
Benefiting from a swimming pool, this luxury establishment with 12 rooms is in the peaceful Östermalm neighbourhood. Run as an outstanding guest-house, it is popular among fans of insider addresses. www.etthem.se
