Hotel Alexandra Loen

This is one of our favorite places to go when we want to relax and have some quality-time as a family, and we go here a couple of times a year. Traveling with children, we especially love the pool area which as several pools indoor and outdoor, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, saunas, water slide, a separate pool for small children, as well as a separate spa-area (which costs extra). The hotel is beautifully located right at the fjord, with mountains and peaks surrounding it on all sides. Breakfast and dinner is excellent, with a wide selection of hot and cold dishes, fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, as well as local specialities. A good tip is to try to avoid the peak-season (summer- and school holidays as well as the last month before Christmas). Although being a rather big hotel, it has managed to retain its charm and uniqueness as a family run business.

We stayed here for two nights as part of a trip through the fjords with our teenage kids. The first night, there was an outdoor grill buffet that was delicious with lovely outdoor seating. The second night, we ate inside, which had a very different ambience. Still nice, but definitely a lot more crowded as a few tour groups had arrived. For both evening meals, there were many many types of food available with gluten-free and vegetarian options. Breakfast was also really nice. The service was excellent in the restaurant and the hotel as a whole. The fitness room was really large and had a lot of options (treadmills, weight lifting, yoga mats). The pools were also really lovely with a small (but very fast!) separate water slide. The outdoor pool was lovely and the indoor pool felt very much like part of a spa. My husband enjoyed the sauna. There was a hot tub inside and outside. The rooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable with good blackout curtains. The bathroom was great with a lovely shower. Loen is a great starting point for outdoor activities.

Excellent hotel, with old world charm, outstanding staff and a dreamy dinner and bkfst buffet in terms of variety and quality of food. Location is great with beautiful views and gardens, and many facilities to enjoy. Room was only partially renovated, but spacious, comfortable and very clean. Proximity to Loen Sky Lift was a bonus.