The Scandic Stavanger Airport is within easy walking distance of the airport terminal. As such, the location is ideal for an early departure or a late arrival. Let's take a look at what the hotel has to offer.
Regular readers will know I am a frequent flyer in Norway. As much I like to take the train, travel between Trondheim and some places in Norway requires air travel. Stavanger is definitely one of those places.
On a recent trip to the city of Stavanger, I chose to stay at the airport hotel as I had an early morning departure.
While the city centre isn't too far from the airport, I didn't want to be waiting for buses and panicking if one was late, or getting to the airport too early and sitting around for ages.
I’ve stayed at Scandic hotels in many parts of Norway before. In fact, there's reviews from Oslo, Drammen, Hamar, Sarpsborg, and Bergen Airport here on Life in Norway. So, how did Scandic Stavanger Airport measure up?
Introducing Scandic Stavanger Airport
Scandic Flesland Airport hotel is just a few minutes walk from the main terminal building. A covered walkway helps protect some of the walk, but not all.
With my business in Stavanger concluded earlier than expected, I chose to head straight to the hotel. It was a pricey stay, so I wanted to make the most of my time.
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I actually arrived before the 4pm check-in and was asked to wait in the spacious foyer. I just began to do some work on my laptop, when the receptionist came over and said that as I was a member of the Scandic Friends program, I could check in now. Result!
If you're staying in any hotels regularly, I always recommend joining up to the loyalty program. Even if you're not on a high level (and I am certainly not with Scandic), it can sometimes make a difference at times like this.
Guest Room
Like many similar locations, this airport hotel is very much geared up for conferences and events with 11 meeting rooms of various sizes. In total, there are 189 guest rooms, including 19 accessible rooms.
My first impression? Typical Scandic: simple, light, comfortable. The beds, while not exactly luxury, are comfortable and set up in the typical Scandinavian twin model, with two seperate duvets.
As you can see from the photograph above, there was enough space for a working desk and a comfortable chair with side table. There's also a TV on the wall opposite the bed, and a wardrobe with plenty of space for clothing for a few nights.
The bathroom was small but well laid-out, with a powerful shower. Soap and body lotion from FACE Stockholm was provided by the wash basin, with shower gel, shampoo and conditioner available in the shower.
Restaurant: Dinner & Breakfast
I rarely eat in hotel restaurants, but things are different in an airport hotel. You're often left without many nearby options.
The Scandic Stavanger Airport features a large restaurant on the floor just above the reception area, which is open for breakfast, and dinner. There's also a lobby bar with drinks available on weekdays.
I tried out the restaurant for dinner. Open 5pm to 10pm, the dinner menu is limited and pricey, but the food was good quality. Expect one meat dish, one fish dish, a hamburger, a sandwich served with fries–that sort of thing.
I enjoyed salmon with rice and greens. While not the best value meal I'll ever have in Norway, it did the job.
The same restaurant is open from breakfast. As an airport hotel, the restaurant opens at 5am with a simpler offering, with more options available from 6.30am onwards.
My visit to the breakfast buffet was right after the opening of the full spread, so I enjoyed it thoroughly! One thing I always like about Scandic breakfasts is the range of cold cuts and smoothies.
Beyond the Airport Hotel
If you find yourself with a few spare hours while staying at this hotel, you're in luck. Thanks to the airport’s coastal location, there are some pleasant walking opportunities nearby.
In around 25 minutes on foot, you can reach Sola Strand, a 2.3km-long sandy beach popular with surfers on windy days, of which there are many on this stretch of coast. In fact, the walk there can often be a windy one.
A few grassy dunes separate the beach from the coastal road, and at the northern end you'll find the historic Sola Strand Hotel, which offers spa treatments and a well-regarded Sunday buffet.
There are also remnants of wartime defences in the area, adding a touch of history to your stroll.
My Verdict
So, how did the Scandic Stavanger Airport stack up? Well, I was able to check-in early, I slept well, and was able to enjoy breakfast before departure, so there’s lots of plus points.
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However, I did pay just over NOK 2,000 for the one-night stay, which is above average for an airport hotel in Norway. That being said, all hotels in Stavanger do tend to be on the pricey side.
If you can get this hotel for a reasonable price, it’s a good option to stay close to Stavanger airport. If it's pricey, at least take a look at other options in the downtown area first.
