I still remember the cool breeze and the satisfaction of filling up on freshly prepared food after…read morea long day of travel. We opted to sit at the terrace, and it was one of the memorable dining experiences during our trip to Norway.

Drive up the steep road with hairpin turns to the small parking lot where the farmer directs you to…read morethe free parking for restaurant guests (not free for hikers). Enjoy the tasty lunch of open faces sandwiches and sweet potato soup (simple food) with incredible views of the valley below. Our friendly server explained the history of her family farming in this remote location.

Beautiful grounds with exceptional detail! It's all about details here. From the bathroom…read morefixtures to bookends, the details are hard to miss. Fantastic service from the managers to the waiters. Below are some of the reasons why I give this hotel 5 stars: 1) gorgeous views of the fjord all around the hotel 2) free cookies and tea/coffee 3) so many cute lounge areas to relax, read a book, or play chess 4) comfortable beds with luxurious white sheets that feels like cotton silk If you're in the Skodje area, you should definitely come here!!!

We planned a 3 week trip to Norway including the usual itinerary from Oslo to Bergen. For the third…read moreweek we found this hotel near Ålesund and decided to take a chance since we hadn't heard much about it. It turned out to be a hidden gem - literally the highlight of our trip. I was worried it might be too remote, however there is so much to see in this area, our 6 night stay was too short. The hotel itself is simply one of the nicest I've stayed in. The wonderful staff and general manager Benthe make you feel like guests invited into their cozy home. The chefs are amazing with a different gourmet 4 course meal every night. The location, the people, the accommodations (and the homemade cookies) were all truly exceptional!! (Ps. This is the first time I've ever bothered to post on Yelp - I was so impressed!)

Such a mix of good and bad!…read more The good: Beautiful old historic building with elegant lobby, beautifully appointed restaurant and views to die for. They have a museum of 10 huge, historic cars from 1918 to the mid 1930's. They have a wonderful outside pool, overlooking the Fjord. All of the public spaces are 10 out of 10. The bad: I get it; it's an old historic hotel, but that doesn't excuse these blunders when it comes to the hotel room. They have NO backup roll of toilet paper. This is an issue when you run out! Also, we ran out of tissues. No back up. There were no drinking glasses in the bathroom, or in the room (only a coffee cup). The one window swing open from the bottom, but won't stay open. I had to use a coffee stirrer to prop it open. The only USB port in the room were wobbly wall mounts and I found didn't charge my phone overnight. There are NO live outlets that aren't switched off will wall switches, which mean no charging from then unless you leave the wall switch on and turn the lamps off manually. Also, all power is lost when remove your key card, so no charging when you leave the room. No paper or open to make notes. Most if these oversights have nothing to do with being an old hotel. They obviously have pride for the hotel and public spaces, nut put little effort into room usability.

This is a beautiful hotel, and I really enjoy the surroundings and everything that is going on…read more They have a nice bar and a beautiful lobby that makes outstanding and refreshing drinks. The restaurants are good, a little pricey, but very good. There is a car museum in the basement that is free to check out, and I recommend if you're in the area you should definitely take a peek.

The Gloppen Hotell is easily the best in Norway. Not only are the rooms comfortable and the staff…read morevery friendly and accommodating, it has great views and a lot of history! Additionally, the food is absolutely incredible. I have been to the Gloppen many times and the food never disappoints. They serve a a lot of traditional Norwegian cuisine which is fun to experience the culture. One of my favorite meals here is the white fish. It is so fresh and always cooked to perfection. Last night I had the scallops with a tomato compote for an appetizer, steak served with potatoes and a raspberry sorbet with a molten chocolate cake for dessert. I was in heaven. See the attached pictures. I will absolutely be back and recommend everyone travel to experience Sandane and the Gloppen Hotell!

This place is wonderful and we would highly recommend it. The staff are amazing and the hotel is…read morebeautiful. We have been traveling through Norway, enjoying the nature and food. Gloppen Hotel has served as a wonderful base for exploring the fjords, mountains and wonderful countryside. We spent yesterday in Lovatnet and today hiking in the mountains. It was perfect to come back to the hotel and relax on the front lawn and look out at the fjord. The food is amazing and will not disappoint. The menu is all local ingredients prepared on site. Even the beer is made here! The decor is tasteful and reminds you of the fishing history and strong people who have lived in this village for generations. Thank you to the wonderful staff, we will be back!

Best Salmon I've had in a long long time. 10 stars. Owner…read moreis a great guy and very personable. Garlic aoli which is their version of Ranch is incredible. Definitely worth the stop and enjoy! Thanks!

