It is a fine hotel in the center of Arendal. We chose this hotel mainly based on the appearance of both the outside and inside, and the breakfast. We were a little 'shocked' by the size of the rooms, as they were quite on the small side. Other than that, we didn't have to complain, as the comfort was certainly good. However, the bathroom had an outdated shower, but was comfortable. The contrast between the bathroom and hotel room itself was quite large, though. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was large and nicely laid out. Presumably Arendal is a port / harbor city, as the ”navy” theme recurred a lot, as did the breakfast table. This looked very nice and luxurious. A good experience. The parking garage, all ground floor, was around the corner, literally at the door and not very expensive. There was also room enough here for many cars. Everything was nice and central from this hotel. In terms of hospitality venues, this hotel also had some collaborations, giving you a discount if you slept at the Grand Hotel.
This was a very nice stay, and we had a lot of fun. Nice, comfortable rooms and great service in a wonderful city. Will definetily come back next time when I am visiting Arendal again. I will really recommend it to my friends and family.
Comfortable rooms with splendid views of the sea. The Strand hotel in Fevik is about 40 minutes from the nearest airport at Kristiansand. This hotel was known as a ‘bathing hotel’ and one can imagine families coming just for the proximity to the beach and calm seawater. The hotel has gardens that lead to a sandy beach and the sea. In August, the water was warm enough for swimming, but the hotel also has a jacuzzi for when it’s colder. There is a generous spread at the breakfast buffet with plenty of smoked salmon and prawn spread, and the famous caramelised Norwegian brown cheese. Staff were friendly and accommodating, helping us carry our luggage to the second floor. One drawback is that there is no elevator, which may be difficult for those with mobility issues. For those wanting to travel to the nearby seaside towns of Arundel or Kristiansan, the hotel will organise a taxi. Be sure to ask for a room with views of the sea, or better still, one with a balcony overlooking the sea.