Ustedalen Hotell Geilo 

We've stayed in the Ustedalen on three occasions now, I can't believe I haven't written a review until now! Four of us, me and my wife and two friends booked in to spend a week in Geilo cross-country skiing (guess few Brits do that). Booking was straightforward and any communications prior to our arrival were seamless. On arrival, we knew what we were getting but our friends were delighted. A beautiful, spacious apartment for the four us with wonderful views through the large windows looking over Vestlia. Clean, warm, well appointed, and easy to relax in. Large, clean combined toilet / shower, decently appointed kitchen for our self-catering requirements with lots of storage, utensils, crockery and glasses, and comfortable beds to ensure a good night's sleep after a day of pretty busy physical exercise. We were so happy in our apartment or out in the mountains that we didn't use any of the facilities in the hotel's reception building, so sorry, can't comment on those. The location might not suit all as it's on the western fringe of Geilo. We had a car, but for alpine skiers, it's on the ski-bus route, so that's convenient. Walking into the town centre takes about 15 minutes. Now I have seen other reviews that are critical as it is frequented by bus-tour parties. During our stay, the guests all seemed to be intent on skiing. But this is Norway, and the (summer) tour-bus market is fundamental to the holiday industry, so the Ustedalen is certainly not unique in accommodating them. Would we stay again? Certainly, and looking forwards to visit #4!