Night 1 & 2: Sheraton Stockholm Hotel Stockholm, Sweden The Sheraton Stockholm Hotel is located right in the heart of Stockholm, close to Old Town, the City Hall and the Royal Palace. The attractive, well-appointed guest rooms feature Sheraton’s signature Sweet Sleeper beds to ensure a comfortable stay. Dining options include the Dining Room restaurant, with its open kitchen allowing a view of the chefs at work, and the Bavarian bierstubbe-inspired Die Ecke restaurant. Forbes.com has voted the Sheraton Living Room, the hotel’s welcoming bar, among the world’s top 40 hotel bars. Wine lovers will enjoy choosing a vintage to sample in the Sheraton Wine Cellar.
Night 3: Toftaholm Herrgård Toftaholm, Sweden Dating from the 14th-century, this sensitively restored manor house hotel enjoys a tranquil setting on the shores of Lake Vidöstern in the heart of southern Sweden’s lovely Småland countryside. Each of the 45 charming guestrooms is unique in décor. Its fine dining rooms offer intriguing menus with a focus on Swedish culinary traditions. Opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature in this part of Sweden abound.
Night 4 & 5: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark Situated in the heart of wonderful Copenhagen close to Tivoli Gardens, the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, was the city’s first major skyscraper and is considered by many to be the masterpiece of noted Danish architect, Arne Jacobson. The comfortable guestrooms showcase innovative Danish design and offer high-quality amenities. The large, state-of-the-art fitness center provides a wide array of exercise equipment, a solarium, dry/steam saunas as well as massage and wellness treatments. The Alberto K at the Royal restaurant, located on the 20th floor, offers breathtaking views of the city and a fine menu featuring Mediterranean-influenced cuisine.
Night 6: Steamer Ferry to Oslo Sailing the Skagerrak
Night 7: Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania Oslo, Norway Conveniently located in downtown Oslo, the Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania is within walking distance of the Royal Castle, the Opera House and Oslo’s lovely harbor. Originally opened for the 1952 Olympics, the hotel was completely redone in 2003, with a resulting sleek and modern ambience. Guestrooms are arranged according to the Feng Shui principles of harmony and well being. Those in search of exercise can take advantage of the indoor heated swimming pool, exercise room and Health Club while those seeking pampering will enjoy the spa. There are four restaurants to tempt the appetite and two bars offering libations.
Night 8: Fretheim Hotel Flåm, Norway Set at the head of a stunning fjord, the Fretheim Hotel is surrounded by the scenic splendor of towering mountains, plunging waterfalls and lush landscapes. The hotel deftly combines traditions stemming from its beginning in 1870 with thoroughly modern facilities and outstanding hospitality. In its elegant restaurant, the culinary philosophy of “the Conscious Kitchen” draws its distinctive menu from the surrounding landscape and utilizes the finest local ingredients. After a bracing walk in the out-of-doors, refresh yourself at the bar or in the cozy pub.
Night 9: Kvikne's Hotel Balestrand, Norway Known as “the fairy-tale castle by the Songnefjord,” Kvikne’s Hotel is one of the most distinctive hotels in all of Norway. With roots dating back to 1752, the Swiss chalet-style Kvikne’s Hotel has been owned and operated by members of the Kvikne family since 1877. This large, thoroughly modern hotel enjoys a delightful setting on the shores of the Songnefjord, surrounded by breathtaking vistas wherever one looks. Indoors, an extensive art collection and lovingly cared-for antiques lend a warm and welcoming charm. The lovely restaurant features international cuisine prepared with the freshest local ingredients.
Night 10 & 11: Hotel Alexandra Loen, Norway Enjoying a lovely location in the Inner Nordfjord, the Hotel Alexandra, has been artfully managed since 1884 by five generations of the Loen family, each of who have taken care to preserve the hotel’s intimate atmosphere. Dining is a special treat at the Hotel Alexandra, where Norwegian culinary traditions are entwined with international touches in a choice of restaurants. Leisure facilities include a unique indoor / outdoor swimming pool with a large waterslide, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi and a spa offering relaxing, rejuvenating treatments. The Hotel Alexandria is a proud member of The Prominent Hotels of the Fjords.
Night 12 & 13: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel Bergen, Norway Located in the historic Bryggen waterfront area of beautiful Bergen, the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel offers both a warm welcome and a perfect place from which to explore all the major attractions nearby. Guestrooms are nicely furnished and equipped to the highest standard. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a solarium and a fitness room. With its lively Engelen Night Club, it is at the vibrant center of Bergen’s nightlife.