Very nice hotel in central Oslo. The room was bigger than average for European standards. The…read morebreakfast was huge and had a lot of choices. It sure gets busy though. It's within easy walking distance to many sights and a quick walk to the waterfront. I'd highly recommend a stay here!

Very good hotel, and not that expensive either. We booked a queen room which was sufficient since…read moreit was just myself and my husband staying in the room. The room was a bit larger than European standards, which is great since we had two large suitcases. The hotel is also in a very good location; all the major train, bus and tram stations are within walking distance. If you're staying in Oslo as a tourist I highly recommend the Oslo pass since it covers transportation within zones 1 & 2 as well as the entrance fees to most major museums.

The good first: Comfortable bed, room is updated, there is a small fridge…read more The surprising: Tiny room, really hard to even walk around. No table or storage at all to put your stuff. The bathroom has a tiny shelf, hard to even put toothpaste and razor. There is no tissue box. The bathroom is small and the whole thing gets wet and there is just one hand and one bath towel. The TV has 12 channels (not even CNN or BBC). The comforter is small, your legs will poke out. You have to go to room 301 to iron your clothes. The Clarion is a chic looking hotel, missing all the little things that make for a comfortable stay.

This past week I stayed at the Hotel Folketeateret again (my third stay) and already at the…read morecheck-in, I was looking forward to the next morning: breakfast at the adjoining restaurant Grilleriet...but more on that later. The Hotel Folketeateret is located only a few minutes from the Central Station, where most people arrive when they come from the airport. The entrance is located within a mini-mall where you can find all sorts of restaurants, delicatessen stores, hairdressers etc. Upon entering the hotel, I always feel right at home, as it is cozy and warm in a typical Scandinavian fashion. Plus, the receptionists here are always very friendly and on top of that super-efficient; I've never waited longer than a minute to check in or check out. The hotel rooms that I've stayed in are not luxurious, but they are comfortable and they offer all the conveniences that a business traveller might look for: master switches for the light by the bed, plenty of sockets by the bed, free and fast wifi etc. As I mentioned before, the breakfast for me is the highlight here and I really urge you to get up early and take full advantage of it. The buffet is so big with so many yummy choices that I usually end up not needing to eat until the evening...seriously, I stuff myself with hearty rye bread, eggs, sausages, smoothies and other goodies. Another nice amenity here at the hotel is that in addition to the free breakfast, they also have free coffee in the lobby and they also offer a free light dinner...now this is what I call convenient!

The Thief is the best hotel in Oslo, with the best people (Thank you Juliane!)…read more I visited Norway and Finland this winter for a Northern Lights tour. Before we headed far north, we stayed a few nights at The Thief in Oslo. Our experience here was so amazing it almost beat out the northern lights! the property is stylish and artsy, our room was GORGEOUS with stunning views, every detail was perfect. The staff was friendly and attentive, from the bartenders to the dining staff. But Juliane, the hospitality manager, really stands out! She was so kind, warm, and sweet. Not only did she give us a guide to the beautiful city, but she also managed to get us a last-minute reservation at an excellent restaurant nearby that originally had no availability. I've stayed in hotels around the world... Do not miss the Thief, it's one of the best stays ever. Thank you so much to Juliane and the rest of the amazing staff here! I can't wait to come back!

Had a great stay at the Thief Hotel, great location, close to restaurants and the harbor, they had…read morea great breakfast buffet, fresh orange juice & smoked salmon Benedict for Breakfast mmm If I visit Oslo again I will definitely stay here again!

We had a brief but lovely stay here before heading to our next location - super conveniently…read morelocated, easy for sightseeing, shopping (necessary when the airline loses your luggage as it turns out) and train departures. The breakfast was one of the better spreads we experienced in Norway during our 9 day trip. Lots of clean fluffy towels, great water pressure, nice hotel robes (I am a basic B!). Windows opened, thankfully, as they were having a heat wave and there is no A/C here so that was not ideal but at least they provided a fan which did help a bit.

We stayed for two nights in July at this bustling boutique hotel across from the central train…read morestation. The location couldn't have been better and we had only a short walk for our onward exploration in Norway. It was also close to the MUNCH museum as well as the opera house and very central for using the public transport to get around Oslo. The hotel itself is very up to date and our suite had all the expected amenities from power access to big modern bathroom. One complaint and I've seen this elsewhere in Europe, is your inability to control the temperature in your room. If you want it cooler you have to make a request to the front desk. Our room on the 6th floor was fairly large (by European standards) and was comfortable with a nice view to the train station. Our rate included the lavish breakfast buffet with loads of choices as well as a few made to order items like eggs Benedict and something I've never seen in Europe-bagels! A lovely stay except for the warm and stuffy room. Oddly they keep the hallways and other public spaces cooler. Be sure also to check out the fantastic hip cocktail bar-pier 42-in the lobby. Recommended

