Wow, what an awesome hotel! I stayed in 2 rooms during my trip, one with a view, one without. I had…read moretwo hotel rooms only because of my delayed flight. I had everything I needed. Room was serviced daily. I could change the temperature to my liking. The highlight was the breakfast! Coming from the US, this breakfast is nothing like we get in the states, aside from staying in bougie, expensive hotels, you won't find this. Breads galore, 5 types of eggs, vegetables, fruits, you name it, they've got it. I wanted to take allllll the pictures of food, but I also didn't want to ruin the breakfast mood. The most important thing is that they have 2 coffee machines in the breakfast area alone. There is a lobby space with a nespresso machine so you could enjoy coffee all day round. I am glad I picked this hotel and would absolutely come back!

The room was nice and had plenty of space to move around. The bathroom was also spacious. Centrally…read morelocated in town and around a lot of shops and places to eat. The breakfast space is large and hard tons of options. Staff were nice and helpful.

Was here once and had their sushi which was really good. My home town has sushi restaurants…read moreeverywhere and I would say the sushi here was just as good as any I've had at home. The food was not cheap though and definitely one of the more expensive restaurants in town.

This was a really amazing experience. The dinner may have been my favorite meal across our 14 day…read morevacation. The gardens are stunning everywhere you look. Would definitely recommend this for a stay in Stavanger!

WOW! WOW!! WOW!!! Did not expect to see what we saw. Flor & Fjære is AMAZING!!!! Be…read moreforewarned, they are not open year long. They are open (approximately) from May to September every year. Take their colorful ferry from the port in Stavanger, Norway. It is about a 20 minute ferry ride on the fjord before arriving at the beautiful island. Even before we set foot on the island, we were totally blown away with what we saw. We peered out the windows, and we were greeted by gorgeous colorful flowers. I did not expect to see such lush breathtaking gardens! Flor & Fjære truly is an island paradise in Norway!! We took a short guided tour first which gave us a glimpse and history of the place. We did our own self guided tour (and took a bunch of pictures) after partaking of their delicious lunch buffet. Most of our meal was made from organic ingredients only found on the island. Everything from the chicken to the lamb to the dessert and everything in between was yummy! Of course, I had my favorites. I especially enjoyed the scrumptious Hidlefjord Fish soup and delectably divine dessert! Definitely, a 5 star lunch buffet experience! I highly recommend a trip to Flor & Fjære if you have time to spare in Stavanger. Well worth the price of admission to see these spectacular magnificent gardens!!! You have to book your tickets in advance, though. Personally, I enjoyed them more than Butchart Gardens in Canada. Simply STUNNING!!!!!

While on vacation in Norway I had the pleasure of discovering California Nails. Trine, the owner,…read morewas wonderful! I was able to get a gel manicure that still looks fabulous after two weeks. The salon was clean, adorably decorated, everyone was friendly and beyond professional! They offer services and have every color could wish for. The customer service at California Nails was top notch. I only wish it were located in southern California where I live!!

