First time in Merlet because the original hotel was closed. A very high quality hotel, full service and very friendly people. The rooms meet a high standard. Unfortunately I did had not the time to visit the Michelin star rated restaurant, will keep that for the next time.
What an experience we had at this amazing & superbly organized evening, where the Merlet's head-chef 'Jonathan Zandbergen' & 'Thomas Bühner' (the renowned '3 Michelin Star Chef from Germany) served an 8-course dinner, accompanied with several very special appetizers.
First, we were all welcomed in the 'golden room', yes, everything was golden, even the ceiling! Amazing! And the champagne they served ' Ruinart' was absolutely great, good choice to start with also!
The main restaurant looks modern, yet chique, great chairs also. Ever seen a wall covered in 'moss'? No? Well, here you can see it!
The whole evening was one to remember. The attention to detail, the combination of food vs. wine (yes, they even had 'alcohol-free champagne & wine' for the designated drivers) & the difference in flavors... Superb!
Words that come to mind:
- Superb
- Classy
- Exquisite
- Tasty
- High-end
& Great food vs wine combinations by the sommelier!
In short 'Do Visit Merlet at least once.... You'll surely won't regret it'!
The Restaurant Hotel Merlet is a sensation. Gorgeous hotel with friendly, attentive staff and a hands-on owner/manager. The restaurant is unbelievable. We sat outside overlooking the meadow and opted for the 6-course taster menu, although with amuse bouche etc this turned out to be around 13 courses, every one a taste sensation. The smoked eel and Texel lamb were especially superb.They have really earned their Michelin star. Lovely house Chardonnay at a reasonable price and some wonderful late harvest sweet wine from Austria with the delicious dessert. Terrific lunch. Would love to come again.
Excellent hotel in a very good location for cycling tours . Personeel very professional and friendly
First had a standaard room that was not up to standard after complaining we received a new room with upgrade that was perfect . Breakfast was excellent . Skimming pool was too small max for 6 persons .
All in all a very pleasant stay
We stayed in Bergen for a very long weekend which was very enjoyable, but the absolute highlight was our dinner on Sunday night (June 16) at the Michelin Star restaurant of Hotel Merlet. We knew what to expect at Merlet as we have been several times before at the hotel and the restaurant, but even so we were still surprised by everything that we experienced. The four course dinner we choose was accompanied by a variety of surprising amuses and all of the food was to die for. Add to this the impeccable service of the very attentive staff and last but not least, the decor of the beautifully refurbished interior of the restaurant, we can say that our experience this evening was one we will not quickly forget. A great extra that Merlet offers is the personalised menu printed and brought to the table a few minutes after we made our choice of the menu. We will certainly be back this year for dinner and a night or two at the hotel.
