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The Eilert Smith Hotel is an absolutely exceptional property in beautiful Stavanger and was the highlight of my recent visit to Scandinavia. Hanne, the front of house supervisor, came out to greet me by name as my taxi pulled out. She and the rest of the Eilert Smith team provided exemplary service before and during my stay including securing a table at RE-NAA, booking a private hiking tour, and ensuring I could take advantage of my late check-out benefit despite the hotel being fully booked on my departure day; no request was an inconvenience. At check-in, Hanne made sure that I understood all of the benefits included with my room such as the complimentary minibar (the champagne was such a treat!) and extra skincare amenities in the bathroom. I booked a deluxe double, but was surprised and delighted to be upgraded to a superior suite with water views! The rooms have intelligent layouts with great Scandinavian design touches. The included breakfast is prepared by the RE-NAA kitchen and is delivered via room service at your preferred time each morning. Every egg dish I tried was yummy and I still dream about the local butter, strawberry jam, and warm sourdough bread. My dinner at RE-NAA was flawless, but there are many nearby restaurants for other meals. I loved the personal code key system for the main entrance and my room; it was nice to move about without a room key. The Eilert Smith is well located for exploring Stavanger and it's lovely to walk along the waterfront. I can't wait to plan another trip to Stavanger to stay at the Eilert Smith again!