There's one reason to stay at this sprawling sky-high hotel, and it's not the dated decor. It's all about the view: vast, snowy mountain panoramas unfurl through the windows here, so compelling that you probably won't even notice the rather twee furnishings. The public areas are grand, filled with Norwegian design pieces and historical paintings.
Inevitably the hotel's a stop-off for coach tours, and it can feel swamped in midsummer, especially at meal times. Even if you're not staying, it's worth popping onto the terrace for the incredible outlook straight down Nærøydalen.