Excellent food and beverage. Our best meal in our 19 days in Norway. Services were excellent and…read morethe small bar area was great.

Amazing hotel in the center of the "Venice of Norway". Beautiful rooms with modern amenities…read more Awesome views, connected to, and in walking distance of restaurants, pubs, and all the town offers. Bathtubs and sauna available outside, and then cool off with a plunge into the water! Exhilarating! The honey moon suite is in a light house a short walk away!

The service alone wipes out the aesthetics of this chic hotel. The staff is invasive, rude and they…read moredo not know how to delivery proper customer services. Definitely would not recommend them. I would rate them 0/5 stars if possible.

Our family stayed at the Aak Hotel for 3 nights upon recommendation from a Norwegian friend. To me…read moreit's more like a bed and breakfast because there are only 16 rooms and a wonderful breakfast is included (see photos) with homemade bread, homemade preserves, eggs with chives, camembert with nuts and honey, salmon, proscuitto, and (my daughter's favorite!): reindeer sausage! The new owners and staff provided service as excellent as the facility, room, and food! In fact, the food was so good that a Russian billionaire came for lunch one of the days we were there (but we were hiking so we didn't see him). We felt truly cared for by all the staff. Even the cleaning ladies were smiling and helpful, giving our kids a few extra pieces of candy. The view is fantastic, and we loved the fire pit outside with the picnic tables and the stream running in the back yard (you can take a dip if you're brave!) Hosts are warm, friendly and helpful. Location is not in town so you probably need a car or can take a bus that stops at the hotel. Very convenient to the Trollstigen. Definitely recommend this place for hotel or dinner.

Beautifully situated small family-hotell very close to Trollstigen in beautiful Åndalsnes!…read more Super-friendly great staff greating us when we all arrived (tired wet bikers). A wonderful dinner was prepared by a young and cute chef! Great indian pale ale, and lovely red wine to go with the dinner! Simple but practical rooms. Good beds and a great shower! Breakfast was gourgeous! Home made bread and individual servings of scrambled eggs/salmon/preserves/etc. Truly a gem in Norway!

This is listed as a 4 star hotel. Prices range from US $400 plus to $1,100 per night! Our…read moreexperience is more of a 3 star experience. Our room was for three adults. It is a small sized room. The beds are European sized (small) and a fold out couch bed for the third person ( not the greatest bed option). The mattresses are very soft and without support for your back. The room is not air conditioned. In May- June and beyond, it may require you to open your balcony door as we did. Warning: little flying insects may want to hang out with you if you keep your balcony door open. ; ) However, the cooling fjord air is delightful. The bathroom is very small and the walk in shower cube measures @ 3 1/2 feet by 3 1/2 feet. Good water pressure and hot and cold temperatures. The shower cube is a fold out door system. Be prepared to have water sprayed and leaked everywhere after your shower. It was a mess to put it mildly. Watch out for slipping! The lighting system is interesting here. There are box shaped switches that you press to turn on and off the various lights in your room. Lights will turn off automatically at times. Closet has enough space for jackets and robes. Robes and room slippers are provided for your use by the hotel. Window views from the third floor are gorgeous and you can see the fjords and mountains. This alone was worth the stars. Overall, the room doesn't have much space to walk around in room. It's nice that there is a balcony with chairs and a table to sit outside and enjoy the view. There is a desk which is helpful for computer use. There is also a small refrigerator that holds drinks, which you may purchase. Service: Friendly and accommodating. Family run hotel. A 14 year old brought up our luggage. You may ask the front desk to freeze your ice packs and store medicine if needed. Nice lobby, library, and artwork around hotel. Walking distance to a convenience store market named the Joker Leon. Restrooms located throughout the hotel. There is a children's playground also located in the hotel. I would've rated this hotel a 4 star rating if there wasn't a fold out bed and a larger bathroom and shower.

The place is very nice and well kept. Some areas seem renewed or Updated. It has many rooms for…read moreconferences and meetings. A cute kids area. The buffet fir breakfast wasn't very good. Dinner had more meat options. A la carte was good. The rooms are cute, but don't justify for the price. We found a tick in the room. The sales manager said maybe it came with us. No "we will investigate", no "this is a surprise for us", no reaction, no mortification... nothing that let me know that this was a rate, unusual, isolated situation. Just got told that it would be good for me to check because it might have come with us. The huge extra Large tick as nasty as can be. On my kids and I. I am so upset. It surprises me that a hotel has absolutely no customer service "face" to deal with complications. Really bad. Not coming back. It was a first and last.