This is, hands-down, the best place to stay in Haugesund by some margin. In a grand, turn-of-the-century stone building, rooms here are elegant, spacious and comfortable: wooden floors and super views across Smedasunden give it a boutiquey feel, even if it is largely aimed at business travellers. Aim for one of the deluxe doubles, with sloping harbour-view skylights.
Public spaces are decked with chandeliers and velvet sofas and, along with the requisite groaning breakfast buffet, there is a complimentary supper buffet, as well as an all-day drinks and cake service. Street parking is available for 90kr per day.