Quality Hotel Ålesund, Ålesund

Pros

• You'll find the hotel perched at the water's edge, with easy access to Ålesund's main street.
• Rooms are modern and comfortable, and those on the third floor have been recently updated. 
• The ground-floor Social Bar & Bistro offers a complimentary Scandinavian breakfast buffet. 
• The Lobby Bar's outdoor terrace is the perfect spot to watch the sunset over the water (there are even blankets and heaters for chillier evenings).
• A small but well-equipped gym is located on the hotel's top floor.

Cons

• Parking isn't available directly at the hotel, but there are paid lots within walking distance.
• Some rooms may experience noise from the lobby bar.

Authenticity

Quality Hotel Ålesund does a nice job of echoing elements of the city's famous Art Nouveau heritage in its contemporary facade. While this is a large chain property and there's not much local character, its enviable location at the water's edge in central Ålesund puts you in a prime position for exploring on foot, and you'll be able to watch ships gliding past from the hotel's sea-view rooms and the restaurant's outdoor terrace. 

Location

The hotel is located right off Ålesund's main street, brimming with shops, cafés, and restaurants. It's a lively area with a bustling atmosphere, but the water's edge location also means sweeping views of the sea and surrounding islands. Attractions like the KUBE art museum and the Fisheries Museum are within 15 minutes on foot, and the city's excellent bus system can get you to highlights like the Sunnmøre Museum and the Aksla viewpoint in about 20 minutes. It's a 20-minute drive from the airport, though there's no on-site parking available (the hotel can help recommend several paid lots within walking distance).

Rooms & Bathrooms

The 140+ rooms are clean and bright, with stylish Scandinavian touches like Ekornes chairs. Standard options are the most basic, Superiors add a sofa bed and extra room to spread out, and Deluxe rooms guarantee dramatic sea views. There are also Family and Suite configurations for larger groups and Accessible rooms for guests with disabilities. Request a room on the third floor to enjoy newly renovated interiors with spacious, updated bathrooms. 

Amenities

A continental breakfast buffet is offered each morning in the on-site Social Bar & Bistro, featuring local Scandinavian classics, lots of organic items, and Fairtrade coffee. Later in the day, a lunch and dinner menu of brasserie-style dishes like steak frites are served in the same cozy dining space. Next to reception, you'll find the Lobby Bar, a handy spot to grab a coffee during the day or cocktails after dark on the outdoor terrace, which is positioned to catch the sunset and comes complete with heaters and blankets for chilly evenings. There's also a small but well-equipped gym on the hotel's top floor. 

Family-Friendliness

The hotel welcomes families, and its spacious Family Rooms and Junior Suites can sleep up to four with bunk beds and sofa beds for children. Extra cribs and beds are available for a fee.