Highland Lodge

Giving any place a poor review is difficult for me, as usually there’s at least a couple good things about a hotel that can be highlighted. Sadly, this is my first 2/5 review. If it hadn’t been for the comfy bed, it’d be 1/5. Besides the convenient location between Oslo and Bergen and a nicely styled front desk area, the rest of the experience was lacking. Check-in and check-out was conducted by rather disinterested staff, and my room, a bit on the small side (this was just a stopover for the night) was incredibly noisy as there was some sort of machinery on the floor above making a loud humming sound that even ear plugs couldn’t cancel out. I called the night manager at 1 a.m. asking if there were any other rooms available, and was promised to be called back within two minutes as they apparently were busy. The callback never happened. The room literally had no extra power outlets for charging your phone and laptop (which is insane) and it was rather drab and outdated, with stains on the carpet and bedframe. Even more amazing was the lack of curtains in front of the window. Despite paying a somewhat low rate (by Norwegian standards) for a smaller single room, one should at least be allowed to expect a decent night’s sleep - the main function of any hotel. Leaving more exhausted in the morning than the night I arrived is somewhat of a major letdown. This place has so much potential - but they need to step up their game. Just my 2 cents.

Clean, convenient, and spacious place to lay our heads while travelling from the fjords back to Oslo. I’m sure it’s even more fun during ski season!

Likes: Well-equipped kitchen with necessary amenities Great location Friendly and helpful staff Nice little bakery with freshly baked items Awesome swimming pool with pleasant temperatures Decent size gym Nice play area for kids Big free area for parking Dislikes: Construction going on in the back area, spoiling the beautiful views

Fin leilighet, fine bassengfasiliteter. Veldig bra 👌

The food here is excellent and the surroundings are nice. But it takes forever to get the ordered food and when finished, no one clears the table, offer us more drinks or even refills the water. I've been here quite a few times, both at busy - and quiet hours. When the food is served, we're completely forgotten. They could have made much more money on me, but no effort. No tip for the service, sadly, because a little effort would have earned much higher rating.

Accommodation was fine but we were advised at check in that the restaurant was closed for refurbishment

My husband and I stayed at Highland lodge for 11 nights for our honeymoon. The hotel is very well presented, cosy and looks recently refurbished. Our double room had a large comfy bed, balcony and spotlessly clean bathroom, there was also a smart TV and fast free wifi. The included breakfast was excellent: due to Covid there was a reduced menu and table service - all options we tried were great- and on a couple of days there was a well stocked buffet. The pool area was lovely and serene- large pool and hot tub, and a lovely sauna. The on site pizza restaurant and beef bar next door were both exquisite, and the bakery in the lobby had lovely parstries. Location was great for town and the ski bus, and there was ample free outside parking. The staff were brilliant, so helpful and accommodating. The only thing I would suggest is a kettle in the room would be great, however the staff very kindly provided us with plenty of hot water for tea whenever we needed it so wasn’t a problem. 10/10 would return!

Stayed at one of the 1 bedrooms apar**ent. It was very nice, spacious. Great views. The kitchen is very well equipped. The hotel is walking distance to cafes, stores, groceries. The only negative thing was the weak internet connection in the apar**ent.