Dalen Hotel

We stayed here for our wedding night and the hotel really exceeded our expectations!!… Beautifully decorated for Christmas; superb traditional, elegant furnishings; excellent food, wine & service; friendly and helpful staff. We loved the calm atmosphere & lighting in the hotel, with many quiet areas to relax, and of course the surroundings and the snow! :). It’s a really special characterful building. Thank you Dalen hotel for making our stay so memorable and for all the thoughtful touches :)

We stayed here for two days from september 5 to 7 and had a most wonderful time. This is a beautiful hotel with a rare athmosphere, placed in a serene landscape setting with a tastefully cultivated garden. The food is spectacular with a good selection of wines and the best breakfast I can remember having had anytime in a Nordic hotel. Superb service all around, and in particular from Karolina and Elina in the restaurant. We'll be back, hope they then will have a selection of local beers.

We had a wonderful experience at Dalen Hotell where we found peace and felt taking cared of by the staff. The restaurant was a culinary experience, and the wine selection and service were absolutely fantastic. Dalen Hotell offers something in a class of its own. Would highly recommend visiting this historic hotel!

I really liked the service. I was the only one in a group of 30 who was vegetarian. The staff were very accommodating and I had my own customised menu card ❤️. It is so easy to be left out and I appreciate very much that I got the same treatment as the others. ❤️❤️❤️The architecture is very charming. Fine music played a talented pianist in the atrium and fine collections throughout the hotel. It was a very pleasant experience overall.

Fantastic atmosphere, great service. Definitely check it out of you are in the south of Norway. Also recommend the sauna and a dip in the cold water

The Dalen Hotel was a delightful experience. The hotel itself is beautiful inside and out. The staff were friendly and professional. The grounds were beautifully maintained. Access to local hikes, sauna and boat trip were superb.

Overall, our stay at the Dalen Hotel was a more or less positive experience. The hotel has a unique and charming style – it almost feels like staying in a living museum. The historic atmosphere is enhanced by live piano music in the lobby, which creates a truly special ambiance. The service in the restaurant was excellent and lived up to the expectations of a high-end hotel. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the reception, where the service felt less attentive and professional. The room itself did not meet our expectations for a hotel that positions itself in the five-star category. The shower was extremely small, making it difficult to move comfortably. In addition, the sink was placed very low – which might add to the historic character, but compromises practicality and comfort. In summary: While the hotel offers a special and atmospheric experience, especially in terms of style and restaurant service, there is room for improvement in room quality and reception service to fully meet five-star standards.

This hotel was spectacular! The service was unmatched, from the attention to detail, welcoming staff, superb dinner and the thoughtful and kind friendliness of staff. I felt like an old friend and an esteemed guest.

Where to start? I have wanted to go to this hotel for many years. It is surrounded by beautiful nature and has a magnificent architecture. In addition, there is said to be a lady ghost residing in one of the rooms. Eventually, I got to go with hubby and mother in law ( yup, you read right). The hotel lies down in a valley, thus the name " dalen". It used to be resided by German emperors and Indian princes that came by boat through canals and what not to get there. The water lies close by, and there is even a sauna that can be rented just by the hotel. The room itself was not extraordinary, but we didn't want to spend all our money either. There are rooms that cost the shirt and regular priced rooms. We instead enjoyed some tea in the living room by the fire place. Wow, it was such a beautiful room and the glass roof waa awesome. The prices are a bit over the top, and a beer cost like 150kr. Well, that's Norway I guess. Anyways, we ordered dinner ane enjoyed a three cours meal that was lovely but not amazing. Still, we loved the atmosphere and would dine there again. Breakfast was included and really nice. We went for a stroll in the morning and that's when we saw the sauna. I should have done more research as it could be rented. Next time! I am so glad we came, and I will surely come back again for atmosphere, nature and yup atmosphere! Ps we didn't see the any ghosts btw

Great place, excellent service, excellent food, lovely old hotel and a lovely garden. Champagne in the garden is recommended.