Quality Hotel™ Grand Royal

We were travelling on the Arctic train from Narvik to Stockholm. The hotel is very close so really convenient. Went for a walk up the hill behind (not all the way to the top!) and a walk down to the waterfront the next day before we caught the train. We were originally given a room in the un-renovated section of the hotel....avoid if possible! As it happened the electricity to our room wasn't working so we were graded. definitely worth it...almost like two different hotels! Ask to stay in the renovated/newer section even if it costs a little more. It's OK if you are on a very tight budget. My room rating is for the room we were upgraded to...if we had stayed in the original it would be a 2 at best. Definitely head up to the rooftop bar when it opens. Great views and excellent service. The breakfast was also one of the better spreads we have had in a few trips to Norway. Recommended!

One night stay - nice bar - with great food. Excellent breakfast - very central only 10 mins walk from railway station. Nice rooms. We wanted the rod top restaurant but it was fully booked so if you want to eat here book ahead! Easy access to town centre museum etc

Very kind and friendly staff, we were upgraded free of charge to a new very nice part of the hotel with lovely room. We didn't like room sound isolation because you hear sounds from the hallway slapping the door etc, then curtains weren't able to completely stop sunlight entering the room during night in June so we had some sleeping problems and it was a bit too warm in a room with too thick and warm covers. Otherwise it is great hotel to recommend!

I no longer recall what led me to choose this particular hotel, but I am glad I did. Having underestimated the distance of the airport, Evesnes/ Harstad, to Narvik (58km), and facing a threat of snow, I was a little concerned about my possible hotel choice. My first reassurance was when my daughter told me that the bus actually stopped at the hotel. And then standing there looking at the front I felt better. Entering a conventional lobby we were immediately greeted by a pleaseant young woman, who swiftly and efficiently registered us. She gave us clear directions to our rooms and briefed us on the general facilities available. We unpacked and settled in to pleasant comfortable rooms, then made our way to the restaurant and had enjoyable evening meals. Breakfast, the following morning, was equally good, buffet style but with a good selection of both hot and cold dishes. The hotel is pretty much in the centre of town and we were able to stroll to the nearby attractions with the hotel roviding a useful base. Staff were at all times pleasant, friendly and helpful; everyone seems to speak English to a good level,

Looking at previous reviews, it seems this hotel has been undergoing renovation for at least seven years - and is far from finished. Notre Dame and Windsor Castle were restored after catastrophic fires in less time. The reception area is currently a building site, and doesn't look particularly safe. There are renovated or un-refurbished rooms (you pay a premium for the modernised ones) and both are acceptable if basic. Location is convenient for anything in Narvik. Breakfast buffet is very good with a wide choice and excellent quality. All staff are friendly, but not all are particularly useful.