Augustin Hotel, Bw Signature Collection
Bergen, C. Sundts G. 22, N-5004 Bergen, Norway
Informations about hotel
Location
NEWLY-REFURNISHED HOTEL ON A HISTORIC SITE Augustin is now the oldest family-run full-service hotel in Bergen. The hotel, built in 1909 in Jugend style, passed into the hands of the present family ten years later, and is now run by the fourth generation. Its 1999 extension increased the capacity 109 room and a new bar in 400 year-old cellar. One of the city's oldest taverns, the Altona (c. 1600) used to stand on the site of the present hotel. The Altona was long renowned as a base for Bergen artists and musicians, and concert-master Ole Rødder and other luminaries of the 1700s were regularly to be found here. Musikselskabet Harmonien, Bergen's venerable orchestra, used to rehearse there, as for some periods did the theatre company Det Dramatiske Selskab. Other memories of those days may be seen in the hotel's winecellar, which dates from the 1600s. This has now been renovated and opened to the public in May 2000. The hotel's new wing, however, brings you back to the modern age. Running a hotel is a matter of continous improvement and adaption to contemporary demands. The new rooms have all the modern facilities and comfort, and the interior has been designed by the young Bergen architect Aud Hunskar. She has won several prizes, including the Norwegian Design diploma in 1993. Special doors with intarsia work are the first things you see, while both rooms and bathrooms show that the interior architect has concerned herself with both the practical and aesthetic aspects. In 1999 the hotel also won a price for the design of the reception and decor by the entrance. Art makes for atmosphere. The hotel's collection includes many masterpieces of contemporary Norwegian art; guest-rooms and common spaces are decorated with original works of graphic art, paintings and sculptures. Health, safety and working environment are vital for both guests and employees. The hotel has rooms for both allergy-suffers and wheelchair users - and more than half the rooms are non-smoking. The Norwegian Technological Institute has helped the hotel undertake an environmental audit, an important tool for the choice of environmental alternatives wherever they exist. We want to be a greener company and have this strategy realized in all the decisions large and small that our staff take every day. Safety for guests and employees is the first priority. The hotel has therefore recently invested in the latest fire-alarm technology, directly connected to the main fire station, a mere three minutes away. Location Centrally situated in the shopping and harbour area. Some rooms have a view of the harbour. Walking distance to Bergen city centre sights such as the Aquarium, Fishmarket and Fløibanen funicular. 1 km to the railway station, 300 meters to the express-boat terminal and 10 km to Bergen Airport (Flesland).
Facilities
Fitness Center, Restaurant, Disabled facilities, Laundry, Parking, Bar/Lounge, newspaper, Meeting room, Luggage storage, TV, Internet access, Direct dial phone, Hairdryer, Radio, Mini bar