Thon Hotel Asker

The staff are why I’ll stay here again. I have more surgery ahead, and during a vulnerable time I felt safe and looked after. Several people kindly got crushed ice for me. Karl-Atle on the night shift even brought it to my room while I was carrying my coffee, then greeted me in the morning and asked how I was doing. Everyone was so kind and made a real difference. Thank you all. Sorry I didn’t take photos! I stayed an extra night because I wanted to be near the hospital and the staff had been so kind. I’d booked the wrong room type by mistake, and they quickly moved me to the one I needed. I’m especially grateful to Katrine, apologies if I’ve misspelled it, for pulling my unreasonably heavy rolling luggage and being so efficient and thoughtful. She remembered my name, greeted me in the mornings, and asked how I was feeling. She even worked hard to find me a second night when they were fully booked. A real professional and a credit to the hotel. Reception manager Daniel arranged an electric fan when smoke from people outside came through my small, closed window. He also said they’d ask people to smoke farther away. There are benches and ashtrays there, so it wasn’t the smokers’ fault for using that spot. The problem didn’t come back, so we resolved it. I chose the cheapest room, which was basic but clean, with a tiny refrigerator that wasn’t very cold but was extremely useful. The bathroom was clean and the water pressure fairly good. There’s an all-in-one soap in the shower and a dispenser by the sink. The bathroom door was hard to close, and I forgot to tell the staff. They can’t fix it if nobody tells them. There were no coffee facilities in the room, but a coffee machine in the restaurant was available anytime at no extra cost. The bed wasn’t very comfortable for me, though I was only a day post-op, so comfort was difficult anyway. I prefer very soft, squishy beds; this one felt medium to hard and had a thick top mattress over the main one. Most people would probably find it comfortable. I slept as well as I could in my situation. Breakfast was lovely, and I’m usually disappointed by hotel breakfasts. I only wish it went on until lunchtime so I could have had a second plate. I also ate at the restaurant. The menu was limited but nicely put together, and the food was delicious, moderately expensive, and served in a satisfying quantity. I wish I could’ve had wine, but I was taking strong pain medication. Madara, the waitress, was welcoming and friendly. The next day she asked how my recovery was going and wished me well. Parking was disappointing, especially in my condition. It’s a short walk, but still hard for me. I think parking should be included in the stay, since hotels should always have free parking for guests. Being near Oslo is probably why it’s paid. The area is peaceful and close to the water, and I’m sure there are scenic walks. Sandvika and its shopping and entertainment options are a short drive away. There’s a shop and fuel station nearby, but I didn’t explore much in my condition. I asked about cafés and restaurants and was told there weren’t any very close by.