Hotel Refsnes Gods - by Classic Norway Hotels

Great breakfast in a beutifully sitting

As you pull up to the Hotel you will be impressed with the building. Reception staff were welcoming and check-in was completed without any issues. We had two rooms booked, our room was old, but tastefully decorated, but the “kids” were not so impressed thir room was an overload of wood décor and just not to the taste of youth I guess. Once settled we retired to the bar, and the reception staff act a bar staff, once again excellent service and my wife commented on the Limoncello Spritz, apparently it was a winner. On to the restaurant, very impressive views over the Oslofjord, and in keeping with the hotel it was more of an art gallery and suited the location. Menu was “limited” was an understatement – my son has an egg allergy and all 3 starters contained egg, and on speaking to the front of house all we got was a shrug of the shoulder, OK no starter for my son. Main course, again a choice of only 3 again – my wife ordered the vegetarian option, only to be told by front of house that it was “sold out” and no alternative was offered (that’s a no-no!). What food we did get was typical Norwegian, overpriced and distinctly average. We did leave hungry, but luckily enough there is a local supermarket so we loaded up on snacks, and we did meet other diners there doing the same, so I think it’s a common theme. In summary the hotel is good especially if you appreciate art, the reception staff are excellent, the location is wonderful, but will I return I doubt it

One of Classic Hotels and historic. Incredible art collection including in each room. Bath room needs updating ,,, although mostly functional. Restaurant has a pretty set menu for dinner - so may not be your cup of tea. Not the world’s most creative menu.

Very nice hotel close to the water. Nice staff and rooms

Absolutely wonderful stay couldn’t fine a fault with anything would thoroughly recommend