Hotel
Quality Hotel Prinsen
- Trondheim, NO
The Quality Hotel Prinsen, revitalized with interior architecture by Linn Bjørk of studio Signed by Sensa, is a vibrant urban retreat housed in a landmark 1958 building on Kongens Gate in the heart of Trondheim's historic Midtbyen. The interior narrative themed Mid-Century Heritage and Contemporary Playfulness explores the tension between classic mid-century Scandinavian structure and lively, modern hospitality by blending nostalgic civic roots with approachable, energetic design.
The hotel features one hundred and twenty-two rooms split into functional, city-focused layouts ranging from compact single accommodations to expansive suites. Standard Rooms draw inspiration from warm Nordic practicality with bespoke platform beds utilizing clean-lined work surfaces alongside blackout drapery and double-glazed windows. The Suites celebrate spacious urban living through dedicated sitting areas with sofa beds along with framed local artworks and elevated views across central Trondheim's rooftops and surrounding hills.
Public spaces are designed as a bustling civic crossroads that seamlessly links guests to the city's cultural life, with the entry lobby flowing directly into multi-tiered social and conference salons. Specialized social zones include the open-fire restaurant Emilies Eld for modern Norwegian grill gastronomy, the adjacent Egon Restaurant, The Social Lounge for casual shuffleboard tournaments, and Kieglekroa—Trondheim’s oldest pub since 1962—which is an atmospheric nocturnal nook filled with authentic local character.
The furniture is a mix of contemporary Scandinavian contract pieces and custom-built carpentry with most conference banquettes, streamlined room desks, and lounge seating tailored specifically for this site. A notable design focus integrates durable, tactile contract upholstery, modular lounge arrangements, and acoustic wall treatments exclusive to this property while updated en-suite bathrooms and flexible conference technologies were introduced during the 2020 revitalization.
The design utilizes a warm and inviting Nordic palette such as deep forest green, burnt terracotta, warm sand, and charcoal slate across painted walls and patterned carpets. Mid-century architectural proportions and historic neighborhood traditions are celebrated throughout the property including the preserved heritage atmosphere of Kieglekroa. The lively ground-floor Social Lounge serves as an energetic community living room for travelers and locals alike while warm blonde timber meets blackened steel accents, rich leather upholstery, and soft woven textiles in the social spaces to emphasize a diverse material mix.
The hotel features one hundred and twenty-two rooms split into functional, city-focused layouts ranging from compact single accommodations to expansive suites. Standard Rooms draw inspiration from warm Nordic practicality with bespoke platform beds utilizing clean-lined work surfaces alongside blackout drapery and double-glazed windows. The Suites celebrate spacious urban living through dedicated sitting areas with sofa beds along with framed local artworks and elevated views across central Trondheim's rooftops and surrounding hills.
Public spaces are designed as a bustling civic crossroads that seamlessly links guests to the city's cultural life, with the entry lobby flowing directly into multi-tiered social and conference salons. Specialized social zones include the open-fire restaurant Emilies Eld for modern Norwegian grill gastronomy, the adjacent Egon Restaurant, The Social Lounge for casual shuffleboard tournaments, and Kieglekroa—Trondheim’s oldest pub since 1962—which is an atmospheric nocturnal nook filled with authentic local character.
The furniture is a mix of contemporary Scandinavian contract pieces and custom-built carpentry with most conference banquettes, streamlined room desks, and lounge seating tailored specifically for this site. A notable design focus integrates durable, tactile contract upholstery, modular lounge arrangements, and acoustic wall treatments exclusive to this property while updated en-suite bathrooms and flexible conference technologies were introduced during the 2020 revitalization.
The design utilizes a warm and inviting Nordic palette such as deep forest green, burnt terracotta, warm sand, and charcoal slate across painted walls and patterned carpets. Mid-century architectural proportions and historic neighborhood traditions are celebrated throughout the property including the preserved heritage atmosphere of Kieglekroa. The lively ground-floor Social Lounge serves as an energetic community living room for travelers and locals alike while warm blonde timber meets blackened steel accents, rich leather upholstery, and soft woven textiles in the social spaces to emphasize a diverse material mix.
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