The Hotel: I had a very pleasant stay at Røsheim. Everyone…read morewas very friendly and helpful. The room I stayed in was charming. It was tastefully and appropriately decorated to match the age of the place. I particularly liked the upright wooden bathtub and was pleased that there was enough hot water to fill it up (which took some time). While I thought the restaurant was a little pricey (for my budget) I ended up eating there 2 of the 5 nights I was there. On the other hand I thought the rooms were very reasonably priced and they had 4 different priced rooms to offer. As I mention below, the rooms may have been cheaper since I was there in September. The Restaurant: The food I had at Røsheim was the best I had in Norway on my three week trip! Truly exceptional food with service to match. There is a set menu and you can get all four courses for 600 NOK (around $72) or just 3 courses for 500 NOK (around $60). Keep in mind that this doesn't include any drinks. Add some wine and your dinner bill could easily be more than your room bill. Keep in mind that I was there towards the end of the high season so prices might have been less.

Out in the middle of the forest is this rustic lodge that is rich in Norwegian history and filled…read morewith beautiful artwork that is worthy of being in a museum in Oslo. The rooms are very basic- no tv, no hair dryer, only the basics like a twin bed and small bathroom. But you are housed in a building dating back to the 1600's and given they are protected buildings, updating them is not possible but they are quite functional and clean. The rooms have heat but given this place is only open May through September you may not need it. Meals are taken in the main building which is a feast for the eyes! Much of the artwork was gotten at auction after the war so the beautiful artwork is museum quality and worth a walk through. They light the many fireplaces on cool nights so grab your computer and sit on one of the comfy couches or just talk to the other travelers who come from all over the world. Internet is only available in the main building or outside on the lawn. Dinner was a home cooked affair and on the night we were there it was a three course dinner consisting of minestrone soup, elk stew, and crime brûlée . Breakfast was a buffet with eggs and sausage, pancakes, fruit, meats, cheeses and breads. And for an additional charge, you can pack yourself a lunch to take with you for the day from the large selection of meats, cheeses and breads. The staff is super friendly, the small bar manned by the owner who is happy to tell you the history of his family's business,and the vistas out the windows are spectacular! Go knowing this is a "rustic place" and not a fancy resort and you will not be disappointed.

Yes...this is the hotel that was used for many of the indoor scenes in the movie Ex Machina,…read moreand...yes...the location near Valldal, Norway is every bit as stunning and tranquil as you would expect. This hotel has been as carefully thought out as Swiss watch. The rooms (cabins really) are functional and austere in a way that is uniquely Scandinavian, and they've been integrated into the landscape in such a way that every room has a breathtaking view. Furniture is minimal but so comfy that a day spent with a good book, pausing for occasional glances at the mountains and river, is as pleasant as a hike up those same mountain sides. But beyond the impression you get from the movie and the photos, you'll also find an owner eager to make each guest's stay special, astoundingly good food (which you'll really appreciate if, like us, you stay at the Juvet during the off-season when not much else is open), the wonderful company of the other guests, and...well...Norway!

I thought the landscape around the Juvet hotel was stunning. The view from our room was so…read moremesmerizing. I do want to say the cleanliness of our room and our sons room was not great. Hair, dust and just not very clean. It needs vacuuming, dusting... just a thorough cleaning. When we arrived I noticed in a review to ask for a robe so you can put it on over your suit when you go to spa. We arrived late in afternoon and I asked for a robe. Did not get one. The man who met us when we arrived told us where we were staying and I was anxious to see rooms. After seeing rooms I went back and asked again for a robe and the man seemed a little impatient but gave me 2 robes (one for me and my husband). Went to spa ... cover on hot tub. The sauna (steam room) was not turned on. I did not see any switch to turn it on. My son went back to find the man who greeted us. He wasn't happy about having to come to spa (according to my son). The man went to an electrical room and got it to work. My husband took off cover of hot tub and there were dead insects floating on top of water. Our 2 sons joined my husband and myself for dinner. One of my sons had a business call in the U.S . to attend to. He was 10 minutes late to dinner. The man who greeted us when we arrived at Juvet pointed to his watch and tapped it when my son walked in. This did not make my son feel good. The 1st course had just then been placed on the table. My son ate very little and left. He felt like he had been scolded and was looking forward to a relaxing stay but thus far after the spa experience and now being scolded for being 10 min. Late spoiled any relaxation. Juvet is not an inexpensive place to stay. I expect a clean and nice room and if there is a hot tub and steam room that it is operating, clean and no effort on my part to look for someone to help so we can use it. I don't think I'll make the effort or spend my money to stay there again but the view was beautiful and view from room beautiful. It's too bad it isn't operated like it could be.

While I wished the hotel was a little closer to Lake Gjende (which makes getting to the Besseggen…read moreRidge trailhead easier), everything else about Radisson Blue Beitostolen was perfect. The rooms were comfortable, clean, there were great views no matter where you sat (downstairs in the lobby or outside on the patio or through the window from my room). If you're not interested in hiking Besseggen Ridge, then Beitostolen had a number of great activities available that are pretty easily accessible from the hotel. But the best thing about Radisson Blue Beitostolen was the staff, particularly a guy named Bent-Johan who was so helpful and went above-and-beyond during my stay there.

This hotel is great value for a number of good reasons: the rooms are very comfortable and when I…read morestayed there I had one with a beautiful view. It is very convenient and functional, the wide lobby with its fireplace is quite pleasant. The staff is very nice and helpful. It is a perfect place to stay when you are on your way to Jotunheim and its stunning scenery. Wifi is included and great. The buffet breakfast is nice and in the evening, if you don't want the full menu there are some very good alternatives such as a very copious and delicious prawn or salmon sandwich.

If you want to experience the true history of this area then you should stay here! The houses are…read morefrom 1790 and are still exactly the same. You can experience farm living and farm eating by staying at this absolutely beautiful place! All the food is made from the garden and the meat is local sheep and goat. This place is all about the experience and beauty of these old houses. Check it out if your into the history of Norway and want to experience traditional food!