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Smarthotel Forus

3.0 of 5
Luramyrveien 12, Sandnes 4313, Norway
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Smarthotel Forus
Ranked #3 of 8 hotels in Sandnes
4.0 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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San Diego, California
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

I stayed at this hotel for two days. Anyone familiar with Norway knows that hotels are generally very expensive. This hotel was by far the most reasonable available in and around Sandnes. The front desk was very polite and helpful, free parking and excellent wireless connection. Breakfast was OK but not part of the nightly cost. The rooms are very,... More

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Oslo, Norway
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

I stayed 2 nights here, and would definitely stay here again for business trips. For a leisure trip, I would probably want to stay closer to downtown Stavanger. However, if you are on a budget, this is really a great value, and there are buses that will take you into town. Check-in was a little slow, but if you have... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

The Smart Hotel is conveniently located close to the Forus area. Rooms are veeery small, but nice, modern and clean. Food is limited to an OK breakfast, soup of the day and microwave meals. Smart cars are rented out at Ok prices. All in all - if what you want is a good night's sleep, but not more than that... More

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Bergen, Norway
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011
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Room extremely small, uncomfortable, without many services, poor canteen. For the same money you can book a great B&B in town. The lady in the frontdesk behaves like some sort of robot. She could not be more helpless and careless. If you wanna have food, the only choice you get is a bunch of prepacked microwave meals. More

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Scotland
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143 reviews 143 reviews
Reviews in 74 cities Reviews in 74 cities
119 helpful votes 119 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2011

I booked this hotel because it was within walking distance of work and I wanted to avoid very expensive taxi fares in and out of Stavanger. The location is within a retail / industrial area with ample parking and a dedicated (pricey) taxi service. The lobby is airy and bright but the reception isn't signposted and looks like a supermarket... More

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Houston, TX
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
456 helpful votes 456 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2010
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I spent 2 nights at the Smarthotel from December 15th to 17th while in town for business. If you are looking for a clean, economical option in Stavanger, especially if you are visiting the Forus area, this is an excellent option for you. Room: I would best describe my room (#415) efficient and functional. My single had a twin bed... More

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Houston, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2009
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My business trip to Stavanger put me in the 'business' side of town. Stayed in the Smarthotel which was very convenient to the office I was visiting. The hotel rooms were small but very basic. It is designed as an a la carte experience to allow you to be very basic/ inexpensive. Internet and television both require payment for use.... More

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newcastle
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2006

stayed here for 1 night as i had an early flight out of stavanger. Bedroom was small but bed comfortable. shower was small but sufficent for what i needed it for. Hotel was hi-tech with everything booked out with a swipe card. didn't even speak to anyone when checking in or out- was all computerised. there were staff around if... More

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san diego, ca
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2006
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We arrived in Stavanger on a Sunday morning with not a thing open. We were on our way to Lysbotn, Norway (need to bring food provision) and since there is NOTHING open for food we had no choice but to stay in town before heading out our original destination. In through the rain we see a non-descript hotel call smarthotel[-]... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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Luramyrveien 12, Sandnes 4313, Norway
Price range (per night):* 117 AUD - 140 AUD

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