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First Hotel Marin In the heart of Bergen, this first-class seven-story
hotel is one of Bergen's most modern and streamlined hotels in a brown-brick
building lying on a steep hillside. Designed with a maritime theme, the bed-
rooms are moderate to spacious in size, and each is handsomely furnished in
functional, stylish Nordic modern, with immaculately kept tiled bathrooms
equipped with tub/shower combinations. The finest units are in front, over-
looking the harbor.
Rosenkrantzgaten 8, N-5003 Bergen. & 53-05-15-00. Fax [phone]. www.firsthotels.com. 151 units.
990NOK-1,399NOK ($141-$199) double; 1,698NOK-2,799NOK ($241-$397) suite. AE, DC, MC, V. Bus: 1, 5,
or 9. Amenities: 2 restaurants; bar; fitness center; sauna; Turkish bath; limited room service; laundry serv-
ice/dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms. In room: TV, minibar, hair dryer.
Radisson SAS Hotel Norge In the city center, near Torgalmenningen,
the Norge has been a Bergen tradition since 1885; it continues to be a favorite
of local celebrities. The hotel, built in 1962, has been subjected to frequent ren-
ovations over the years to keep it up-to-date. Rooms are better than ever after
these regular refurbishments, with double-glazed windows, bedside controls,
and ample bathrooms with showers and in some cases with bathtubs big enough
for two. Ninth-floor units open onto private balconies overlooking the flower-
ringed borders of a nearby park. The hotel's best service and the best cuisine,
both Norwegian and international, are in the Grillen. There's also an on-site
piano bar, the American Bar, and an English-inspired pub, the Ole Bull Restau-
rant. The Night Spot, in the cellar, is a leading nightlife venue.
Nedre Ole Bulls Plass 4, N-5807 Bergen. & 800/333-3333 in the U.S., or 55-57-30-00. Fax [phone].
www.radissonsas.com. 345 units. 1,845NOK-1,945NOK ($262-$276) double; 2,500NOK-4,000NOK
($355-$568) suite. Rates include breakfast. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, MC, V. Park-
ing 165NOK ($23); reserve with room. Bus: 2, 3, or 4. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; heated indoor pool; fitness
center; sauna; limited room service; babysitting; laundry service/dry cleaning; rooms for those w/limited
mobility. In room: TV, minibar, hair dryer, trouser press.
Radisson SAS Royal Hotel Opened in 1982, this hotel was built on the
fire-ravaged site of old warehouses that had stood here since 1170. It's contem-
porary, with the finest services and amenities in Bergen. The guest rooms are
beautifully maintained, with lithographs and comfortable, upholstered furni-
ture. Newly renovated guest rooms are exceedingly comfortable. Although the
bathrooms are small, they have tub/shower combinations and phones. The hotel
has a nightclub, Engelen, and a pub, Madame Felle, named after a lusty matron

Saving Money on Your Room Tips

To save money on hotels, you can purchase a Bergen Package that
includes not only your room but also a full breakfast and the Bergen
Card (see “Getting Around,” above). Depending on the hotel, the cost
of the package ranges from 475NOK to 565NOK ($67-$80) per person
based on double occupancy. Kids under the age of 16 sleeping in an
extra bed in their parents' room are charged 50NOK ($7.10) nightly. The
package is available on weekends all year or every day from May 20 to
August 31. You can order this package from any travel agency or at the
Tourist Information Office in Bergen. For more details, call & 55-55-
20-00.