MICHELIN Key distinctions to four hotels in VIsit NorthWest

On 8 October 2025, the MICHELIN Guide revealed its latest Global Key distinctions, highlighting what the inspectors consider to be the most outstanding hotels in the Nordic countries for the very first time. The first Nordic hotel selection includes 38 Key hotels in total, with 4 Two-Key and 34 One-Key properties — 11 of them in Norway. Among these are four remarkable hotels in the region of Visit NorthWest, one of which have been awarded Two Keys.

Storfjord Hotel Behind the Scenes - at Atlanterhavsparken ! For smaller groups seeking a truly unique and immersive experience, Atlanterhavsparken offers an exclusive Behind the Scenes tour. Tailored for Small Groups our Behind the Scenes tour is designed for groups from 5-15 pax, making it an intimate and personalized experience. This exclusive tour offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of one of Norway’s most known marine parks. To make your experience even more memorable, the tour includes a taste of the sea at our café, where you can enjoy local seafood dishes, local soft drinks and coffee. © MaroyKlouda/62 Nord

Juvet Landscape Hotel © Travelbook/Juvet Landscape Hotel

Two Keys:

Storfjord Hotel - A handcrafted log hotel outside Ålesund, overlooking the Storfjord. It blends traditional craftsmanship with refined comfort and panoramic fjord views — a place where Norwegian traditions meet modern design in spacious rooms.

One key:
Hotel Union Øye - A legendary 19th-century hideaway by the Hjørundfjord near Ålesund, where mountaineers, writers, artists, and royalty have found inspiration, tranquillity, and the good life since 1891.

Hotel Brosundet – A boutique hotel on Ålesund’s waterfront, housed in a former warehouse for local fisheries, offering an authentic and atmospheric stay in the Art Nouveau town. Friendly, calm, and comfortable.

Juvet Landscape Hotel – An architectural gem near Ålesund, famous from the film Ex Machina and the series Succession. Spectacular glass-and-wood cabins in the forest with floor-to-ceiling windows surrounded by pristine wilderness.

The MICHELIN Guide features more than 7,000 hotels around the world. According to the Michelin Guide, these are places that meaningfully add to the traveller’s experience, each vetted by the Guide’s hotel experts and judged as excellent across five categories: architecture and interior design; overall personality and character; quality and consistency of service; value for money; and the hotel’s contribution within its locality.

MICHELIN Key distinctions to four hotels in VIsit NorthWest

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