Scandic Park Hotel
Scandic Park Hotel (previously 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.[1]
| Scandic Park Hotel | |
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| 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 |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 349 |
| Website | |
| http://scandic-park-sandefjord-hotel.hotel-ds.com/en/ | |
The hotel was designed by architect Arnstein Arneberg, and opened as “The Whaling House” (Hvalfangstens Hus) in 1959. It was frequently visited by shipping magnate Anders Jahre.[2]
History
The first parts of Hvalfangstens Hus were completed in the fall of 1959. The hotel was built on the former site of Socitetsbygningen which belonged to Sandefjord Spa. A heated seawater pool was added in 1967.[3]
Gallery
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References
- Tore, Sandberg and Cato Arveschoug (2001). Sandefjord zoomet inn av fotograf Tore Sandberg. C. Arveschoug and Magne Helland. Page 13. ISBN 9788299616706.
- Gjerseth, Simen (2016). Nye Sandefjord. Liv forlag. Page 334. ISBN 9788283301137.
- Bertelsen, Hans Kristian (1985). Sandefjord: A modern city with vast potential. Grafisk Studio. Page 42. ISBN 82-90636-00-8.
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