SIMPLY THE BEST HOTEL IN STAVANGER, NORWAY!…read more I have had the great pleasure of staying at the St. Svithun Hotel for the past three consecutive years (2010, 2011 and 2012), and there are many reasons why I keep coming back. Whenever I visit Norway, I have to visit Stavanger--and I have to stay at St. Svithun. I must admit that when I first booked a room at St. Svithun back in 2010, I was a little apprehensive when I heard that the hotel was "connected" to a hospital. I have never heard of such a thing. However, as soon as I arrived, I realized the advantages of having both a hotel and a hospital located adjacent to one another. In fact, when I had a minor medical emergency during my first visit, I was so thankful that the emergency room was only around the corner of the building (I was also thankful for the smart and practical Norwegian healthcare system because I ended up paying less than $20 (US) for complete treatment of my ailment). What do I like best about this hotel? Let me count the ways: 1. The hotel staff go out of their way to help in every way possible, whether it's more towels in the room to preparing a packed lunch for a day of hiking, to providing public transportation suggestions in the downtown area. 2. The hotel has a fantastic restaurant called, Cafe Morgenrød with very interesting "theme nights" that showcase international cuisines. Compliments to the chef! 3. The 24-hour gift shop and snack bar located in the lobby has everything one would need, from a delicious midnight snack (pølse sausages, hot sandwiches, and Norwegian ice cream, "Soft-Is") to late night reading from the latest best-selling novels. There's also a great selection of men and women's toiletries, over-the-counter medication, and other travel essentials. 4. The hotel is impeccably clean. Since it's tied to a hospital, St. Svithun is one of the cleanest hotels I have ever experienced. They have an incredible housekeeping staff! 5. The room rates are the most reasonable I have seen throughout Europe, and an especially excellent deal in the super-expensive country of Norway. 6. The hotel has buses at the corner stop that head straight to Stavanger's city center and beautiful Vagen Harbor. 7. Lastly, the newborns that one sees every once in a while are both heart-warming and lovely. There's nothing like seeing happy couples with their cute babies in tiny see-through movable basins. That's probably my most lasting image of this truly unique and magnificent hotel. When I visit Stavanger again, I definitely plan to make my hotel reservations at St. Svithun. Tusen takk (many thanks) St. Svithun. You are SIMPLY THE BEST!

A different hostel! This is not at all where you would expect to find a hostel…read more It is connected in par with the hospital, which at first I was a bit uncomfortable. The reception is in the main entrance of the hospital as well. There is apparently a hotel and hostel; However, I stayed in the hostel. The price is decent for hostel so I booked a bed anyways. At first expected my room to be in the same location as the other hostel rooms but I was not told they were overbooked. The receptionist showed me to the room and told my to go through the dining room (which was closed) and go right where you will find the room. The room was a office meeting room (large table and all) with a cot in the corner. I was not mad, I just thought it was funny and quite odd. I finally was told there was a whole hostel area on the bottom floor with a kitchen and everything, I had no idea! The best part of the hostel was the breakfast. It was fantastic and delicious!! All you can eat fresh food, coffee, everything. That made up the whole experience. I recommend this hostel if you are not picky about places to sleep and don't mind dining with new-born babies, because trust me, the breakfast is worth it!

Extremely convenient when traveling for business. The restaurant is inspired by Marcus Samuelsson…read more Per the website..."Kitchen & Table by Marcus Samuelsson is a restaurant concept at Clarion Hotels, and now we're opening Clarion Hotel Air as well! Here we offer what we call Fun Dining rather than fine dining, in an inviting, warm and relaxed atmosphere." I wish it had a few more options but presentation and executions are spectacular. The service at the Clarion Air is absolutely phenomenal throughout. This hotel makes it easy to return and want to...

Great hotel! We stayed at Hotel Victoria for two nights in August. Check-in was easy, but the first…read moreroom they offered to us had a stain on the sheets. They switched us to a different room immediately, and it was perfectly clean. The bed was comfortable and the shower was a good temperature and water pressure. The shower did spill water almost everywhere because of the design of the bathroom. The breakfast spread was immense, and there are options for every diet and placards for many of the dishes indicating common allergens. In spite of a few minor critiques, I would still recommend Hotel Victoria for your stay in Stavanger.

This review is for the cocktail bar. We did not stay at this hotel but now I wish we had…read more The cocktail bar was an absolute experience. The atmosphere was sublime and the drinks were some of the best cocktails I've had. Our bartender and new friend Kareem (sp?) made the experience. He is a credit to his craft and a kind and friendly soul. Stop in and have him make you a drink you will not regret it.

To get the to Stavangers only traditional barbershop you need to find your way to "the colorful…read morestreet" and walk it almost to the end. This barbershop is a bit expensive but it offers so much more than just a shave or a haircut. Here it's all about the overall experience. The theme is manly 50's and the brothers working here are properly dressed and heavily tattooed. What a combo! These guys are popular so you might need to book early or go during working hours. Oh, and don't mind bringing your girlfriend. No girls allowed here!