I stayed at the Comfort Hotel Xpress Central Station in Oslo and thought it was a really solid…read morechoice. The location honestly can't be beat since it's right across from the central station, which makes getting around Oslo (and even to the airport) super easy. You're also within walking distance of the Opera House, Karl Johans gate, and lots of restaurants and shops. The hotel itself is clean, modern, and straightforward. Check-in is done at self-service kiosks, which was quick and painless, and the staff I interacted with were friendly and helpful. My room was on the smaller side, but it was well designed with good storage, a comfortable bed, and a nice shower. Wi-Fi worked perfectly too. A couple of things to keep in mind: this isn't a full-service hotel. There's no daily housekeeping unless you ask, and there's no restaurant on site, just a breakfast bag you can buy or snacks at the "barception." If you want more variety, there are great bakeries and cafés right outside. Also, if you're sensitive to noise, ask for a courtyard-facing room since the station area can be lively at night. Overall, I'd say this place is perfect if you want a clean, affordable, and super central base in Oslo without paying for extras you might not need. I'd definitely stay here again.

Easy self check-in kiosk and you can make your own key and let yourself into the room. No waiting…read morein line to talk to a receptionist. Oddly enough, the barista/bartender apparently serves as the hotel receptionist too, but you might not always spot the person there. We took the elevator to the 7th floor and entered the room. We had a little difficulty finding how to turn on the lights. We had to put the key card that we just made into a panel on the wall and push down hard so that it was seated properly. Once in, the wall switches and lamps worked. Bathroom/shower is one big room. No curtain, but it was easy to contain the water in the corner and not get it everywhere. The balcony is awesome. the view directly across is a parking garage, but the balcony itself is nice wood plank with evergreens in planters and cute modern chairs. I enjoyed hanging out on our rooftop patio and cleaning up before catching the midnight train to Bergen. This place was so close to the train station too. We were able to walk there with our suitcases in tow with ease. I would certainly recommend this place for the high tech, independent traveler that just needs a clean, simple place to crash for a few hours before heading back out for more adventures.

I just returned from three days at Thon Hotel Panorama. I had a room on one of the upper floors and…read morethe view was great. I think most if not all rooms are small studios with kitchenettes. Taking the prices into consideration it can save some $$$ if you cook in your room. The rooms also have a balcony for the smokers and to enjoy the sunset with a view. The staff was great and very attentive and I got caught up chatting with the guy at the reception for 30 minutes when I wanted to check out and leave. Great folks. If you are there in winter and like the outdoors and would like to do what the locals do take T1 to Frognerseteren where you can rent a slay and do some sledding. During the weekends half Oslo is up there. During the week it's quieter. You can also do cross country skiing there or just go for a wander. It's great and you have a nice view over the Oslofjord!

This place is fantastic. The rooms are so nice. For instance, the standard double has a balcony, a…read morekitchen / living room with TV and a "bedroom" nook with yet another TV. Heated floors in the bathroom. Only drag was no bathtub but oh well. Everything is in excellent condition and well designed. The breakfast was seriously amazing. My coworker and I each had 3 rounds. Not crap quality buffet at all, and a very nice breakfast room to boot. The wifi worked perfectly the whole time I was there. It's close to downtown but a bit out of the main madness and close to the water. It won the best of TripAdvisor in 2012 and I can see why. Am I allowed to say that here? =oP I would definitely recommend staying here!

Howdy! The hotel is in a perfect spot. Close to the Oslo central station and the neighborhood is…read moregreat to walk in and there are great foodie drinkie options too. Really enjoyed my time here and the brekkie as well as the food at the Top was fabulous. This is a perfect hotel and the staff was just great at every turn! Thanks for a great stay. I wanted to say thank the team for a wonderful welcome and to also shout out a couple of team members for really taking care of my colleagues and I on our arrival. We came in without our luggage bags it was delayed arriving. Even tho it was early in the day, Natasa took our names and offers to get us rooms just as fast as possible. We went upstairs for brekkie and while we were up there she came up to let my colleagues know she had a room ready for them! When they mentioned I was waiting too, she invited us to the desk and she and her teammate, Thea, worked to get us all settled quite nicely and early too! Such fabulous customer service and attention! I think this is remarkable customer attention, especially these days when it is so hard to find. Thank you to the team for helping us get our week here started in such great fashion. If you have a chance, please shout them out and let them know their help was awesome and greatly appreciated.

