Had a 2 night stay for a vacation in the fall colors and a bit of whale watching…read more
First, the view cannot be beat! Absolutely fabulous views of the fjord from the dining room and the patio area adjacent to the hotel and parking area. There is a road in front of the hotel, but it is far enough below the hotel level that it does not enter into your view of the fjord. Comfortable adirondacks available to lounge in and enjoy some wine, etc with your view.
Food was a bit hit or miss. There is a five course table d'hote menu, a three course, and an a la carte menu as well. The Panda greatly enjoyed the filet on the first night, but found it a bit chewy the second night. I had a fabulous gravlox app the first night, but the soup (cream of turnip) was not something I would have ordered if it wasn't included. The bison the first night was a little rare / chewy, but the cod on the second was perfect. Desserts were excellent at both meals (creme brulee, creme caramel).
The room was quite small, only about a foot from the wall on one side and maybe two on the other. While the auberge itself is an older property, the room had obviously been updated recently with led lighting, an interesting closet / dresser solution, and flat screen tv (I think there was only one English channel though). The HVAC was not loud enough to be an issue. The mattress on the bed was softer than I like, and probably should be retired soon. Wifi was better than the average hotel
There is also a small bar in the hotel, though we did not take advantage of that.
All in all, the issues were far outweighed by the plusses. Staff was friendly, most spoke at least some English, and I would go back in a heartbeat if I had the opportunity. Recommended.
