Dalen Hotel

Lovely but somewhat over-rated

erik.Jul 20, 2024

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4.0

As a museum professional I think it is amazing that such an old building can be put to modern use but with respect for the old building. However our room was cramped in relation to the prize we paid for it, and it was very hot. The least the hotel could do in a building where installing AC is impossible, is to provide fans. Also there naturally were no elevators, but the hotel could have provided porters, which would also have been historically correct. Our 5 course dinner was good, but one should not come hungry to the table. Waiters were willing and friendly but inexperienced. The dress code at dinner was not followed by the other guests. Breakfast was superior though.

Weekend Getaway

cynthia.Jun 03, 2024

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5.0

Excellent.

I'll be back

frode.Oct 25, 2019

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5.0

Wonderful hotel, great atmosphere, and fantastic restaurant. Stopped by on a business trip, pleasant surprise and a lovely hotel. Will be back with my wife.

Historical Hotel worth the Splurge

else.Sep 26, 2019

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This is a beautiful historic hotel, we had a wonderful stay. Walked the grounds and enjoyed the beauty and quiet. Staff was extemley nice and helpful. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel. Food was excellent! Splurge alittle and stay at this hotel, you win't be disappointed.

Highly recommend this charming historic hotel

verified t.Aug 14, 2019

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A magical experience - like stepping back in time. Excellent in every way...from pleasant and efficient check in to superb meal with white glove service, amusing story telling, and phenomenal views. We took the MS Henrik Ibsen up the Telemark Canal which added charm to the entire experience. The staff was attentive, cheerful, and pleasant. The rooms and decor were a throw back to kinder more gentile times where class and elegance were so very important. The pace was slow...everyone's shoulders fell as they relaxed in an atmosphere devoid of technical distractions. And the surrounding views were phenomenal. Norwegian nature at its best. Highly recommend!

Historic, romantic luxury in amazing surroundings

tom-erik.Sep 16, 2018

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One of Norway's most historic hotels in amazing surroundings. If you like to combine historical luxury and fine dining in Norwegian nature surroundings, this is the perfect place for a romantic getaway.

Great hotel but must have nice room.

verified t.Jun 28, 2018

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When we arrived we were given a terrible room with no privacy on the 1st floor when we had asked for a room with a view, not too small. We asked to be moved and were told there weren't any other rooms but my husband persisted and finally both us and our friends were upgraded to nice rooms. I would recommend this hotel but you must insist on a decent room and email them before. Other than that, our visit was very nice.

john.May 20, 2018

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A gracious and elegant place. The sense of history is everywhere. Dinner in the beautiful dining room was excellent...pricey but worth the experience. Drinks by the fireplace came with very cozy chairs and a short history Le's of the place, delivered by our waiter. Scenery was fantastic. This isn't a bargain stop but for a special occasion or a splurge, well worth it.

Elegance in a dim light.

virginia.Jul 15, 2015

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This is a vintage hotel experience, and if that appeals to you, then it is a good, rather expensive hotel. But the room we stayed in was very, very small, very dimly lit, and the bathroom, while it has been modernized(or perhaps the rooms originally had no bathrooms), had nowhere to put anything, no hooks or shelves, and there was nowhere to put our luggage. The dining room was elegant, but again with very dated lighting that really didn't render it appealing. Service was very professional and efficient, and the breakfast was the best imaginable. The grounds are lovely, and there was a wonderful pianist playing in the salon after dinner. This is an elegant place, but not really to my liking.

Special Location

susan b.Sep 15, 2014

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Delightful stay in an OLD Historical Hotel...

Atmosfære i særklasse

ulf.Jul 26, 2024

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Fantastisk service og atmosfære

Sjarmerende

asbjørn.Jul 25, 2024

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4.0

Et utrolig godt bevart, flott og gammelt hotell med sjarmerende beliggenhet, utsøkt service og god komfort på trodd av er veldig gammelt bygg.

maksim.Jul 21, 2024

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Veldig bra!

Hotell av ypperste kvalitet og service

lars-erik.Jul 20, 2024

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et fantastisk flott historisk hotell med service i ypperste klasse og av de ansatte, god drinker og god mat i restauranten.. denne 5 stjerna må bare oppleves. må bare takk alle de ansatte for en stor opplevelse..

gry v.Jul 01, 2024

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Hotellet er aldeles nydelig. Fantastisk arkitektur. Deilige senger. Rent og pent. Nydelig mat. Deilig vin. Litt skuffende service. Bærer preg av at deler av personalet er uerfarent og langt fra trent i det servicenivået man bør levere på et hotell i den klassen og med de prisene.

Thank you 😊

per ø.Jun 14, 2024

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Beautiful, quiet and excellent service. And the the 5 course meal we had was great and waiter great.

Excellent

michel.Aug 15, 2023

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Excellent accueil, service parfait avec un personnel agréable et souriant. Les chambres sont très propres et le restaurant excellent. Le sauna sur le lac est une bonne expérience et très originale.

tom.Jul 29, 2023

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Vi hadde et meget hyggelig opphold med gode opplevelser i spisesalen, interessant og informativ informasjon om hotellets historie. Vi reiser ikke forbi neste gang vi er i området

Flott hotell

nina e.Jul 26, 2023

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Et makeløst opphold på Dalen Hotell. Artig opplevelse. Siden det var dresskode til middagen, valgte vi å finne på noe annet, men frokosten var alle tiders. Ikke minst var det helt supert å få fortellingen om hotellet fortalt i korte trekk i baren på kvelden.

marianne.Jul 14, 2023

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Hyggelig besøk på historisk hotell. Rent og pent, god atmosfære og nydelig frokost! Vi koste oss i Dalen, og gikk blant annet opp til Rui. Turen er bratt, men absolutt verdt slitet. Servicen var stort sett veldig god. Eneste jeg kan trekke litt ned på er resepsjonisten på hotellet som ikke likte jobben sin. Det er greit, men ikke la gjestene merke det.