Boutique Hotel Charmante was a perfect choice for my impulsive travel to Bergen, Norway. Normally, I would plan for months to make a trip to Norway from my home in Chicago. Especially so, since my mother's family all came from Norway. Mine was a seven-night stay at the hotel, which became a home base to explore, on foot, Bergen's many charms. The location is a quiet street close to the harbor, museums, shops, bakeries, restaurants, and famous tourist sites. The hotel is French themed from menu to décor to selected music available to its beautifully appointed rooms for dining and guest accommodations. Each course of menu selection is a delightfully new experience in taste, texture, and presentation. Naturally, the wines, desserts, and cheese tray choices are knowledgeably offered to enhance a full dining experience. The king Crab starter was a favorite, a must try, if you are able. Each person on staff that I encountered, from the Hotel Manager to the men and women providing hotel and dining service, showed careful interest in my preferences as well as my personal interests in visiting Bergen. I am truly grateful to them for an exceptionally wonderful week.

Everything was exceptionally good.

- Excellent hotel staff – very welcoming and helpful. They assisted us with all our requests. - The hotel has a beautiful and comfortable design: both the rooms and the lounge areas are very cozy. It’s simply a pleasant place to be. - Delicious à la carte breakfasts (the menu is small but very tasty), and there's also a restaurant where you can enjoy a great dinner.

- The hotel is located in the very center of Bergen. Because of this, it can get a bit noisy outside due to nearby bars, but we were moved to a room facing the courtyard and were able to sleep well with the windows open.

One of the more fun places we stayed in our trip. Very expressive decor!!! I would think some would think it tacky but just thought it was vibrant and certainly not boring. Staff was very cordial and helpful.

One of the more expensive places we stayed and there were the places that we stayed at our better. The shower was a bit of a project to figure but it goes with the period scheme decor. If you have a car I don’t recommend it as there NO where close to park and the street is a bit of a pedestrian ally so dropping off bags was not fun. I had to park at a garage 1/2 a km away.

Amazing location, beautiful hotel. The room was absolutely fabulous. Everything was A+ Would highly recommend

There was low level music playing all night in the room. There was an internal music system and control box which i prehaps should have explored more but I couldn't seem to turn it off. It didn't detract from how amazing the actual hotel was

This hotel is filled with charm and over the top fun. The room was great and access to the lounge was especially convenient, since we arrived on the early train. The staff were all very helpful and accommodating. We were provided a breakfast to go on the morning we left. It was outstanding, as was all the food.

I felt the breakfast was a bit overpriced. We did have some noise from above the nights we were there. I believe that is where the bar is located.

This was our first time staying at the Charmante in Bergen, and we weren’t sure what to expect. From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly welcomed by the staff—everyone was exceptionally helpful and friendly at all times. Our room was spacious, cosy, and very comfortable. The hotel itself is beautifully designed, with a charming French-inspired ambiance. There is also a large separate bar area with a coffee machine, perfect for relaxing and unwinding—an amazing feature. Breakfast was another highlight. We ordered à la carte, and everything was freshly prepared to perfection. The pastries and bread, which are shipped in from Normandy, were a delightful touch. The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Bergen, offering easy access to the city's charming streets, shops, and attractions. It is also very close to the harbour and the historic part of the city. We will definitely return the next time we’re in Bergen!

The interior design is unique and well thought out, making the experience very different. Breakfast was not buffet style but was of high quality and unlimited. Staff were friendly. Location is superb. Very clean - shower was impeccably clean.

The wifi often had issues and sometimes during my stay it was down or if it was operational then I couldn't always connect to it. There is no gym and they do not offer gym passes to a local gym either - many boutique hotels I have stayed at offer this if they don't have a gym. Curtains in the room could do a better job of blocking out the light at night.

Great staff. They are personable, knowledgeable and eager to be helpful. The rooms and the decor of the entire hotel and their associated restaurants are uniquely decorated. Looking at the photos on the internet I wondered if maybe it was over the top but they make it work. The bed was super comfortable, bathroom shower is small but has great water pressure, lighting fixtures are modern, the wifi never failed. The breakfasts are heavy continental, not big American breakfasts, and that’s fine with me. We will be back!

The high tech lighting system includes a low nighttime setting that turned off all the bathroom lights on me about one minute after I jumped into the shower. That was awkward! Fortunately I bring a nightlight when traveling (thanks to an aging bladder…) and that saved me.

Very unique property with a very French theme and lots of interesting artifacts around the property in in the rooms. Extremely friendly staff

No tea/coffee facilities in the room, no room service and taxis cannot come to the front entrance, only to the rear of the property and since the rear door is kept locked you must walk around the building to the front entrance with your luggage.

The hotel is very different from the run-of-the-mill chain-type hotels. Charming and quaint. It has a very cosy & warm decor making one feel cheerful. Location is great and allows access to many important venues and sites you'd be visiting in Bergen.

The breakfast options were very few and did not cater very well to vegetarians. The price was too high for the service and choices given - perhaps because Norway is expensive. Service standards were very mediocre, esp. at the restaurant and front office. Housekeeping staff were excellent!