Hotels in Scandinavia are generally expensive, but this one was quite reasonable given its location and service. The BW Hotel is situated halfway between the quay and the Aquarium, within walking distance to all the sights. This is a modern hotel with a a fancy lobby area. Our room was small but with a spacious tall and very comfortable bed. The breakfast room had some old furniture with fantastic carvings and the breakfast was very good. The wireless Internet did not work in our room so we had to go to the lobby, which was not very convenient. Some staff at the reception desk could be more attentive.

Close to fish market and ferry port. Below average small room we had to duck and dive to find. Over priced for what it was. Homely food on offer for dinner with friendly staff on hand. Breakfast also homely fare.

The location is convenient, only a few minutes from the centre, fish market etc. It is not an imposing hotel from the outside and adequate best describes the amenities. My room was certainly on the small size and the shower room was a one person at a time operation. But it was clean, the staff very helpful and the breakfast more than sufficient with fish, meat, cheese, fruit etc being readily available. The restaurant did provide a basic evening meal but I didn't eat there.

At 2am in the morning, after our booking at Sophie's House was dishonoured, 7 bleary-eyed friends wandered the streets of Bergen looking for a place to rest their weary heads! The gentleman at reception at the Best Western was fantastic and helped find us 3 rooms at the hotel at discounted rates.

The rooms itself were basic (double room had small doubles) and the bathroom was fairly tight. We were all given non-smoking rooms but given the time we arrived, none of us complained!

The hotel was in a very convenient location - about a 5 - 10 minute walk to the fishmarkets / tourist centre (and where the airport bus stops). There were renovations going on which started at 7:30am but it didn't affect any of us...!

Breakfast was ok - nothing to write home about. Cold meats, cereal, fish etc. were on the menu. We did spot a bakery enroute to the fishmarkets if cold meats are not your 'thing'.

Note about Sophie's House - the owner neither returned calls, voicemail or emails about our supposedly 'confirmed' booking!!