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Funken Lodge

Longyearbyen , Longyearbyen (Show on Map)

8.8

Excellent

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Summary of reviewsThe Funken Lodge is a highly recommended destination with a prime location atop a steep hill offering breathtaking views of the city. The hotel's knowledge of the area allows guests to fully enjoy the stunning surroundings. The breakfast is fantastic with a variety of options and exceptional views. The dinner is a major highlight with amazing and fabulous food offered at the restaurant and bar. The hotel is cozy with comfortable and welcoming rooms, although some reviewers found them small and basic. The hotel has received positive reviews for their cleanliness and the staff is incredibly friendly and goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service. The hotel fosters a cozy and relaxed environment among its staff, making them approachable and kind. Overall, the Funken Lodge boasts a team of staff who are dedicated and passionate about making their guests' stay an unforgettable experience.
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Room Types

Twin Room This room with classic furnishings includes a minibar, work desk, TV and private bathroom.

Single Room Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The single room offers a minibar, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room provides a minibar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room - Disability Access Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious double room provides a minibar, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Junior Suite with Mountain View This suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite offers a minibar, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Suite with Mountain View This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite provides a minibar, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room offers a minibar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Single Room Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The single room offers a minibar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Location

The Funken Lodge boasts a unique location atop a steep hill and offers breathtaking views of the city. While it may be a bit out of town, it's only a pleasant 10-15 minute walk to the city center. Travelers appreciate the hotel's knowledge of the area, allowing them to fully enjoy the stunning surroundings. Whether taking advantage of the convenient airport bus or opting for a quiet location away from the hustle and bustle, the Funken Lodge has a prime beliggenhet (location). While some guests found the room prices a bit steep and the food portions small, the hotel's unbeatable location more than makes up for any shortcomings.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Funken Lodge is fantastic, amazing and rich according to guest reviews. There are some complaints about the lack of fruit and the same food being offered every day, but overall guests enjoy the variety and quality of the breakfast. The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere and exceptional views. Some guests mention that there could be more options and prices listed for items sold at the front desk. There are also mixed reviews about the quality of the bread served at breakfast. However, guests generally find the breakfast to be delicious and good.

Dinner

The dinner at Funken Lodge seems to be a major highlight for guests. Many are raving about the amazing and fabulous food offered at the restaurant with one guest even calling it a super gastronomic experience with a stunning view of the bay. Another guest described their dinner of king crab as fantastic. In addition, the hotel bar serves the best burger some guests have ever had in their lives. However, a few reviewers criticized the limited and repetitive breakfast selection and the pretentious dinner menu at the restaurant and bar with some saying that the food did not live up to reasonable standards. Nonetheless, the hotel and its staff receive high praise with many guests recommending it as an extremely relaxing and highly recommended destination.

Rooms

The Funken Lodge is a beautiful and cozy hotel with comfortable and welcoming rooms. Although some reviewers found the rooms to be small and basic, many still found them clean, comfortable and pretty with spacious beds and modern amenities. Some reviewers did mention issues with heaters, trickiness to operate and broken ones. However, the lounge areas were cozy and the rest of the hotel was modern and well-decorated. Most recommend the hotel and praised the friendly staff, delicious food and great views from some of the rooms.

Cleanliness

Funken Lodge has received positive reviews for their cleanliness. Guests have praised the rooms for being clean and excellently cleaned. However, a few negative comments were mentioned about dirty windows and pillows with unpleasant odors. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the hotel still maintained good hygiene standards by providing cleaning services. A few guests did report that towels were not always replaced by cleaning staff and that reception did not respond to their requests promptly. Overall, travelers have rated the hotel highly for their cleaning standards.

Staff

The Funken Lodge has caught the eye of many guests due to its incredibly friendly and variable staff. The staff has been described as wonderful, lovely and above and beyond when it comes to customer service. With a polite and helpful demeanor, the hotel's personnel goes out of their way to ensure that each guest has an enjoyable stay. The hotel fosters a hyggelig og avslappende miljø (cozy and relaxed environment) among its staff, making them approachable and kind. Guests have commented that the reception staff is especially helpful and friendly. The hotel puts great emphasis on hiring personnel who are professional, customer-oriented and friendly. The reviews also mentioned the fantastic female server who had extensive knowledge of food and wine and made guests' stays even more enjoyable. Overall, the Funken Lodge boasts a team of staff who are dedicated and passionate about making their guests' stay an unforgettable experience.

No, Funken Lodge doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Funken Lodge.

No, Funken Lodge doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Funken Lodge.

Yes, Funken Lodge has a gym.

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