We went to the Rica restaurant primarily as somewhere different to eat. We were not disappointed.. The restaurant is quite intimate. Very pleasing on the eye and the food was excellent. Although the usual Norwegian prices make it expensive. But for a one off it was well worth it. probably the best meal i have ever had in a Norway... More

The entrance of the hotel is warm and welcoming you on arrival. Same for the staff at the front desk. The rooms are all well looked after, although some need an upgrade, which is slowly progressing throughout the hotel. It is worth staying for dinner at this hotel. The meals are cooked with care and well presented and taste really... More

Stayed here for a few nights on business in the area. The rooms had recently been refurbished and were good and clean. The breakfast was amazing offering everything you could possibly want. Staff on the bar were particularly helpful and cheerful.

The Rica Hammerfest is a good place to stay when you're in the North, although the area has far more interesting places to stay at than Hammerfest. We had a standard room in this hotel, which was well decorated and had a great view on the arctic. The room was not entirely clean, however, with dust with hand imprints on... More

Stayed one night in connection with work. The hotel seemed like an average, slightly boring Norwegian hotel. But the restaurant was a pleasant surprise. Had the boknafisk. The fish was excellent and the portion was huge. The breakfast also was very good (my colleague told me). Rooms were spotless and staff were nice.

This hotel impressed us for several reasons. Firstly all the staff were welcoming and very helpful, one receptionist taking a lot of trouble to sort out a room for us for an extra night when they were fully booked. Secondly our room, which was a deluxe room, was very spacious, extremely comfortable and attractively furnished. The bed was especially comfortable... More

Good hotel. Clean and efficient for business. But lack of personallity. Restaurant below average. Breakfast excellent. Free access to internet is a plus. Very busy during summer season.

We didn't stay overnight here, so can't rate the rooms, but the hotel ambience, staff and breakfast were first class. We flew up to Hammerfest in the early morning, and took the lunchtime Hurtigruten back to Tromso, after Hammerfest Tourist Info told us we could walk into the Rica and buy breakfast (£14 / $22). Even though we were carrying... More

It is as "Tony Travels" says about the only game in town and personally I don't think that it is a very good one. The rooms are tiny with wafer thin walls, they are in the process if not nearly finished, kitting it out with new lavatories in all the rooms so it is a little improved. Staff are fine,... More