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[[File:Hotel foroyar.jpg|thumb|300px|Hotel Føroyar]] |
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'''Hotel Føroyar''' (formerly '''Hotel Borg''') is a four-star hotel |
'''Hotel Føroyar''' (formerly '''Hotel Borg''') is a four-star hotel above the [[Faroe Islands|Faroese]] capital of [[Tórshavn]]. Next to the [[Hotel Hafnia]], it is the only four-star hotel in the country as well as its largest hotel with 216 beds. |
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==Location== |
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In 1991, the shipping company [[Smyril Line]] purchased the hotel and changed its name back to Hotel Føroyar.<ref>[http://www.ferries.org/smyril/ www.ferries.org]</ref> However the hotel was sold to a group of the hotel's staff in 2005, it was sold for the benefit of refinancing the modern ferry line [[Norröna]]. |
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⚫ | The elongated complex perched on a hillside north of town on Highway 10 (Oyggjarvegur) provides a view of the entire area with the island [[Nólsoy]] in the background. Somewhat below the hotel stretches the small forest [[Viðarlundin í Kerjum]]. Many panoramic photographs of Tórshavn are taken from the hotel location. Next to the Hotel Føroyar is also the [[Vallaraheimið Kerjalon]], Kerjalon hostel. |
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==History== |
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⚫ | The hotel was established in 1983 as Hotel Føroyar, later named Hotel Borg, when shipowner Jákup Joensen (also called Jákup í Lopra) bought the hotel.<ref>[http://www.travelpeople.dk/2006/2006010202.htm ravelpeople.dk]</ref> The distinct building, a flat construction with a traditional grass roof and 216 beds, was designed by architects Friis & Moltke from Denmark.<ref>[http://www.hotelforoyar.com/index.asp?pID={8C7DF7E2-D44C-4924-9B87-6DCC61D6B953} Hotel history], www.hotelforoyar.com</ref> |
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In 1991, the shipping company [[Smyril Line]] purchased the hotel and changed its name back to Hotel Føroyar.<ref>[http://www.ferries.org/smyril/ www.ferries.org]</ref> However the hotel was sold to a group of the hotel's staff in 2005, it was sold for the benefit of refinancing the modern ferry line [[Norröna]]. The hotel restaurant serves international and Faroese cuisine, and the hotel is also a favorite with locals for conferences, weddings and events. |
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Next to the Hotel Føroyar is also the [[Vallaraheimið Kerjalon]], Kerjalon hostel. |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 10:08, 6 October 2014
Hotel Føroyar (formerly Hotel Borg) is a four-star hotel above the Faroese capital of Tórshavn. Next to the Hotel Hafnia, it is the only four-star hotel in the country as well as its largest hotel with 216 beds.
Location
The elongated complex perched on a hillside north of town on Highway 10 (Oyggjarvegur) provides a view of the entire area with the island Nólsoy in the background. Somewhat below the hotel stretches the small forest Viðarlundin í Kerjum. Many panoramic photographs of Tórshavn are taken from the hotel location. Next to the Hotel Føroyar is also the Vallaraheimið Kerjalon, Kerjalon hostel.
History
The hotel was established in 1983 as Hotel Føroyar, later named Hotel Borg, when shipowner Jákup Joensen (also called Jákup í Lopra) bought the hotel.[1] The distinct building, a flat construction with a traditional grass roof and 216 beds, was designed by architects Friis & Moltke from Denmark.[2]
In 1991, the shipping company Smyril Line purchased the hotel and changed its name back to Hotel Føroyar.[3] However the hotel was sold to a group of the hotel's staff in 2005, it was sold for the benefit of refinancing the modern ferry line Norröna. The hotel restaurant serves international and Faroese cuisine, and the hotel is also a favorite with locals for conferences, weddings and events.
References
- ^ ravelpeople.dk
- ^ Hotel history, www.hotelforoyar.com
- ^ www.ferries.org