Clarion Hotel Admiral

Best spot to be in Bergen. The rooms are a little on the small side but there's no reason to stay in them here. It's in the perfect spot away from the big crowds on the other side of the harbor and it's a spectacular view. Great breakfast and we were very glad to have stayed here for the first leg of our honeymoon stay. Would recommend and come back again.

Came for a phew days in Bergen I wasn’t able to get a room overlooking the harbour which I was originally upset about but the room was quite large which I was happy about since I heard the rooms in this hotel are quite small. Breakfast was great and staff were friendly. Overall great four star hotel for a good stay in Bergen.

Before booking I emailed the hotel to check whether they had air conditioning. They returned an email confirming the hotel had air con in the rooms and throughout the hotel. So we booked. On reaching our rooms we discovered that there absolutely no air con. of any kind anywhere in the hotel. We Sweltered all night and hardly got any sleep. Interior facing rooms get no air at all. (And look directly into other rooms across a tiny internal space!) Some rooms have fans but one of our two rooms didn’t. When we asked for one they said they didn’t have any more but they would put us on the waiting list for one!!!! in other words so many people wanted fans they had run out.!!!! So it was obviously a problem throughout the hotel. And it wasn't even a hot day! Why didn’t they just buy some for heavens sake. So many angry guests. I showed the email confirming air conditioning to the reception staff the next morning to get but she brushed it off - she just said that's not true - as though it was something I had made up! She was really rude. Apart from the sweltering heat there is No phone in the rooms so its a massive trek to reception if you need to contact them. Rooms are small and very dark with inadequate lighting. The towels are small, thin and rough. Everything about the hotel is basic. Avoid at all costs.

We unfortunately only stayed one night at this charming hotel, but if I was to return to Norway would make it my base! I upgraded to a waterside view, which was 100% worth it, Because the only downfall of the hotel was the rooms with disabled facilities had the most awful views! However, there was enough to hold onto for mobility impaired in the bathroom to manage for one night in a really lovely room! The bed was really comfortable. The view was amazing. The staff on reception and in the restaurant were really On point. What a phenomenal breakfast, There was something for everyone there was gluten-free and dairy free products easily available a selection of hot food, cold food, herring fish cheese, fruit yoghurts so no one could Ever go hungry! It was in an ideal situation to explore The town, Walking distance to absolutely everything. We went on a Cruise of the fjords, Explored the fish market and took the vernacular railway up to the highest point to have a drink and look at the views. The hotel added to making this a very memorable stay, thank you!

We were thoughtfully upgraded so our room had a sitting area and a view of town/water which was very nice.||The furniture was very worn and stained. Could also use a deep clean. In general---tired. ||The bathroom--unfortunately the shower has a barrier on only one side and does not hold the water back resulting in water all over the floor. The towels were gray - I always feel like a property that has gray towels, doesn't want to do what is necessary to keep the towels clean. ||Most unusual is that there was no phone in our room. So, in an emergency, there is no way to call the front desk. If we wanted to call the front desk, we needed to do an international call!||The breakfast was very nicely done and front desk moderately helpful.

Right in the middle of where you need to be to experience Bergen. We were able to walk every where or ride the rail. The rooms are super clean and beds very comfy. The people were great. And ... breakfast!!! Oh my heck!! Well that right there is reason to stay here

A well-located hotel near shopping, restaurants, a grocery store, liquor store, the fish market, a 15-minute walk from the train station (some cobblestone roads). Watch for motorized scooters en route. Hotel staff is helpful and welcoming. Ask for a room with two sofas and a view of the harbour; you'll have plenty of space to stretch out. Good storage and reading lights. A large bathroom with shower. Free coffee/tea/water is available at all hours in the lobby. Breakfast is plentiful and nicely prepared.

I’m writing this review not only to highlight how great this hotel is, but also to shine a light on its people — especially the reception team — and, more specifically, to praise the professionalism of Evin. She welcomed us warmly, answered all our questions, explained everything we needed to start our trip off right, and turned the beginning of our journey from simply great to absolutely outstanding. The hotel enjoys a privileged location with stunning views of the harbor and Bryggen, and the rooms are comfortable and well-kept. Breakfast is varied and of high quality. I also want to give special recognition to the restaurant’s maître d’, whose attention, professionalism, and genuine hospitality elevated our dining experience to another level.

I stayed here in early October on a business trip - as many other reviewers note, there is no AC. Not so much an issue in October, but the room did get quite stuffy, so I would need to sleep with the balcony door open...which then lets in street noise. Not ideal, but not a deal breaker. Rooms were comfortable enough; what I would consider your normal "European" style room - very efficiently arranged to not waste space, but also not too much area to spread out your things, especially in the bathroom! Convenient location on the harbor in the heart of Bergen - great walking to most of what you would want to do in town/tourist attractions.

