This hotel is conveniently situated in the centre of Fredrikstad, a very short ferry ride from the old town. The hotel was really warm, especially with the freezing weather. The rooms were comfortable, though there is no possibility of making or receiving outside telephone calls to/from your room. The receptionist was extremely helpful at all times. Breakfast was limited, being... More

I stayed one night, but that was moore than enough! - The first room had lamps that did not work. The reception staff tried hard to fix it, but after 30 minutes I was given another bigger room. - I wonder why there was not a singel glass in the room og in the bathroom? Impossible to get a glass... More

I stayed 2 nights at this hotel and it was very pleasant. It is not a big hotel and not perfect, the breakfast is limited. But the staff was helpful, the location is great, the room we got was very nice, spacious corner room. I would be happy to go there again.

We had booked well in advance for our 2 week trip around Sweden and Norway. After a long journey we arrived to be told effectively they were kicking us out because they had been offered a group booking worth more money. The told us they had booked us into their sister hotel down the road and had agreed the same... More

Hotel was fine for a few nights. We got shown to a room which was nothing like in the brochure given to us - we asked for another room as it was unacceptable and after a few trips to reception got a room similar to what we had paid for which was fine. Reception staff very friendly and helpful with... More

Well it was a novelty going to stay at a hotel which didn't have a review on tripadvisor, but any doubts about my choice were expelled on checking in. This is a true gem of a hotel set in a very picturesque and seriuously overlooked part of Norway. The Fontenen is about 10 minutes walk away from the train station... More