Housed in a historic castle dating back to the 19th century on the banks of the Bandak Lake, our Dalen Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers cosy, elegant accommodations in a charming setting that keeps its original fairytale atmosphere intact. Offering 49 spacious rooms and suites, exclusive spa services and a unique waterfront location in the town of Dalen, the property provides a prime base for business and leisure guests visiting southern Norway. All the guestrooms boast classic decor and furnishing and include modern amenities such as an ensuite marble tiled bathroom with a shower or a bathtub, a king size mattress with top quality bedding, free WiFi access and a cosy sitting area. Some rooms offer lake or mountain views. Blending its original character with the comforts you expect from a boutique hotel, Dalen Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel features services and amenities that will make your stay efficient and relaxing, such as an outdoor sauna surrounded by water and nature, an exclusive onsite restaurant offering French Norwegian cuisine, and several meeting rooms that preserve the hotel s original look. During your stay, you can enjoy a free hearty buffet breakfast, free WiFi access throughout the property, a lounge bar, a 24h reception desk with multilingual staff, and traditional afternoon tea. Dalen Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a 3 hour drive from Oslo and is just a few metres from the bus station and the departure terminal of the Telemarkskanalen cruises.