Scandic Lillehammer Hotel

We have had a lovely Romjul time in Scandic Lillehammer Hotel. The weather was good, we went for skiing, enjoyed swimming pool in the morning and nice restaurants in Lillehammer center in the evening. We also did enjoy all these coffee time snacks available in the lobby of the hotel as well as delicious and abundant breakfasts. Reception's employees always smiling, always helpful. The hotel was very spacious and there was always some nice, cozy place available to have a coffee or drink with friends we spend this time with in Lillehammer. I also need to mention very spacious and free parking area by the hotel available for our car we came by.

I was traveling with a four year old, so from that perspective I can say the following: By the reception there’s a playroom for 0-4 year olds (with two comfy chairs for the adults!) which was highly appreciated. There was also an activity room a few floors down for older kids (ping pong table etc). The indoor pool was great! The spa had a quiet section that was separate from the pool, I really liked this as it made me comfortable bringing my kid to the pool without being a nuisance to others. Great breakfast for both kids and adults! The restaurant also had a decent kids menu for dinner. Great outdoor area to let your kids run around (also with mini golf). Really nice and helpful staff.

We did like the hotel. It was spacious and full of guests but quite quiet while in our room. One was on a kind of hotel's outskirts but we didn't mind it. We had some extra walk each day going to and from breakfast :) We also enjoyed New Year Eve with some extra live music played on the scene and hotel fireworks at midnight. We haven't joined a special dinner organized by hotel but for interested it was available for additional fee. We had a great time though!

Breakfast was amazing! They also changed the hours for Saturday breakfast (making it available super early!) to accommodate big army of skiers participating in Birkebainerrennet ski race. Big kudos for that! Staff was very welcoming and responsive. Facilities were great. The SPA was awesome! I will return.

Everything was great, really. The building was old and very interesting, but updated with lots of places to sit and talk. The location just couldn't be any better. We were walking distance from the ski jump facility AND the Olympic museum AND downtown for shopping and restaurants.