What surprised me most was that, out of all the Nordic countries we visited, this was the only destination where we booked a three-star hotel, yet it ended up being the most expensive accommodation of the entire trip.
Was the service fundamentally poor? Not necessarily. However, there was very little that stood out as particularly memorable or impressive. The breakfast was perfectly adequate, and while the check-in process was not problematic, it felt somewhat underwhelming due to the lack of warmth and hospitality from some of the staff.
The location itself was certainly convenient, which is one aspect I appreciated. However, if I had to summarize the experience in a single sentence, I would describe it as a “three-star hotel experience at a four-star hotel price.”
To be fair, one member of the staff was genuinely kind and helpful, and I do believe that deserves recognition. Unfortunately, that positive interaction was not enough to significantly change my overall impression of the stay.