First of all, this is a very new and extremely well designed five-star hotel. Everything about this…read morehotel screams elegance and greatness. If there are any flaws in that designation they mostly come from their staff. I will get to that in a moment. The rooms here are very nice. Not super spacious, but very well designed and functional. The bathrooms are probably the high-point of each of these rooms. They are very nicely designed and offer a deep bathtub, a great shower, and a very nice sink and towel hanging set up. My personal recommendation for staying at this hotel is to stay on one of the higher floors, with a very nice view of the sea off in the distance. This just gives you an overall great feeling when looking outside and a deeper understanding about the landscape of Oslo. In terms of location, this hotel is located central to the inner city. From this, not only do you have easy access to trains and other forms of mass transit, but walking from place to place is also very easy, which is the way I prefer to transverse the city. Meaning, you can easily walk to most of the main attractions with little effort. Those are the pros, here are the cons. Whomever designed the bathtub/shower faucet system was obviously going for some high-tech apparatus. The problem is, it is one of those things that looks very visually appealing but in terms of functionality, it becomes very-very complicated. Normally, you would just turn the hot water or the cold water on and you'd be all set. In the situation, however, it's really a mess. You really have to figure it out. Something so simple, becomes so complicated. So much so, that at one point, apparently one of the housekeeping staff turned my cold water so far off that it had to be turned twenty times just to be able to bring down the hot water to an acceptable level. So, do I love high-tech design? Sure. But, in terms of functionalit, it just really doesn't work. The other problem I have, and this is one of my big pet-peeves whenever I stay at five-star establishments. This pet-peeve involves the time they get a guest's room cleaned. For example, on one of the days I stayed here I came back to the hotel from a long outing and my room was still not cleaned by 4:00 PM. I left the hotel at 8:00 AM. Meaning, they had a lot of time to do the room, but I came back, and as it was not done, I had to go back out for a time after calling the desk and reporting the situation. As we all understand, when you're traveling you like to come back to your room and relax in the afternoon before your evening outings. But, I was not allowed to do this. I really think they need to take a look at their housekeeping staff, the way they function, and the way they organize the room cleaning schedule, because this is just not an ideal way to treat their guests. Especially, when you're a Radisson Premier Member like myself. The other problem I had with this hotel is that I always plan for a car to take me to the airport the day before I am to fly away. I went to the front desk and spoke to one of their people and she told me there was absolutely no reason to plan for a car as there's always taxis out in front. Okay, I believed her. The next morning I go down to check out and the very nice receptionist, named Kimberly, clearly explained to me that it would cost us three times the amount of money to just grab a taxi out in front as opposed to having booked a car. I told her I tried to do just that and one of her associates told me there was no need. She just shook her head. Thankfully, she was very kind and called us a taxi from the car service, which arrived in about five minutes. So, we got the establish price to take us to the airport. Overall, I don't believe there's a better hotel to stay out in Oslo. You just have to be prepared for some of the the less than ideal situations presented at this hotel, which I've explained. Overall, great hotel.

This is my 500th Yelp Review! A memorable and exemplary stay at The Grand Hotel is deserving of my…read more500th Yelp review! A little history: The Grand Hotel was opened in 1874 by Julius Fritzner. It has a rich history, hosting international guests, celebrities, and even Nobel Peace Prize winners. Location: Grand Hotel is located in the city center of Oslo, Norway. You are literally within walking distance of many great attractions, restaurants, and shopping just outside its front entrance! Walk over or take a short ride to visit major attractions like the Royal Palace, Parliament, and Aker Brygge. It was a bit chilly when we visited in late May, however, with the brisk walking and a warm jacket we kept ourselves warm and comfortable. Accommodations: The hotel interior is stunning and exquisite in its design and decor. The rooms are suite sized and luxurious for your stay. Restaurants we dined in: During our stay, we were fortunate to experience dinner at the iconic Palmen restaurant. Entering the restaurant, your eyes are drawn to the most beautiful chandelier (see picture). The luxurious decor and expansive dining room sets the ambience for the culinary experience we were about to enjoy. The Palmen Restaurant is a renowned restaurant. The restaurant's innovative and dedicated Chefs have created an exquisite continental menu with a Nordic twist. We all enjoyed our dinner here. The service was 5 stars throughout our dinner service for 40! Attentive to everyone's needs and wants. The second location is the Grand Café: A historic cafe serving a rich breakfast buffet in beautiful surroundings. A little history: In 1874 Grand Café opened its doors. Back then, Oslo was called Kristiania. This is where it all started. Location: The Grand Café is located on the ground floor of the hotel. The new Grand Café is open and welcoming to it's guests. The kitchen is open with access to the chefs who prepare food with ingredients mainly from the Nordic countries, and with inspiration from other parts of the world. The decorative ceilings of Lars Backer have been unveiled and recreated, the original Thonet chairs have been renovated and the three famous Krohg paintings have been preserved. (Information is from its website). The fresh local fruits, Nordic cuisine, fresh local breads and so much more is a Foodie breakfast experience that I highly recommend when visiting Oslo. Do not miss your once in a lifetime opportunity to taste a 5 star culinary experience of local and international cuisine! The best way to see the food offerings is via the pictures posted for the restaurant! There is so much more that The Grand Hotel has to offer you! Check out its website for more details. Stay here if you can during your visit to Oslo, Norway. The Grand Hotel Oslo is a 5-star establishment I could not include all the food pictures in this review! You will need to look through the Yelp pictures to see all the pictures I posted. https://grand.no/en/content/unique-location-in-oslo

