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Scandic Vadso
Oscars gt. 4, Vadso 9811 Norway
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Hotel Scandic Vadso is located close to the city centre and just a few minutes from the airport, harbour and bus station. Our hotel has a restaurant that serves a hearty breakfast, as well as dinner with a wide range of international dishes and local specialities. If you're planning a meeting, conference or event, we can provide flexible facilities for up to 120 participants. We also have a hotel gym. We offer free parking for guests arriving by car and access to free WiFi. Scandic Vadsø is the perfect starting point to experience Vadso. With a rich cultural life and a wide range of activities and events, like a jazz festival, Vadso is the perfect destination to experience Norwegian culture and nature up close.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Bicycles available
Golf course
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Car hire
Wifi
Breakfast buffet
Ski rentals
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Desk
Housekeeping
Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
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Mountain view
Ocean view
City view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Norwegian
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Somewhat walkable
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Nice hotel right in the center of Vadsø. Very nice service and very good customer service. Clean and nicely in the room and good beds. Breakfast was very welcoming and great arranged. Here other hotels have a little to learn! Plus some good eggs and good coffee. Very good service from the breakfast hosts who cleaned away used service and served smoking hot coffee at the table. It is a pity this hotel is so far away, because here we would like to come back several times. If we ever visit Vadsø again we will be happy to come back :)
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The hotel has a nice location, nice staff and a good breakfast, but terribly poor cleaning of the rooms. We stayed there for 6 days, and the cleaner only stopped by and changed the towels. Soap dispensers were not refilled despite us reporting this.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed at the Scandic for 4 nights in March 2022. A large hotel, but we were a little early in the season so there were not many guests staying. We discovered on arrival that the restaurant was not open in the evenings (no mention of this on Booking.com), which left us a bit stuck, but we were directed to the Molla bar opposite which was superb.
Our room was warm and spacious (the bathroom fan never turned off which disturbed a bit during the night). The bath was very welcome after a long day out in the snowy landscape.
Breakfast was superb with lots of choice.
The staff were friendly and special mention to the guy on reception overnight, who was very helpful.
On our last night we went over the road as usual for a meal, only to find that it, along with every other eatery, closed on Mondays, so we were left without anywhere to eat. None of the hotel staff had mentioned this during our visit, which was really bad - the hotel surely had a duty of care to ensure we could eat somewhere if their own (advertised) restaurant was unavailable. We had to go to the supermarket and have a carpet picnic. The night manager kindly heated up some soup we had bought in the hotel kitchen - It was -11 deg C outside. Not the last night in Vadso that we had planned.
Our room was warm and spacious (the bathroom fan never turned off which disturbed a bit during the night). The bath was very welcome after a long day out in the snowy landscape.
Breakfast was superb with lots of choice.
The staff were friendly and special mention to the guy on reception overnight, who was very helpful.
On our last night we went over the road as usual for a meal, only to find that it, along with every other eatery, closed on Mondays, so we were left without anywhere to eat. None of the hotel staff had mentioned this during our visit, which was really bad - the hotel surely had a duty of care to ensure we could eat somewhere if their own (advertised) restaurant was unavailable. We had to go to the supermarket and have a carpet picnic. The night manager kindly heated up some soup we had bought in the hotel kitchen - It was -11 deg C outside. Not the last night in Vadso that we had planned.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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The hotel rooms were clean and functional, the staff at the reception and in the breakfast room were friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet had a good variety of choices and good quality of the food. Parking is sufficiently available at the hotel, at no charge.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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- Bathroom Issues: The bathrooms in our rooms were poorly designed. Using the shower flooded the floors as there were no drains, and we had to use towels to soak up the water.
- Rude Staff: The receptionist on our departure morning was rude and unfriendly. After paying a fairly high price for one night, we expected at least basic courtesy. Additionally, the voucher we received upon arrival was only valid for full-priced items in the fridge and not for the snacks next to it. We were not informed about these restrictions beforehand. In addition, we did not face such restrictions at another Scandic hotel a few days earlier. However, none of this would matter at all, had the receptionist been friendly.
- Teen Room Issue: We were denied a teen room because it supposedly requires two adjacent rooms with a connecting door. We have stayed at numerous Scandic hotels over the years, and a teen room has always been possible without needing two adjacent rooms with a connecting door.
Overall, the stay did not meet our expectations based on previous experiences with Scandic hotels.
- Rude Staff: The receptionist on our departure morning was rude and unfriendly. After paying a fairly high price for one night, we expected at least basic courtesy. Additionally, the voucher we received upon arrival was only valid for full-priced items in the fridge and not for the snacks next to it. We were not informed about these restrictions beforehand. In addition, we did not face such restrictions at another Scandic hotel a few days earlier. However, none of this would matter at all, had the receptionist been friendly.
- Teen Room Issue: We were denied a teen room because it supposedly requires two adjacent rooms with a connecting door. We have stayed at numerous Scandic hotels over the years, and a teen room has always been possible without needing two adjacent rooms with a connecting door.
Overall, the stay did not meet our expectations based on previous experiences with Scandic hotels.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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The bare rooms and the bathroom are extremely small. Tried turning on the heat in the bathroom, it didn't get any warmer there. Cold air blew under the window. No information that they do not serve dinner here. You have to find food elsewhere. Breakfast: gluten-free briquettes were dry and old. The excuse was that they had not received goods the day before. This hotel is not worth anyone. The price for accommodation is unrealistically high, this is a scam.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip:Â Ikke bo her
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Super nice hotel! The staff was great and we were able to upgrade to a suite through Scandic Friends and Family. We bought food from the store and we ate in the restaurant area where we were able to use the cutlery and microwave and eat comfortably. We had a wonderful nice time! The reception also had snacks and glog :)
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Cold in the room on arrival. The hotel room looked good, but very disappointing that you have to shower in cold water in the morning. The breakfast was good. But the stay is unfortunately not in line with the price you have to pay, which is in the upper price range of what you can get in another big city, for example.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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This is a very expensive hotel. And the first room we got was the size of a badger den. It is completely out of the question to demand 1700NOK for a room that is barely bigger than the bed. We switched to something that was marginally larger. The hotel is therefore not recommended if it can not be avoided. We have stayed in hotels in many countries and this is by far the smallest room in relation to the price we have ever experienced. The question is just: why?
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Room Tip:Â Book early and complain if the room is not OK
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One good example that the "Scandic friends" loyalty program still works. We got upgraded the room, which is not common in Scandic hotels the last years (for instance Sandefjord, Kirkenes), so a nice surprise in this hotel. Value for money when low prices; they differ (too much) depending on demand.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â upper floor, south side
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PRICE RANGE
AU$187 - AU$246 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Rica Hotel Vadso
LOCATION
NorwayNorthern NorwayFinnmarkVadso MunicipalityVadso
NUMBER OF ROOMS
68
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Frequently Asked Questions about Scandic Vadso
Which popular attractions are close to Scandic Vadso?
Nearby attractions include Det Hvite Hus (0.2 km), Vadsø museum - Ruija kvenmuseum (0.4 km), and Luftskipsmasta (1.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Scandic Vadso?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a fitness centre.
Which room amenities are available at Scandic Vadso?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Scandic Vadso?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Scandic Vadso?
Conveniently located restaurants include Pals matopplevelser, Indigo, and Opticom.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Scandic Vadso?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Is Scandic Vadso located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.1 km away from the centre of Vadso.
Are pets allowed at Scandic Vadso?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Scandic Vadso?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Norwegian.
Are there any historical sites close to Scandic Vadso?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Luftskipsmasta (1.0 km).