Dear Magnus,Thank you for your positive review. We would have liked to have read a few of your inner thoughts following your visit but understand that some guests have little time to add to their review.

Dear Anonymous,Thank you for your review which awarded us a lovely mark.

Dear Dag,Thank you for your review following your 2 night stay over the New Year. We hope that you had a great time and your moderate review was not a reflection of a post New Year hangover.

Dear Lisa,Thank you for your review.You booked a room with 4 single beds which we only had one available on the lower ground floor. You stayed in it for one night and complained the following day after which we moved you to a room with a double bed and 2 single beds on the 3rd floor. Your tears of joy that flowed so readily seems to have evaporated and been replaced by a sharp response that showed no sign of appreciation that we tried to help. Your readiness to offer such a derisory review and publish it today without a word of text is sad. Merry Christmas.

Dear Kjell Harald,Thank you for your review following your stay in December. Your opinion of our standard room is less than flattering but our Head Receptionist tried to offer you an alternative the following day which you refused saying that you had already found a different hotel. The interesting thing is, there was no mention by you of "the embarrassing smell" either that evening nor the day after. That said, we offered to change your room . She also offered you an electric radiator to try to please you. It is a pity that you felt this way but on reflection we hope that the next time that you book a hotel room you choose somewhere that matches your expectations and if not then your complaint is accurate.

Dear Jorgen,Thank you for your nice review which mentioned the "friendly staff".

Dear Trond Olav,Thank you for your review which mentioned the "bad breakfast" following your one night stay. You are on your own with that mister as most guests enjoy our complimentary cooked breakfast that is becoming a rarity these days. Hotels are increasingly charging extra for breakfast.

Dear Heidi,Thank you for your review which said nothing about your thought process. Your one night stay in our family suite was booked the previous week when the hotel was almost full so you ended up paying for accommodation for 4 people in rooms that were not suited for couples and that is where the problem is. We are sorry that you were not happy with us and hope that you have a Merry Christmas.

Dear Marianne,Thank you for your wonderfully positive review.

Dear Anonymous,We are grateful for your comments that mentioned "good stay" and the housekeeping staff and the tight squeeze at breakfast. These days there are many guests especially at weekends who arrive at the same time, usually half an hour before breakfast finishes.

Dear Liina,Thank you for your frank and positive review. It's nice to hear that your room was a "good size" and that you found our breakfast and service was "very good"

Dear Trond,Thank you for your maximum award and nice words. You chose the two most important aspects of running a hotel to highlight. "clean and nice people". If you start with that then usually the other things like security, facilities and value follow on seamlessly.

Dear Olaf,Thank you for your maximum review following your recent visit. We appreciate your response and look forward to your return.

Dear Trygve,Thank you for your positive review.

Dear Vigdis C,Thank you for your review which offered us a good award.

Dear Reidar,Following your review we have decided to try some new items on our breakfast menu. Thank you for your thoughts.

Dear Bjornar,Thank you for your good review.

Dear Tommy,We are grateful for your positive award.

Dear Linda,Thank you for your positive review.

Dear Silje,Thank you for your positive review.

Dear Froya Marie,Thank you for your maximum award following your recent visit. We know that we are old fashioned have no a/c, have sheets and blankets instead of duvets and offer "old fashioned" hospitality so its great to see that we appeal to guests of a sunny disposition.

Dear Karen,Thank you for your positive award.

Dear Anita,Thank you for your positive review.

Dear Mariann,Thank you for your positive review. During the hot weather we had relatively few complaints because most guests knew before they arrived that we do not have a/c but do provide fans and the windows open. Thank you for mentioning the "nice people at the reception".

Dear Kristian,We love the idea that you felt "well taken care of" after visiting us. Thank you for your nice review and good score.

Dear Terje,Thank you for your positive review.

Dear Thea,Thank you for making an effort to be one of the silent majority who like us.

Dear Jonny,Thank you for your comprehensive review which included a forensic examination of our beds. Thank you for mentioning the "pleasant staff" and "good standard breakfast". We look forward to your return for another inspection.

Dear Helge,Although the cupboard is bare the award is super. Thanks for your support.

Dear Liv Sissel,Thank you for being able to see and feel what we are all about. Some guests just don't get it!

Dear Torbjom,Thank you for your review which mentioned we are "tired".We agree we are not at all like the glitzy chain hotels that have non-descript, eurotrash, design features staffed by uniformed mannequins.Our individualistic design has evolved over many years and follow the "if it ain't broke don't fix it " philosophy of ancient times.Your assertion that we serve "ready made food" could not be further from the truth. We cook to order, using fresh ingredients (tomatoes and mushrooms) in our complimentary breakfast. Finally your observation that our girls serving "didn't speak much English" can be said of most of UK hospitality since the Brexit debacle.Once again, thank you for your thoughts.

Dear Svein,Thank you for your review. We are sorry that we did not meet your expectations but the first thing that should be apparent is that our hotel is old. We have been running it since 1962 and we make no excuse for being old fashioned. In fact we maintain that what is lacking these days is "old fashioned hospitality" which is our unique selling point. If you prefer a modern hotel with a/c and a list of extras that are chargeable then book a Premier or Holiday Inn in the suburbs for a similar rate. If purpose built hotels are more your thing why did you book a hotel that is nearly 200 years old?

Dear Erik,You are such a tease! You begin by saying lovely things about us then complain about the breakfast and missing fridge. Fridges tend to hum and our complimentary English breakfast is very well received. Still, we welcome our guest's opinion and thank you for your positive award.

Dear Kari Mette,Thank you for "getting" the Mitre House vibe.

Dear Elin,There are times when its just better to keep quiet and let the review give the message. Thank you

Dear Tonje,Thank you for taking the time to post your favourable assessment following your recent stay.

Dear Jesper,Thank you for your maximum award and for letting others know your satisfaction with us.

Dear Holger,Thank you for your review which, for the casual observer is promising, but like a lovely fresh salad requires a little olive oil and vinegar to stimulate the juices.

Dear Frode,Thank you for your award following your recent visit.

Dear Ruth,"Grandmothers on tour" sounds like Mick Jagger's backing band. We are delighted to be part of the show.

Dear Svein,Thank you for your maximum award which helps erase the bad taste of Yuki's review. You have restored our faith in human nature and we are grateful to you for absorbing the efforts of all our staff and management in running a hotel that offers hospitality and value ahead of comforters and robots.

Dear Elsa,Thank you for your maximum award. It was a pleasure having you stay with us and we are happy that our solution to the extra person upon arrival met with your satisfaction. We hope to see you again and that you had a good trip back to Norway.

Dear Alf,Thank you for not mentioning that we are old fashioned and for endorsing our efforts to offer hospitality. Consequently, our cooked breakfast, teas and coffee, premium WiFi, parking and all taxes are all inclusive in the price of the room.

Dear Ludvig,Thank you for your simple and positive review.

Dear Paul Anthony,Thank you for your positive score and inspirational photos taken on a gorgeous winters day.

Dear Ninni Therese,We are grateful for your favourable assessment following your recent visit.

Dear Pernille,We are delighted to receive another maximum score although somehow it feels like we've met before.

Dear Grete,The great thing about reviews is that it gives guests a chance to lubricate their creative writing skills by giving readers a view other than a moderate mark that leaves everyone underwhelmed!

Dear Henriette,Thank you for your fabulous review. We would be delighted to see you in the future and wish you well over the festive season.

Dear Nina Fredrikke,We are grateful for your review which looks like you were satisfied.