Name: Scandic parken
Address: Ålesund, NO
Price range: From $265

Scandic parken, ÅlesundScandic parken in Ålesund, Norway has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 17 hotels we score in Ålesund. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.6. Rooms from about $265 a night (cached, not a live quote).Scandic Parken is a centrally located hotel in Ålesund, situated within the business district next to Byparken city park. It serves business travellers and tourists who want easy access to the harbour, the Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal, and local public transport. The rooms include cable TV, mini-bars, and free Wi-Fi. On-site facilities consist of a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, and a sauna. Guests can also enjoy a daily breakfast buffet and a lobby with a fireplace. While the location is convenient for walking to city attractions, the guest rooms are relatively small in size.What stands out

Central location near the harbour

Daily breakfast buffet included

On-site sauna and gym

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

No on-site parking

Small room sizes

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