Scandic Stiklestad vs Similar Hotels

Strong: rooms described as large, comfortable and well equipped (accessible rooms, iron/ironing board, small fridge, comfortable beds and seating).

Rooms are clean but noise from ventilation systems is an issue.

Mostly fine inside rooms (towels provided, good bathrooms) but a few mentions of a slight bad smell from a bathroom and somewhat messy surroundings outside the hotel.

The hotel is clean with a well-maintained environment.

Very positive: repeatedly praised for being integrated into the national Kulturpark/cultural centre and having attractive surroundings; guests valued the location highly.

Ease of access noted, but some difficulty in finding the entrance.

Mixed: several notes of friendly and professional reception staff and attentive check-in/out, but serious failures (confirmed Booking reservation with no room available), inconsistent restaurant staffing and spotty breakfast refilling/attention.

Guests reported good service, mentioning friendly staff and efficient check-in.

Mostly strong breakfasts (multiple mentions of excellent, varied breakfast); mixed dinner feedback — some excellent dishes (fish, pizza praised), but issues with overly salty pizza and uneven restaurant service.

Breakfast is noted as good, contributing positively to the experience.

Positive: free coffee/water in lobby, complimentary laundry service and dryers mentioned, small in-room fridge and free parking noted — guests appreciated these extras.

Standard amenities for a hotel of this tier.

Generally good value for many guests (good breakfast, reasonable dinner price/quality noted), though some found the dinner overpriced or were dissatisfied with restaurant service.

Standard quality for this hotel tier, reasonably priced.