A Nightmare Stay
I recently stayed at Hotel Norge in Bergen, and unfortunately, it turned out to be a nightmarish experience. Despite not being particularly sensitive to noise and usually being able to sleep soundly even in noisy urban surroundings, my stay was completely ruined by the nonstop, pounding hard disco beats that went on until at least 2:30 AM. It felt like I was trying to sleep above a massive rave party in Ibiza, which made it impossible to get any rest. I was woken up multiple times during the night and ended up having one of the worst nights of sleep I've ever had. The window was hermetically closed and I was on the 8th floor.
For a hotel charging 3,000 NOK (nearly 300 USD) per night, it is absolutely unacceptable to offer a room without proper soundproofing and withput warning the customer in advance. I woke up feeling exhausted and far from refreshed, which is the opposite of what you would expect from a stay at a high-end hotel. When I raised the issue with the reception, they apologized and seemed fully aware of the problem. As compensation, they offered a free night within the next year.
I cannot recommend Hotel Norge if you're looking for a peaceful and restful stay in Bergen. It's a shame that such a beautiful hotel fails so miserably in providing the basic necessity of a quiet night's sleep.
In addition to the unbearable noise, the cleanliness of the room was also far from acceptable. There were visible smudges on s