Noteworthy destinations

Having been to Oslo more often than I can count, mostly for concerts and family visits, or the odd shopping trip, it is safe to say that a hotel stay has never been more than a second thought - until I walked through the high ceiling doors of the recently opened Amerikalinjen hotel. The feel of relaxation and comfort hit as I entered the reception area. I inhaled the elegantly old-fashioned scent of Sprekenhus, a Scandi luxury brand. Instantly at ease, I felt less interested in Oslo’s shopping centers, and more in the cocktails served at the hotel bar, Pier…