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Dalen Hotel, dog-friendly hotel in Oslo / Southern Norway
Daisy CuratedResearched & Verified4 Star · Norway
Oslo / Southern Norway, Norway

Dalen Hotel

Fairytale 1894 wooden castle on the Telemark Canal, dogs in select rooms

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This hotel is part of the Daisy Curated Collection. Its information has been researched and verified, but Daisy has not yet personally stayed here. When she does, this page will be upgraded to a full Daisy Verified inspection.

Daisy's Assessment
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A landmark dragon-style timber hotel from 1894 at the head of the Telemark Canal by Lake Bandak, with 49 restored period rooms and the award-winning fine-dining Restaurant Bandak. It suits travellers wanting a historic, scenic getaway with boat trips and canal walks. Dogs and cats are allowed in certain rooms by prior arrangement.

What we've verified

Pet fee NOK 625
Weight limit none
4.7 from 1,332 reviews
Garden / terrace access
Why it's in the collection

The Telemark Canal towpath, the Lake Bandak shoreline and the Rui heritage staircase trail are right outside the door.

Best suited for

Pets allowed in certain rooms only and must be arranged with the hotel in advance.

The open question

How the welcome translates in person, at dinner and around the hotel. That's what a Daisy stay will confirm.

Pet pricing

NOK 625, Per accommodation per stay plus a one-time cleaning fee of NOK 300

Verified Experience Snapshot

What we've confirmed, at a glance.

Pet fee
NOK 625
Weight limit
None
Max dogs
Unknown
Restaurant
No
Bar
To verify
Breakfast
To verify
Beach
To verify
Pool
To verify
Garden / terrace
Yes
Spa / wellness
To verify
Lobby
To verify
Hotel photography

The property.

Where dogs can go

Verified with the hotel, honestly marked.

RestaurantNo
BarTo verify
Breakfast buffetTo verify
LobbyTo verify
Spa / wellnessTo verify
Main poolTo verify
Garden / terraceYes
BeachTo verify
Unattended in roomTo verify

Food and drink from outside allowed only in rooms, not public areas; a smart-attire dress code applies in the evening.

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Practical details

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Pet policy & fees+

Pet fee: NOK 625, Per accommodation per stay plus a one-time cleaning fee of NOK 300

Weight limit: none stated. Maximum dogs: Unknown.

Pets allowed in certain rooms only and must be arranged with the hotel in advance.

In-room amenities+

None published

Contact+

Address: Hotellvegen 33, 3880 Dalen, Norway

Phone: +47 35 07 90 00

Website: dalenhotel.no · Google 4.7 from 1,332 reviews

Compare

How it measures up.

Against two other stays in Oslo / Southern Norway, on the things that actually decide a trip.

Dalen HotelOslo / Southern NorwayAmerikalinjenOslo / Southern NorwayBest Western Plus Gyldenlove HotellOslo / Southern Norway
Dogs at breakfastunknownunknownunknown
Dogs at dinnerNounknownunknown
Barunknownunknownunknown
Beach accessunknownNoNo
Pool for dogsunknownunknownunknown
Garden / terraceunknownunknown
Pet feeNOK 625NOK 400NOK 100
Stars4 Star4 Star4 Star
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