Here in the middle of summer. Hotel has No AC and when I asked for a fan because other rooms came with one they told me they didn't have enough to accommodate. The room is so Hot that it's hard to breath when your in it and forget sleeping comfortably in this heat. Spring for a better hotel with some kinda Air system.

I loved staying here and it was within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, fish market, etc. We were part of a tour group and I believe there were 3 other tours staying here at the same time. The view of the harbor was spectacular! Our room was very nice with an updated bathroom. I found the front desk people to be very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed here as a treat on my last night in Norway. It's pricey but really worth it. Lovely location in the heart of the downtown and right on the water. We actually had a window open up onto the water. The room was perfect this time. Amazing bed. So many pillows and so comfortable. Television was nice, chair and table a great addition. The bathroom was roomy. The shower leaked but only a little. The star of the stay with the complementary breakfast. It is an amazing spread. Mixture of western and Scandinavian breakfast items. I can't believe they allow you to have that much food for free. The smoothies are fantastic as is the overall selection of yogurt. I felt so refreshed after eating here. Lots of seating and ever attentive staff to take away dirty dishes and replenish items. You should stay just for that free breakfast. It's worth the price of a room! They also validate parking which is good since it's hard to come by and a bit expensive. No noise issues and I even witnessed the front desk staff keep her cool as a woman was yelling at her about lack of Catholic churches in the area. Very nice staff.

The hotel is quite nice, albeit a bit cramped in regards to room size. The showers are your normal Scandinavian shower with odd splatter all over everything does/enclosures. Okay, that sounds fairly negative and it is, but that is the only thing that sorta almost sucks about this place. The rooms are quiet even though we look out directly on to the water. The beds are comfortable. The staff is helpful and kind. The location is lovely and the views are of the chain/hook/something.

This hotel is a very nice place to stay in Bergen Norway. Location was great for our itinerary. We would love to stay here again. The restaurant was very nice also.

The Clarion chain tends to be very middle of the road appealing to the bus and cruise crowd, and this hotel has more than its share of tour groups staying at its premises. This property, however, is superior on many levels. The rooms are spacious, the views are spectacular (right on the harbor), and the service is very good. Here the customer is king. And on that note, my family had an incident with room service where a meal was not delivered, causing my son to go without dinner. Initially we believed it was the restaurants fault. Upon discussion with the Hovmester of the restaurant, Manuel Coya, he offered to comp my son's meal the next evening. Later it turned out that the mix up may have in fact been caused by a member of my family, Mr. Coya insisted that he still offer us a free meal, even though I told him that we should pay for our meal. What great customer service.

The five stars is for Manuel at the restaurant and bar at the Clarion hotel. We didn't stay here in Bergen although if the hotel is anything like the restaurant I'm sure we would've been as impressed. My friends and I stopped by to see the view and didn't realize the bar was in the lobby and confused the restaurant with the bar. Manuel (one of the servers at the hotel) greeted us and not only offered to let us take pictures from the terrace but also offered coffee/tea to warm up from the cold. Probably the nicest person we've met in Norway and had we not been tired and just finished our dinner, we would've gladly stayed here and enjoyed the view and company. Thank you Manuel for treating us tourists with such kindness :) if not for you, I wouldn't have written this review!

Location is excellent as it's a short walk to the fish market, the shopping across the water, restaurants, and the funicular station. Hotel was still not yet renovated when we visited in 2010. And we had read mixed reviews about the room assignments before we arrived. Hoping for the best, especially since we needed a triple room, we were surprised to find that they allocated us a very nice room on the top floor of the main building. Looking at their updated website since the recent renovations, apparently we were booked into what they term the 'dobbel suite' good for 4 people maximum. The windows sloped and opened outward as we were like in an attic room of sorts. But there was good space for the three of us. The bathroom made good use of the space by being an all in one type with shower, sink, and toilet together. Just needed to make sure to position the huge door properly to segregate the shower from the rest of the room or the entire room may end up getting soaked. They offer a nice buffet breakfast that's a combination of English type and Scandic type of fare. So one could get eggs and bacon along with herring, sardines, etc. as well as the normal stuff like cereals, yogurt, and breads. Sometimes the food was low due to the crowds, but the staff tried to keep replenishing it as well as they could. We didn't find the service to be extraordinary-far from it. The front desk were all indifferent types. As typical for being in Norway it's not likely to find staff who are talkative nor smiley yet these were a bit too serious. But the main thing is our room reservation was honored properly.