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First Hotel Breiseth – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
Jernbanegaten 1, Lillehammer 2609, Norway
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Ranked #7 of 12 hotels in Lillehammer
3.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
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Glasgow,
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Way past its best”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2010

I was at the First Hotel Breiseth in Lillehammer on a stop-over. The journey on a Friday night at rush hour out of Oslo was twice as long and tiring as it should have been so I was glad to get to the hotel. I suppose Lillehammer is more of a winter town than a summer one so I was not seeing it at its best but the only thing really going for the First Hotel is its location just off the main autoroute and right in the centre of town. Parking is available and free at the back of the hotel. I did not eat at the hotel as there were 3 different bus tours in that night and everywhere was busy so I headed off to a nice restaurant along the road. The hotel is needing a serious makeover. The reception area is tired and poorly maintained. The main corridors all have threadbare carpets and the rooms looked like they had not been updated since the Winter Olympics had been in Lillehammer and that was back in the mid-90's. These rooms need some investment and bring them back up to any sort of quality. The hotel is listed as 3 star but it is nowhere near that. The breakfast buffet was a pretty sorry affair and like the hotel itself just needs a wee bit more care and attention. For a one night stopover on a long drive it served its purpose but I wouldn't have been too happy about having to stay here any more than one night even though its location is wonderful.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Trondheim, Norway
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“I would say this hotel is a cosy place to live - when you have to be away from home”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2010

I`\ve lived at this hotel for a several times, and I`ve always liked it there. The hotel is situated near by the railway station, which I like. It`s also near by the city of Lillehammer. I will mention the nice and friendly staff who gives the hotel a very relaxed and cosy atmosphere. They also give you a nice and tasty breakfast, and in the reception area you can sit by the fire with a cup of coffee, watching the other guests or reading a newspaper. Some of the rooms are kept in their original style, and you can feel the breath from the many painters and writers who chose to live in this hotel when they stayed in Lillehammer. It`s not a modern or high-fashioned place, but charming with its own personality and soul!

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hong Kong
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145 helpful votes 145 helpful votes
“Definitely not a hotel.. but nice enough to be an Inn”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2010

Stayed here for one night as part of a larger tour group. This is definitely not a "hotel" by international standard, but since it is located in a small rural area, I will rate it based on a "inn". If you want hotel standards, the Radisson SAS nearby maybe the better option.

Pros
- Comfortable beds
- Friendly service
- Fast and free internet
- Views from room (make sure you get high floor rooms as all the ground level rooms faces the streets and will be very noisy)
- Elevator even when there are only 2 floors (Yes.. don't take elevator for granted)
- Bathroom water pressure strong with hot water
- Great location... the super market, cinema, museum and main street is located just stone throw's away
- The area in general is very beautiful and quaint

Cons
- No air conditioning as with most accomodations here in remote areas
- Noise can be an issued since you have to open the window since there is no air-con
- Wear and tear here and there, decor quite old (But I believe they have upgraded room types for a higher price)
- Breakfast (included) selection should be expanded

Stayed August 2010
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Bergen
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Worst hotel in this area so far”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2010

The service at the reception was OK, but at the restaurant, it was not.
The room were extremly shabby, as the rest og the hotel inside.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2008

I stayed in this hotel several times with a USA hockey team that went to play in Lillehammer. The staff went out of their way to be halpful, especially when my luggage was lost. Rooms were spacious and inviting. The restaurant, Tapas, was a little pricey but always very good. The hotel is convenient to the center of town and walking distance to Olympic Park- If you stay here- tell them the hockey teams say we miss you!

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  • Stayed August 2006
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Address: Jernbanegaten 1, Lillehammer 2609, Norway
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