Clarion Collection® Hotel Aurora

It was a good hotel, the staff were friendly, food was good honest food, free basic evening meal was included in the price, only downside is that some rooms are on the road side and if there is snow clearing, they do that during the night!!

During the winter, hotels in Tromso are very expensive. My husband and I had considered staying at the Radisson Blu Hotel, as that is the meeting point for many activities. But we just couldn't afford it So instead we booked a room at the Clarion Hotel Aurora - which is located in the town centre and a short walk from the Radisson. It is also a short walk from the bus stop to and from the airport. I'm so pleased we chose this hotel. The Clarion Hotel chain is great because they not only provide you with breakfast, but they also offer a complimentary afternoon snack and dinner. In Norway food costs a lot, so not having to pay for meals really helps! There is so much choice at the buffet, you definitely won't go hungry. They have a waffle maker too, so during the afternoon you can have waffles served the Norwegian way with jam and sour cream. Our hotel room was very nice and clean. The only thing I found a bit odd was the shower. The walls of the shower didn't go all the way down to the floor and there wasn't a shower door, so the bathroom floor gets wet. This seems to be a Norwegian thing, because all three hotels we stayed at during our trip had similar showers. It seems strange that you have to mop up the floor after you shower. The hotel also has a rooftop hot tub, which sounds amazing! Before our trip, I read several reviews that mentioned that the hot tub was out of order when they visited. And sure enough, during our stay the hot tub wasn't working. It's too bad because I believe this is the only hotel in Tromso that has a rooftop hot tub and it would be really special to be able to relax up there while looking up at the night sky and perhaps watching the Northern Lights. Over all, it was a very nice experience and I would like to stay here again in hopes of trying out their hot tub!

My wife and I recently spent two nights at this hotel and enjoyed our stay. Staff were very friendly and efficient. I had wonderful conversations with the people at the front desk. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed. We were able to comfortably walk to the attractions in the city proper. Dinner and an afternoon snack were included in the room rate and were pretty good. I would definitely stay at this hotel again. They have a limited parking lot and spots are available for a fee on a first come first served basis.

This is no 5 star hotel but it has many qualities.It is right on the harbour andvclose to bus stop from airport By Norwegian standards it is reasonably priced and for that you get a clean and comfortable room with all the necessary facilities and amenities They provide a free afternoon tea andthe buffet breakfast is excellent with a whole range of products Also they stored our bags for the day as we were connecting with a boat in the evening

We stayed two nights here (after staying 1 night earlier with its sister hotel next door the Clarion With). We paid more to upgrade to a Deluxe room (one of only 3 or 4) looking out over the harbour and with a large deck. This was a wonderful room. Room itself not huge but its layout and view out to the water were quite special. Double bed was unusually comfortable. Same complimentary afternoon waffles and free evening buffet as its sister Clarion hotel but we thought a little nicer and a better dining room. Breakfast was above average. Parking at NOK 150 per night worked well. Only 16 spaces but once you are in, you have it guaranteed for your whole stay. We really enjoyed our 2 nights here.