We stayed in the hotel for a conference. The countryside is beautiful and relaxing. The town is very small but the properties are immaculate. The hotel was a bit older than we expected, but it was still nice. The room was much larger than we thought it would be also. The service was great. All of our meals were provided by the hotel through the company- traditional Swedish fare. I was not able to take advantage of the spa, but heard good things from other guests. I borrowed a bike from the hotel and rode around the village. The village also has a few hiking trails and are easy and wonderful. When I was done hiking, I came back to hotel and relaxed in the lobby by the fire. This would be great for a relaxing weekend.

Stayed in the Dalecarlia for 2 nights in July 2007.

The hotel is in a simply stunning location up on a gentle slope overlooking Lake Siljan. The views from the hotel across the lake are amazing, and if you are there in the summer the sun almost doesn't set at night.

The hotel is very well presented, clean and tidy. Reception was efficient, generally manned by helpful staff. Some parts of the hotel have a traditional feel, such as the bar and lounge area upstairs, while other areas such as reception feel more modern. I'd say the balance is about right!

I was travelling with a friend and shared a twin room, which was clean if a little compact. My only gripe with the hotel is that we were never offered a room with a view of the lake, even during the booking process. Perhaps they were already all booked out... ho hum.

One of the highlights of the Dalecarlia is the restaurant. Dinner was most enjoyable both nights, although (again a minor gripe) they didn't change the menu for the second night we were there. The food is well cooked and up to the standard of a good restaurant, and there are good wines and cheeses on offer. Be warned though - this doesn't come cheap, and there seem to be few other options for dining out in the area (apart from other similar spa-type hotels).

Overall I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing break in beautiful surroundings.

excellent rooms and service, nice views of the lake, gorgeous dinners. Great location in Tallberg, so you can drive around lake siljan.