About this hotel
General information
Amerikalinjen occupies the former headquarters of the Norwegian America Line on Jernbanetorget, in the centre of Oslo. Designed in a neo-Baroque style by the architects Bjercke and Eliassen, the building opened its doors in 1919 as the shipping line's offices and ticket hall – the place where the Atlantic crossing to New York began for thousands of Norwegians. The main entrance is still framed by an oak door flanked by the sea gods Triton and Nereid, carved in granite.
Today the building is a boutique hotel conceived for the modern explorer. Original ornaments and details from the steamship era sit alongside parquet floors, fan-shaped bathroom mosaics and Norwegian designer lamps, and every room holds objects drawn from the line's history. At its heart is Haven, a green, glass-roofed courtyard, with a brasserie, a cocktail bar and a basement jazz club gathered around it.
Location
The hotel stands at Jernbanetorget 2, a four-minute walk from Oslo Central Station, which the Flytoget airport express reaches from Oslo Airport Gardermoen in 20 minutes. Metro, bus and tram stops and the bus terminal are close by, and the Oslo Opera House, the shops of Kvadraturen and the nightlife of Youngstorget are all near neighbours. Taxis run from the airport, private transfers can be arranged in advance, and guests arriving by car receive a reduced rate at the neighbouring Onepark Oslo S car park.
Spa
There is no spa or swimming pool, but a relaxation area offers rain showers, a Finnish sauna and heated mosaic loungers; it opens for a morning and an evening session each day and needs no booking.
Sports & leisure
The gym is open around the clock, with separate zones for weights, cardio and classes such as yoga or Pilates, and the team can suggest running and cycling routes through the city. In the evenings Gustav hosts live jazz, and the Saturday brunch at Atlas also comes with a jazz soundtrack.
For children
Families can request one of a limited number of connecting rooms in varying category combinations, and an extra bed fits in most Deluxe rooms and suites – both best arranged with reception before arrival.
Restaurants & bars
Food and drink revolve around the green courtyard and the romance of the transatlantic crossing.
- Atlas Brasserie & Café – all-day brasserie for breakfast (a buffet with an additional à la carte menu), lunch, Saturday brunch and dinner, with a menu inspired by the explorer's curiosity
- Haven – dining under a glass roof in the planted courtyard at the centre of the hotel, with dishes through the day and cocktails
- Pier 42 – cocktail bar named after the Manhattan pier where the line's ships docked; its signature menu, The Captain's Diary, is told as a fictional ocean voyage
- Gustav – intimate basement jazz club with its own entrance, a stage and weekend concerts, serving cocktails and food during performances
- The Little Bakery – bagels baked in-house, for a tasting with spreads and toppings in Atlas or a bag to take away
- Floating Bartender – cocktails mixed in the guest's room on request
Pets
Pets are welcome; guests travelling with a dog should let the hotel know in advance.
Rooms
Rooms and suites come in five categories, from Standard to the Triton Suite, all with high ceilings, large windows and parquet floors, and views over the city, the green Haven courtyard or the fjord.
Every room has a work area, a walk-in shower, a Nespresso machine, Sprekenhus bath products, a minibar, a bathrobe, a hairdryer, an iron and ironing board, and a double bed with a shared duvet (separate duvets on request).
Standard
A 160 cm queen bed for up to two guests, bookable as Standard Courtyard, facing Haven, or Standard Explorer, with city views. Solo travellers can choose Standard Cozy, with a 140 cm bed and a city view.
Superior
King bed for up to two guests, with city, courtyard or fjord views. Bookable as Superior, as the top-floor Superior Loft w/ balcony with its own balcony over Haven, or as Superior Explorer, a corner room from 23 m² with extra daylight.
Deluxe
A light-filled room with a seating area and a king bed, city views and space for up to three guests. The top-floor Deluxe Loft w/ balcony, from 30 m² for two guests, adds a balcony and sitting area facing Haven.
Fortuna Suite
Suite with a king bed, a seating area, a generous bathroom and city views, for up to three guests. Some of the suites have a balcony overlooking the Haven courtyard.
Triton Suite
Suite with a separate bedroom and living room, a king bed and a bathroom with both bathtub and walk-in shower, for up to three guests. Its balcony looks towards the Oslo Opera House and the fjord.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.