What is the history of the property? The hotel is in the old buildings on a farm yard, age ranging from 1650 to 1980. The property have a very long history and there have been found artifacts over 3000 years old just next to the buildings. The yard was transformed into a restaurant and a hotel in 2011.
The current owners have a history on the farm back to 1778 and they are the 9th generation farmers - now hoteliers on the farm.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built? 1650 to 1980 modest West Norwegian farm style
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings? The property is mainly surrounded by fields and neighbouring farms in the same style
Has restoration work taken place? Yes, 2005 to 2011
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building? The restaurant building / barn has a construction endemic to Voss and is a mix of stave construction and timber log construction. No iron nails have been used.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status? The property is part of "De Historiske Hotell og Spisesteder" in Norway.
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Farmhouse
Barn, tool shed
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify? Calm and ambience, the feeling of coming back home after a journey
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Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken
Arrival
Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival? No
Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals? No
Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out? No
Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically? No
Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby? No
Cleaning
Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out? Yes, for 5 hours.
Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay? Yes
Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals? No
Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment? Yes
Do you sanitize the common areas? No
Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival? No
Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use? No
Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards? Yes
Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms? Yes
Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol? Yes
Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus? Yes
Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces? No
Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles? Yes
Limitations
Are elevator rides limited? There are no elevators
Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing? Yes
Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned? No
Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity? No
Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only? No
Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms? No
Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals? No
Accessories
Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff? Yes
Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests? No
Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room? No
Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel? Yes
Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room? No
Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols? No
Do you use physical distancing markers? No
Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms? No
Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)? No
If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented? Yes
Are rugs removed from guest rooms? Yes
Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens? No
Are air purification and sanitization devices installed? No
Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines? Yes
Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility? No
Food & Beverage Service
Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests? No
Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast? Yes
Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining? No
Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures? Yes
Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis? No
Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines? Yes
Are there dedicated isolation zones on property? No
Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)? Yes Details: They are isolated on their rooms and the health authorities are alarmed
Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call? No
Has the hotel closed during the pandemic? Yes Reopening Date: 05/01/2020
Additional Information: Our current mesures against Covid-19 are related to the current situation in Norway with very low risk if any. If the authorities open for international travelers our mesures may change according to a new risk assessment.
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