For several years we used Lillehammer Radisson SAS Hotel when visiting old parents who live in the neighborhood. Eventually, service and standard was deteriorating and we have selected another hotel during the last 2 years.
In connection with my husband's 60 years anniversary we chosed Radisson Blu (which is the new name of the hotel) this time because we had many guests and among them 4 small children. The hotel is spacious and has plenty of room for active young children.
First, the staff is very friendly.
We had booked 3 mini suites for more space and a bit of comfort - we thought.
These mini suites must be called outdated:
Ugly stains on the carpet. One reading lamp beside the bed was out of function. The armchairs worn out and therefore uncomfortable to sit in. The drain in the bathroom was tight and the water flowed over the bathroom floor, especially far from the drain. Down the edge of the shower curtain we found mold. There were no wash-cloths in the bathroom (although the staff provided small towels on request), and no toiletry except from dispensers on the wall - unusual in suites. And we had to ask for a box of Cleenex. One child bed almost fell to pieces when the child was placed; we got it replaced late at night.
In addition there was a big party event in the hotel with almost 500 guests and heavy music, which ment a lot of noise. It was difficult for small children to sleep. It must be said that we were informed about the party and possible noise in these rooms in advance, but we did not really expect that heavy noise coming through the walls and wondows i a 4 star hotel rooms (suites) priced to NOK 2.700,-.
Our own party dinner was average and not worth the price. Nice restaurant staff though. Breakfast was below average: Poor chose, low quality.
We talked to the hotel manager at midnight, about the noise in particular. I must admit I was angry and a bit agressive. We got no exuses. If there was too much noise we coudl get another (smaller) rooms. Well, it was midnight - who wants to move families with small children and all the stuff at such time?
Then we got her final remar: We are not the target audience of her hotel!
We eventually got a 20 % discount on the rooms (which were quite expensive in the first place).

The most fun thing about this hotel is that it's a big and rambling building with lots of strange corners and empty corridors. This would be cooler but the building is newish.

There is nothing wrong with this hotel. Some of the staff could be friendlier is actually my main complaint.

My room was large (a twin) and the wifi is free. It's clean and serves a decent breakfast.

On the other hand there is nothing exciting or interesting about the place either. It just so... Average.

My guess is that the prices may not be.

Only good thing was the bargain rate of 100NOK per night for its 100 year anniversary, and the breakfast. Of course with this rate I did not have any demands, but if I had paid the normal fare and had the dirty sofa in my room then I would not like that. The room was ok apart from the sofa issue. It was not dirty actually, but it looked like it was supposed to be white, but had brown stains all over it. Other than that the furniture and the whole scenery was like from the 30s, which was a nice thing for a change. However, our room much have been to a new wing because I had to walk long hallways and climb 2 stairs to get to the room. The staff was friendly and the breakfast very good.

I didn't like the hotel very much, I had to walk 5 minutes from the reception to my room and change two elevators.. The only good thing was the breakfast which is extremely good.