Hotel 1904

Overview

A boutique design hotel in Ålesund, blending historic architecture with modern Scandinavian interiors. Featuring 47 rooms and a lush courtyard, it’s perfect for travelers seeking a chic and tranquil retreat in the middle of the city.

  • Location
  • Norway, Nordic Region
  • Rooms
  • 47
  • Periods of closure
  • Open year-round
  • Food + Drink
  • A café serving local, seasonal fare with an emphasis on sustainability.
  • Vibes
  • Urban Oasis

The Highs

  • Art Nouveau meets architect-owner obsession
  • Where bank vaults became design treasures
  • Glass-roofed garden defies Norwegian weather
  • History preserved down to the AC grates

Stuff You Should Know

When a 1904 bank gets an architect for an owner, every detail from AC vents to coat racks becomes a design statement. The Green Garden restaurant isn't just a name - it's a glass-roofed mission statement with a living wall that makes indoor plants feel inadequate.

Even the gift shop threatens your carry-on allowance with actually-tempting treasures. Pro tip: The open kitchen isn't just showing off - it's performing culinary theater worth a front-row seat.

  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bicycles Available
  • Wi-Fi
    (15 Mbps)
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Electric Car Charging
  • Beach Access
  • Hiking Trails
  • Accessible
  • Sustainable
  • Adults Only
  • Age Restriction
  • Rewards/Points Programs
  • None

Swank Guide Extras

Swank Guide Extras

Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.

It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.

Location

  • Ålesund, Norway

Planes, Trains + TukTuks

In the heart of Art Nouveau central, where 1904's great fire inspired architectural phoenix moments on every corner.

  • Nearest international airport
  • Ålesund Airport (AES)
  • Distance from airport
  • 11 miles/17 km
  • Journey time
  • 20-minute drive, or take the airport bus for a lesson in Norwegian punctuality.
  • Map of location
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Room

Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season

  Low Season High Season Shoulder Season
Most basic room
(Standard Room)
$200/night $350/night $275/night
Mid-priced room
(Superior Room)
$300/night $450/night $375/night
Most expensive room
(Suite)
$400/night $600/night $500/night

Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.

Amenities In our room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Machine
  • Microwave
  • Mini-Bar
  • Room Service
  • TV
  • Top-Scoring Pillows*

*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.

Food and drink

Food + Drink On-site surprises

Where Green Gardens Grow Gastronomy

The Green Garden isn't just clever naming - it's a glass-roofed statement piece where café meets cocktail lounge meets botanical ambition. The open kitchen isn't just showing off (though it does that beautifully) - it's staging culinary theater with precisely chosen materials and impeccably sourced ingredients. When weather permits, the actual garden provides the kind of outdoor dining that makes you forget you're in a former bank. Even the coffee arrives with enough strength to power a Norwegian winter expedition.

 

Photos

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Photos are coming in July. In the meantime, watch our video tour of Hotel 1904.