Britannia Hotel - 99 out of 100 points in the Falstaff Hotel Guide Nordics 2026 

Ever since Britannia opened its doors in Trondheim in 1870, the hotel has been a place for grand occasions, quiet moments and travellers. Today, Britannia is a five-star hotel in the heart of Trondheim, where more than 150 years of history meet personalised hospitality, culinary experiences and wellness.

Britannia Hotel is among the highest-ranked hotels in the Nordic region in the Falstaff Hotel Guide Nordics 2026. With 99 out of a possible 100 points, the hotel ranks right at the top of this year’s guide, which highlights the finest hotel experiences in the Nordic and Baltic regions.

In the 2026 guide, Britannia Hotel is awarded 99 out of a possible 100 points, with top marks for style, service, wellness and location. Falstaff describes Britannia as an iconic five-star hotel with a world-class spa and Michelin-starred cuisine, right in the heart of Trondheim.

– It is a great honour to be recognised with such a high score from Falstaff. This award is, first and foremost, a tribute to the people who, day in, day out, help to make every stay truly special. Together, we share a commitment to delivering world-class experiences,’ says Arild Sjødin, Managing Director of Britannia Hotel.

Falstaff is a European publication covering food, wine, travel and hotel experiences. The Falstaff Hotel Guide Nordics reviews some of the leading hotels in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

The hotels are rated on a scale of 0 to 100 points across the categories of atmosphere, rooms, wellness, service, gastronomy and location. The ratings are based on the opinions of both a panel of experts and Falstaff’s international community of travellers.

Britannia Hotel is located in the heart of Trondheim and brings together 224 rooms and suites, a spa and six restaurants and bars under one roof. Personal hospitality, culinary experiences and wellbeing are at the heart of the hotel, with its history dating back to 1870 forming a natural part of the surroundings.

Britannia is a hotel for both visitors and local guests, whether they’re staying overnight, having dinner, enjoying a spa treatment or celebrating a special occasion

Britannia Hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, a collection of independent five-star hotels from around the world. These hotels are characterised by their individual character, distinctive history and high standards of quality and hospitality.

Britannia combines its long history and strong roots in Trondheim with the high standards that characterise some of the world’s finest hotels.

The 99 points awarded in the Falstaff Hotel Guide Nordics 2026 are the latest in a series of international accolades that the Britannia Hotel has received in recent years.

Britannia Hotel has been awarded a Michelin Key, the Michelin Guide’s accolade for outstanding hotel experiences, and has been ranked amongst Northern Europe’s best hotels by Condé Nast Traveller. Britannia is also home to Speilsalen, the hotel’s signature gastronomic restaurant, which holds one star in the Michelin Guide.

The accolades vary, but all point to the same ambition: to create a hotel experience in Trondheim that can rival some of the world’s leading hotels.

– We are proud to see that our long-term commitment to quality, hospitality and dining experiences is being recognised internationally. At the same time, the most important recognition is still that which we receive from our guests every single day. This award inspires us to continue to develop further,” says Sjødin.

With 99 out of 100 points in the Falstaff Hotel Guide Nordics 2026, Britannia Hotel has cemented its position amongst the Nordic region’s finest hotel experiences. This recognition also serves as an inspiration to continue our work in developing and refining the experience for the hotel’s guests.

After more than 150 years, our ambition remains the same: to create memorable experiences and give our guests a reason to return to Britannia and Trondheim.