Stalheim Hotel

My wife and I stayed at this historic 3-star hotel during an MSC excursion to the Norwegian fjords, located at an altitude of about 500 meters overlooking the spectacular Nærøy Valley (Nærøydalen) in Western Norway, and it sits at the top of the famous and steep scenic road with 13 hairpin bends, Stalheimskleiva, near famous waterfalls such as Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen. It is a family-run establishment rich in rustic and historical charm, part of the Historical Hotels, furnished with a vast collection of antiques and period artifacts, and it has a beautiful open-air panoramic terrace with several outdoor tables where you can sit and see the view. It has 2 on-site restaurants and a lounge bar / panoramic lounge (in addition to a snack bar). The MSC excursion includes a snack at this hotel with coffee, tea, and pastries or typical traditional Norwegian products. It offers a breathtaking 350-degree view of the rugged mountains, gorges, and surrounding fjords, including the Nærøyfjord and the western fjords. My wife and I visited this historic 3-star hotel—part of the "Historical Hotels" group—during an MSC excursion to the Norwegian fjords. Perched at an elevation of about 500 meters, it overlooks the spectacular Nærøy Valley (Nærøydalen) in Western Norway, sitting at the top of Stalheimskleiva—a famous, steep scenic road featuring 13 hairpin bends—and near renowned waterfalls such as Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen. It is a family-run establishment rich in rustic charm and history, furnished with an extensive collection of antiques and period artifacts; it also boasts a beautiful open-air panoramic terrace with tables where guests can sit and admire the view. The hotel features two on-site restaurants and a lounge bar/panoramic lounge (in addition to a snack bar). The MSC excursion includes a snack stop at the hotel, offering coffee, tea, and pastries or traditional Norwegian treats. It offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding rugged mountains, gorges, and fjords, including the Nærøyfjord and the fjords of Western Norway. As part of an MSC excursion dedicated to the Norwegian fjords, my wife and I visited this historic 3-star hotel. Located at an altitude of about 500 meters, it overlooks the spectacular Nærøy Valley (Nærøydalen) in Western Norway, and stands at the top of the famous steep panoramic road of Stalheimskleiva—with its 13 hairpin turns—near renowned waterfalls such as the Stalheimsfossen and the Sivlefossen. This family-run establishment, a member of the "Historical Hotels" network, is imbued with rustic and historic charm; it is decorated with a vast collection of antiques and period objects and features a magnificent outdoor panoramic terrace, equipped with tables for sitting and admiring the view. It has two restaurants as well as a panoramic lounge bar (in addition to a snack bar). The MSC excursion includes a gourmet break at this hotel, with coffee, tea, and pastries or traditional Norwegian specialties. The establishment offers a stunning 350-degree view of the rugged mountains, gorges, and surrounding fjords, notably the Nærøyfjord and the fjords of the west. As part of an MSC excursion to the Norwegian fjords, my wife and I visited this historic 3-star hotel. It is located at an altitude of about 500 meters, high above the spectacular Nærøy Valley (Nærøydalen) in Western Norway, directly at the top of the famous, steep panoramic road "Stalheimskleiva" with its 13 hairpin turns and near well-known waterfalls such as the Stalheimsfossen and the Sivlefossen. The MSC excursion includes a snack at this hotel, where coffee, tea, and pastries or traditional Norwegian specialties are served. The hotel offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the rugged mountains, gorges, and surrounding fjords, including the Nærøyfjord and the fjords of Western Norway. My wife and I visited this historic 3-star hotel—which is part of the "Historical Hotels" group—during an MSC excursion through the Norwegian fjords. Located at an altitude of about 500 meters, it overlooks the spectacular Nærøy Valley (Nærøydalen) in Western Norway; it is situated at the top of Stalheimskleiva—a famous, steep panoramic road with 13 hairpin turns—and near renowned waterfalls such as Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen. It is a family-run establishment brimming with rustic charm and history, decorated with a vast collection of antiques and period objects; furthermore, it features a beautiful outdoor panoramic terrace with tables where guests can sit and admire the views. The hotel has two restaurants and a lounge bar with panoramic views (in addition to a snack bar). The MSC excursion includes a stop for refreshments at the hotel, where coffee, tea, and pastries or traditional Norwegian sweets are offered. It offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding rugged mountains, gorges, and fjords, including the Nærøyfjord and the fjords of Western Norway.​It offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding rugged mountains, gorges, and fjords, including the Nærøyfjord and the fjords of Western Norway.

The view is THE reason why you will choose this hotel. Its location overlooking the valley offers a magnificent view. The staff is very friendly and does their best despite the crowds. Unfortunately, the view cannot make up for everything. We found ourselves at dinner with three busloads of tourists. Paying 640 NOK per person for the buffet (almost €60 or $70) to be in a high school cafeteria atmosphere, waiting in line in front of empty pots because the kitchen was clearly overwhelmed and ill-prepared for the crowd, waiting 20 minutes to see certain dishes arrive and finally choosing what was available and not what we wanted... that is not acceptable at this price. I know the season is short for these hotels but there was an empty dining room where they could have put the families and couples who were not part of the groups.

Location, location, location. The majesty of the location and the history are simply exceptional. Food at the hotel is good and rooms are adequate, but beds, furniture and bath fixtures were all very worn and minimal. If you appreciate exceptional natural beauty and don’t mind minimal lodging amenities, this hotel is for you