Britannia Hotel.

Originally opened in 1870, the Britannia Hotel remains Trondheim’s grand dame, though a massive multi-year renovation has ensured it feels more like a contemporary palace than a dusty relic. It is a bastion of old-world luxury where the service is formal but never stiff. The centerpiece is Palmehaven, a stunning, sky-lit dining room with arched ceilings and indoor palms that has hosted royalty and explorers for generations. Beyond the white-glove breakfast service, the hotel houses a subterranean marble-clad spa and a curated art collection that rivals local galleries. Rooms are plush, featuring handmade beds and brass fixtures, striking a balance between nineteenth-century heritage and modern Nordic tech. Whether you are there for a cocktail in the dark-wood bar or a stay in the tower suites, it remains the city’s definitive cultural anchor.