Hotel Ullensvang

Lofthus, Norway

This former staging inn—now a veritable “grand dame” of hotels—sports a unique mix of lovingly kept traditions and stylish luxury. It enjoys a beautiful fjord-side location with views of the snow-capped Hardanger range. Most of the guest rooms have private balconies, and facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools as well as a ramp leading into the water so you can take a dip in the fjord if you’re up to it! A stroll on the hotel’s “fruit walk” leads through cherry, apple, and pear orchards.