Nightmare experience with Expedia. Have never been to Norway before so when expedia recommended this hotel based on the flight I foolishly trusted them. This hotel is in an isolated area needing car hire or a shuttle bus (neither cheap) to reach Oslo airport or the city. My flight was to Oslo Torp 2 hours south and several toll tunnels away. Why was this hotel the top recommendation?
Most of my activities were based South of Oslo, so I am facing 6x toll fees, paid a huge petrol bill, the added expense of car hire, plus unlike most English hotel rooms, there is no kettle! You can buy a cup of coffee for £1.50 15kr at reception. The hotel has a restaurant which is unusual for Norway we were told. £20 200kr for lasagne was shocking. They had run out of all pizzas on Friday night.
Awful location aside, the hotel was clean and I had never seen such a huge choice for breakfast! Fish, meats, cheeses, cereal, yoghurts, breads, salad, fruit salad, juices, and cooked English style items were all available. It is all self service, with non intrusive staff.
The shuttle bus runs before 5am and stops outside the main entrance. Hotel rooms which face this side have the noise of this and a view of McDonalds. Rooms to the rear are quieter with a more rural view.