I have the good fortune to be staying at this beautiful, historic hotel for a conference. I'm one evening into my stay, and so far so good. The hotel itself has the feeling of a manor house, with a manicured garden leading to the fjord beyond. The standard rooms are small by American standards, but well-appointed with all the usual furnishings (i.e. bed, desk, dresser) as well as a little sitting room abutting the balcony that opens up to a spectacular view, no matter whether you have a "garden side" or "fjord side" room. Dinner each evening is a 3-course chef's special -- tonight it included an appetizer of smoked fish, scallop, pea shoots, and scallions with a creamy sauce, lamb loin with mashed potatoes, asparagus, cherry tomatoes and a root vegetable that I can not for the life of me identify for the entree, and a flourless chocolate cake with raspberries for dessert. I am not sure how they deal with dietary restrictions, but this indecisive omnivore appreciated being served a delicious meal without having to make any decisions. Interestingly, though this is a historic hotel they do make use of recent technology, as in NFC-enabled key cards (so much less frustrating that those magnetic stripes that invariably get de-magnitized by the wimpy little magnetic clasp on my billfold, or maybe it's my cell phone that's the culprit). A visible nod to eco-consciousness, the NFC key card must be inserted into a slot just as you enter the room to enable lights and power. Oh, and also -- fast, free wireless internet access. I am liking that I am not having to make allowances for inconveniences "because it's a historic property." read more

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Wonderfully situated hotel with immaculate garden/park, beautiful wellness area and perfect breakfast. Not all five stars due to occasional negligent room service. read more

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I didn't stay at the hotel, but visited in order to get a spa treatment. The location is spectacular, right on the Bjørnefjord which provides a beautiful background to a beautiful campus. It's also very easy to access...I took the 600 bus from Bergen and the walk from the station to the grounds was only a few hundred meters. There's also a taxi stand right at the station but it was a nice day so I decided to walk. The spa is easy to find, right off the reception area. They provide you with robes, towels, and slippers. I got there about an hour before my appointment so I could use the pools and sauna. I was visiting in early March so it was a little chilly outside but they have the small infinity pool heated to the perfect temperature so you can swim outside and feel comfortable. What an amazing experience! The locker rooms are also well kept and clean. My massage and body wrap were very relaxing and enjoyable. The therapist was very attentive and changed up the mask a bit when she saw that my skin was dry from a bit of windburn. Overall, this place is amazing. Even if you are not staying in Osøyro, you should find a way to come pay a visit. It's so worth it! read more