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Grande Fjord Hotel – reviews, photos

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Geiranger 6216, Norway
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Grande Fjord Hotel
Ranked #1 of 4 hotels in Geiranger
4.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
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Kent, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Best stay in an excellent trip...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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We stayed at the Grand Fjord for four nights in mid-July, and can't say enough about the property. The ONLY down-side is that it is a good two km from the center of Geiranger. We had a car, so it was easy to deal with the distance, and it helped insulate us from the daytime hordes.

The fjord-view room was perfectly adequate...there were occasions where we could smell smoke from other patios and from the campground below, but generally hand no problems with noise or smoke odor. An EXCELLENT location to watch the cruise ships come and go.

The breakfast buffet was amongst the best we encountered...a bit repetitive, but generally very high quality and quite varied. The only challenge was wrestling other guests for seats up against the windows.

We did choose to dine at the hotel one night -- given the very limited options in Geiranger, this was almost a necessity -- and did not regret the choice. It was a very good meal, moderately priced (again, for Norway), and helpful to have as a relaxing night.

We were at the Grande during the Oslo bombings, and I would be remiss not to acknowledge the community that formed in the (tiny) pub on the top floor that night. We sat over very good (and pricey) beers with a Norwegian translating for his non-Norge-speaking girlfriend (and thus the rest of us) as news reports poured in. The pub is clearly a bit of an afterthought, but in the context of the national crisis it functioned in an exemplary manner as a gather spot for those of us grieving the tragedy that July.

The Grande is certainly not a luxury spa hotel, but for a relatively inexpensive stay in one of the most amazing places on earth, it was a terrific find that we would not have considered if not for TripAdvisor. Thanks to those who reviewed it before us!

Room Tip: As with other reviews, I STRONGLY encourage the extra kroner for a fjord-view room. You're in N...
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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Location, Location, Location..”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

If you decide to stay at this hotel, there is no point booking the non-fjord facing rooms. The rooms are simple, clean and not very spacious. But you are most likely not coming to this area to stay in the room. The little balconies are little, but can seat 2-3 people comfortably. Both nights we spent staying up late and admiring the majestic fjord views at Geiranger. And when I say late I mean 1-2am, as it was so light the whole time in mid-July.

The breakfast is quite good considering we're in Scandinavia ;-), good selection of cheeses, meats, cereals, tea & breads. The staff were also very helpful.

In case you consider this a downside (we did not), there is a camping ground at the foot of this hotel, we just had a nice time admiring some of the nicer campervans.

Nothing in Norway is cheap, so putting that into consideration, I would say this hotel was fairly priced.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Comfy, convenient and charming”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
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My husband and I stayed for two nights in Geiranger Fjord hotel in Aug '11. Having driven for almost 7 hours in the hilly terrains, we reached late evening. After a quick check-in we were given a room on the top-most floor with a fjord view. The owner also helped us with drawing an itinerary during our stay. One look at the fjords from the brightly painted hotel patio, all our tiredness vanished. It is very relaxing and at a convenient location. The fjord view rooms are worth every penny. We stayed up late into the nights gazing at mountains and the stars against a pitch dark night.

On one of the evenings, I wanted to have some cereal and ran out of milk and it was too late for any supermarkets to be open. One call to the reception, the owner promptly dispatched a whole jug of warm milk and didn't charge us for it. Small things that make a big difference. The room is basic inn-type but very clean. I liked the wooden cabin-ish feel to it. The buffet had a large spread and appeared fresh but we thought it was slightly over-priced. So, we didn't try it.

We will definitely look no where else if we chose to go back to Geiranger.

Room Tip: Go for the fjord acing room and breakfast has a good spread.
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Amazing views of the fjord”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

This is a correct three stars hotel, don´t expect too much of the rooms, reception and breakfast, but the views of the fjord are amazing. We paid for a room with views and asked for a room in a high floor. The room had a little terrace from you can see the fjord as you are into it: fantastic. I recommend it.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Adelaide Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Magnificent Views and Fantastic Food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

We had the room right at the top of the hotel so we could leave the curtains open on the huge window. The views were magnificent and the only hotel we saw on the side of the Fjord so you had great view. We ate in the hotel both nights as the buffett was delicious and quite reasonable by Norwegian standards and again the great views. You can watch all the cruise ships coming in and out and sit out on the balcony. A short walk into the centre where there are some great souvenier shops, cafes and a supermarket. We found the staff excellent and couldn't do enough for us. We loved it and would certainly stay here again. It was one of the most tranquil places I've ever been.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Geiranger 6216, Norway
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