5 reasons to choose Scandic Parken when visiting Ålesund

Are you planning a trip to Norway's most beautiful Art Nouveau town? Then you have a choice to make. We may be a little biased – but here are five completely objective reasons to stay at Scandic Parken.

Reason 1: You will literally be living in the city center!

Storgata 16. In the middle of Ålesund. Not the “ten minute drive from the city center”-center, not the “follow the signs and take the second exit”-center – but the actual, physical, geographical center.

Brosundet is a leisurely stroll away. Aksla and the 418 steps to Fjellstua? Right behind the hotel – you can see them from your room and feel guilty about not walking them yourself. Bybadet is less than fice minutes away on foot, and Ålesund Storsenter is so close it's dangerous for your wallet.

Other hotels in Ålesund describe their location as "central." We're where everyone else says they're close to.

Reason 2: We are the largest conference hotel between Ålesund and Trondheim – and we don't just say that for the sake of saying it.

It's a long way from Ålesund to Trondheim. There are fjords, mountains, tunnels, a couple of ferry ports and at least one gas station. And along that entire stretch, no one beats us regarding venues.

15 meeting rooms. Capacity from 2 to 1000 people. The banquet hall that accommodates everything from concerts to corporate dinners with 500 hungry conference participants. Amphitheater with cinema-theater vibes for presentations people actually stay awake through. Suite 901 on the ninth floor with a view that makes everyone forget the agenda for two minutes.

We have room for the four-person board meeting that could really be an email, and we have room for the big annual conference that takes a year to plan. Preferably both on the same day.

Do you need catering, accommodation and help finding additional activities?

We'll fix that too. That's kind of the whole point.

Reason 3: We have room for everyone

Budget rooms for the pragmatic business traveler who just needs a place to lay their head and a power outlet. Superior rooms with views of Ålesund for those who want something to watch while they procrastinate. Family rooms with sofa beds and space for an extra bed for the brave soul traveling with young children. Presidential Suite on the top floor with panoramic views for those who want to feel like a president (one of the democratically elected ones...we hope.)

We also welcome dogs. Dogs are actually some of our best guests. Rarely complain about the wifi speed.

Reason 4: The panoramic restaurant is worth the trip in itself

Polarbjørn panoramic restaurant. Ninth floor. Views of Ålesund, the sea and the islands while you eat seafood.

Is it a bit of a show-off? Absolutely. Is the view worth it? Eh..yes!

If you want something even more exclusive, you can reserve a private Chambre Separée for up to 18 people – perfect for parties where you want to impress people who are already impressed that you booked the Chambre Separée.

Reason 5: The reception is open 24/7 and we know exactly what that means

That means that when you arrive at 2:15 a.m. with a delayed airport shuttle, a suitcase with a broken wheel, and a travel plan that went to h... somewhere above Gardermoen – there is still someone there who smiles and makes check-in the easiest thing you've experienced in a long time.

Ålesund is a city that deserves to be experienced properly. And we are, with all the modesty we can muster, a pretty good starting point for that.

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