Wondering where to stay in Østfold? Here are some of the best hotels in the county, just take your pick.

- Refsnes Gods, Moss. Luxury hotel with a gourmet restaurant, pleasant gardens and views of the Oslofjord. Godset 5. Tel: 69 27 83 00, www.refsnesgods.no

- Quality Hotel Fredrikstad (formerly the Radisson Hotel Fredrikstad): Design hotel right on Fredrikstad’s main street. Nygata 2-6. Tel: 69 39 30 00, www.qualityinn.com

- Gamlebyen Gjestegaarder, Fredrikstad: Small, tastefully decorated guesthouse in Fredrikstad’s Old Town. Graffgaarden. Tel: 69 32 20 20, www.gamlebyengjestegaarder.com

- Quality Hotel & Resort Sarpsborg Superland: Ideal for families (family rooms and a big indoor swimming complex) and business (extensive conference facilities). Bjørnstadveien 20, Sarpsborg. Tel: 69 10 15 00, www.choicehotels.no

- Halden Park Hotel: Quiet hotel with a pleasant garden. Marcus Thranes Gate 30, Halden. Tel: 69 21 15 00, www.park-hotel.no

- Thon Hotel Halden: New hotel (opened 2009) right on the harbour, with great views of the fjord and fortress. Langbrygga 1. Tel: 69 21 33 00, www.thonhotels.no/halden

- Smaalenene Hotell, Askim: A small hotel, offering 32 rooms and a good restaurant. Vammaveien 25. Tel: 69 84 40 40, www.smaalenene-hotell.no