Clarion Collection® Hotel With

Hotels location is perfect, right on the harbour in the middle of town. Breakfast and evening meal lacked a bit of choice, but the quality was good so no complaints. Evening meal is a great option because of the prices in Norway. Room isn’t overly large, but the bed was comfortable and the room warm. There are no wardrobes and minimal draw space, in fact we just lived out of our case which was a bit of a pain. Nevertheless a decent hotel.

A good value hotel that’s not pretentious. Non of that big open reception areas and high gloss, marbled decor etc that you pay through the nose for. Certainly the rooms are not big but big enough for a couple with their luggage, big TV & a couple of arm chairs to sit on. The room was clean, the bathroom was good size with a nice walk in shower. Room was warm enough during our stay. Slight criticism of the room was the bed, we had 2 single beds and unfortunately they were uncomfortable to us, quite soft & bouncy, would also like to have a top sheet on the bed as I found duvet too warm. Would have like you to have squeezed in a small chest of drawers for our clothes. In the price of the room is a buffet style breakfast with loads of choice, waffles in the afternoon (cook yourself & yes you could do with a second machine) and an evening meal, generally one cooked dish with cold options. The one meal we had was very nice. If you want a full À la carte meal etc there are plenty of restaurants in the town and plenty of cafes all within a few mins walk but be prepared for the price of eating out here, it’s expensive! They also have FREE coffee, tea, juice & water available throughout the day - serve yourself. You can purchase other drinks from the bar area next to reception. Location for us was good, on the harbour edge, very close to the main areas of Tromso & attractions etc. Airport bus pickup & drop off located at the Scandic Ishavshotel which is a few minutes walk away. Other bus & taxi services close by, behind the hotel. Pleasant & helpful staff on reception. I would definitely recommend using if not too bothered about using high end hotels and don’t want real budget option. We thought it was reasonably priced for what was one offer here. Would use again if we come back.

It is a simple, but pleasant hotel, centrally located. It has this old-fashioned atmosphere of a mountain chalet to it. The food is average. Reception not very helpful. I asked to be woken up and the receptionist told me that they do not usually do this service, but that she would do it for me. Nobody called. Good my alarm clock worked and I did not miss my plane back. Not the hotel I would stay again.

One night visit. Central and nice location, Friendly and warm welcoming by the receptionist is the positive elements. No parking possibilities by the hotel, room was very average. Backyard view from second floor with a lot of noise from passing people and early morning from garbage service trucks. Breakfast was very average, no local food only standard. Nobody welcomed me or did remove plates from the table after the other guests while l was there. A price of NOK 2.400,- is fare to high for this hotel from my point of view. Location and facilities has a huge potential.

During our two week visit to Norway, Denmark and the Faroe Islands, this was the best hotel we stayed in without hesitation. Price, location, rooms, customer service, amenities, all first class without blowing the budget. When we return to Tromso or send friends / family here, it will be with high encouragement they consider Clarion Collection Hotel With. Five nights, room 213 with harbor and Arctic Cathedral views, this was exactly what we hoped for. A 15 minute ride to the airport, less than $25 and we were warmly greeted by staff. The two ladies we consistently saw working the main check-in were always "how are you," "good to see you," and they answered any questions we had with a smile. Amazing staff here. The room itself was well appointed, and at first I admit "this is small." There is no dresser, no traditional closet, and it's a single shower stall. At first glance and what we may be used to by American standards, it's tiny for 2 adults. By the end of day 2 and navigating our way around the room, it was cozy and very comfortable. The views speak for themselves in the photos below, pay for the water views. At 1130PM on our first night I saw green sparks in the skies. I grabbed my camera and headed downstairs where I was treated to our first northern lights for about 45 minutes. It was magical, and having this location afforded us this special highlight. The location is spot on for Tromso. On the harbor, a 10 minute walk to any major point of interest in downtown, 25 minute walk across the bridge to Arctic Cathedral, 35 minutes to the gondola. Great dining options and wonderful coffee shops all within 5 minutes of the hotel. The meals offered at the hotel were great, there are several options throughout the week. If you're expecting a 5 course meal, go out for it. The meals here are excellent for budget conscious travelers, and we never had any complaints...except 1. Please invest in a 2nd waffle maker for PM sweets. You will likely see other guests making multiple waffles, and it can be maddening. However take a breath and look out to the harbor and time will pass. The bar on site is perfect for getting a drink with dinner or taking one back to the room. I would also recommend you visit the sauna on the 5th floor for great nighttime views of the harbor and cathedral. Staying here there was absolutely no need for a rental car, and all the tour operators know this location for pick up / drop off. We loved having coffee available 24/7 downstairs as well, it's the little touches that made this place wonderful. Walking around Tromso and getting a feel for location of other hotels, we thought this was definitely in the top 3. I spent weeks researching this place via TripAdvisor and other forums, it did not disappoint and we'll be back.