Scandic Park Hotel
| Scandic Park Hotel | |
|---|---|
| Former names | Rica Park Hotel, Hvalfangstens Hus |
| General information | |
| Location | Strandpromenaden 9 3208 Sandefjord, Norway |
| Opening | 1959 |
| Owner | Scandic Hotels |
| Management | Scandic Hotels |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 8 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Arnstein Arneberg |
| Developer | Anders Jahre |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 349 |
| Number of restaurants | 3 |
| Website | |
| http://scandic-park-sandefjord-hotel.hotel-ds.com/en/ | |
Scandic Park Hotel (formerly Rica Park Hotel) is a large hotel in Sandefjord, Norway. The Park Hotel was completed in 1960 and was the largest and most luxurious hotel in Vestfold County when established. Park Hotel was built on a site that previously belonged to Sandefjord Spa. It is located next to the harbor and near the city center. It caters for conferences, business functions, and courses. Most rooms overlook the Sandefjordsfjord. The hotel houses three restaurants: Parkstuen, Kosmos, and Vinstuen. It has spa facilities, gyms, solariums, saltwater swimming pools, saunas, conference halls, and a banquet hall.
The hotel was designed by architect Arnstein Arneberg, and opened as “The Whaling House” (Hvalfangstens Hus) in 1959. It was frequently visited by the shipping magnate Anders Jahre.
A whale jawbone arch from a Blue whale killed in 1956 has been placed outside the hotel.