Frich´s Ekspress Hotel Åndalsnes

While it was a nice stay, I found it somewhat disappointing since there were no staff present. I am 74 years old and have not mastered modern technology. But my wife and I were able to figure things out without too much difficulty. We do prefer human contact when traveling so we can ask questions and engage in conversation with locals. But the room was clean and comfortable- plus in a great location.

I was a little concerned about the check-in process because I didn't have a local phone number. However, it turned out to be very straightforward. When prompted, I entered my primary phone number and email address. Within seconds, I received a confirmation email, and the passcode was included in one of the email attachments. The hotel is about a 20-minute walk from the town center, with a well-maintained walking path. There is a small shopping mall directly below the hotel and a supermarket right next to it. We bought breakfast there each morning because the cafés in town opened later than we needed. The hotel also offers complimentary tea and coffee and has a spacious lobby with plenty of comfortable seating and tables. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would happily recommend this hotel.

Although on the quiet, commercial side of Andalsnes and above a mall, Frich’s is absolutely fine for a night’s stay. I have stayed in far smaller rooms. We even had a view of the mountains and water from our room … if we disregarded the Esso station. LOL. Seriously, it was a good value, the automated check-in worked flawlessly, the room was super clean, and I have no complaints. I was unfamiliar with Frich’s, but I would not hesitate to stay at any Frich’s property in the future.