Clarion Collection® Hotel Havnekontoret

This is an interesting place, a bit different from your standard brand hotels. Great position on the waterfront, but a bit away from the main bars so not noisy. We had a nice room with a bay window and a fine view. Noisy bathroom door! The staff were friendly and helpful, for example in reserving a table at a restaurant for us (thanks). Go up the tower – interesting photos and things on the way up, and great views from the top. The evening meal was OK ( if you don’t want to try some of the excellent nearby restaurants), although the dining room is a bit gloomy. Definitely recommended for a visit to Bergen.

This hotel is ideal for exploring all Bergen has to offer; overlooking the harbour, next to Bryggen and the fish market and short walk from the Floyen funicular. Staff were very friendly and we were spoilt for choice with the buffet breakfast. The reception area was fabulous to sit and relax and drink in atmosphere. Waffles were a real treat and only downside was the absence of a vegan alternative for the afternoon treats.

Excellent location, very nice lobby and cozy rooms. Bedding and pillows first rate. Shower nice and hot and strong. But the bathroom towels are thin and skimpy, less than I would expect for a hotel of this level. The substantial breakfast can become brunch if you wait until 9:30 to dine. The “lite” meal for dinner is hit and miss, sometimes a fine meal, and other times completely inadequate.

This hotel was so far the best (or better) i have tried in Bergen. Very good location, in Bryggen, the old town on the port, very good service with a dedicated team and comfortable rooms, although not grandiose. Reception team is highly friendly (but not the case of the one working at the breakfast restaurant), room price normally includes breakfast, coffee in the afternoon and light diner in the evening till 21h. My bed room, 515, waa overseeing the back bur waa extremely quiet, it waa about 18sqm and had a tiny bathroom. Good for 2 days. It waa dotted with a normal table ans 2 armchairs but no "office" chair, inconvenient if you need to work. Bathroom amenities are of high quality, but the room beside being comfortable is nothing fancy. Breakfast is not particularly good, limited choice and tiny buffet. I paid 185 euros a night, a bit steep but certainly this hotel is among the best of the city, albeit the price does not reflect what you get fully.

We couldn't fault this hotel, it was spot on! It is in the heart of the city, on the harbour and next to the world heritage buildings. The cheapest was to get there is to get the light city rail to Byparken and walking 10 mins, followed by the flybussen which stops outside the hotel and is quicker. Most people take this but we took city rail as we were on a tight budget and was very easy. None of the major sites take anymore than 10-20 minutes to walk to. This hotel is full of history itself and loved the original features as well as the modern, glam touches - rare to get that right. Make sure you ask for the key to the tower fo r amazing views. The staff were friendly and recommended running routes. The breakfast was great and lots if fresh choice. The free snack waffles were delicious and so was the free evening meal! So tasty! The relaxation is a nice touch but small. Good to have those facilities though. Would very much recommend and would definitely stay again. I can see many celebrities have stayed here, look out for the plaques - If it's good enough for the stars it's good enough for us!