What a grand hotel! My stay was better than I could imagine! The room is large and spacious and the…read morebest is the most comfortable bed I've slept on! The water pressure is excellent and all the storage to hang and fold clothes. The do need better hairdryers as they're old and not very powerful. The hotel is just so beautiful with an awesome rooftop and lobby bar (both have the same menu). We paid extra for the breakfast, and it was pretty solid- meats and cheeses, eggs, bacon, sausage, lox, fruit, yogurt, cereal, pastries- you name it! Overall a wonderful hotel in a perfect location! We would definitely come back!

We stayed here for couple of night and it was fantastic from the moment we checked in and to the…read moremoment we checked out. The staff are friendly, kind, and very helpful. We got in abit early but they're very accommodated and we got the room fast. The hotel is nice, clean and elegant. The room is small but comfy and cozy. The beds are very warm and fluffy. The breakfast is just amazing, this is our first time trying the Nordic style, of course there is option of western breakfast since it a buffet style. The breakfast room is overlooking the street that has the opera house, trams run by and that was just picturesque . Our stay was great and memorable. The hotel is perfectly located right in the center of all the attractions and walking distance to the museums, castle, palace, shopping centers, train stations, parks, etc. just a perfect stay with great hospitality l.

We have so enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Continental, Oslo. Hands down the friendliest staff,…read moreparticularly Nathaniel who has been so accommodating during our stay. The rooms are spacious and well appointed. We particularly enjoyed our spacious bathroom to which we will likely emulate in our New York home. Both restaurants were simply decadent. Breakfast which was included was excellent. Perfectly located. This hotel has made my our trip to Oslo very memorable. Will definitely make this a regular stop in our future travels.

RIGHT BY MATHALLEN I've stayed at a few Scandic hotels in…read moreOslo and the Vulcan is the closest to various restaurants and food sources. Definitely the place to stay if you a foodie. The hotel room itself seemed pretty mediocre, since it doesn't have the basic amenities like some of the other Scandic hotels, such as water cooker and mini fridge. Also, the hair dryer wasn't working and there were cracks on the glass cups in the bathroom. I really think these small details make a huge difference. I'm giving it a four because breakfast buffets at Scandic hotels usually never fail. I enjoyed their selection of fish, meat, veggies, fruits, juices, yogurts and warm drinks. Maybe it's the holiday season, so the seating arrangements/decorations were also very "koselig." Overall I had a good experience, and would come back again.

We chose this hotel over the others in Oslo, because they offered temporary free parking at the…read moretime. Ordinary price is NOK 240 per day!!!! The hotel is super modern. Really classy for being Scandic! If you often stay at Scandic, you will be surprised! Same wooden floor which usually makes the rooms sensitive to noise/sound but we had no problems with that here. We did not hear the neighbors take a shower, which is often the case at other Scandics. Also, being Scandic they use container soap and shampoo which is good for the environment. Bring your own conditioner, you will need it! What i do not like about Scandic is that you never get a bathroom floor towel! This place has a bin in toilet, though. The room has flat screen TV with 20 channels. Firm beds. Ok temp in the room. Safety box but no mini bar. We got a corner room facing street and work site, which at first was a disappointment, but we realized that it is the best side. Rooms facing the market hall and restaurants has to deal with late night activities. it was pretty noisy during the weekend and warm summer nights. The construction site may be ugly, but still quiet at night. Also there are rooms facing opposite hotel wall, which didn't seem to be very nice either. There are a few rooms that has balcony or similar to it and some at bottom floor that has a nice patio. Also at the shared patio there were at least two rooms you could see right into. Try to avoid to get these rooms on bottom floor! But what I like the most, is the location! Forget the hotels in the middle of the city with just a few minutes to the hustle! This one is located in a super cool neighborhood. And in the middle of a new trendy area with bars and restaurants just 30 seconds away! We regret that we didn't have time to explore them more, since we had already made reservations at other places beforehand. It is located just 5 minutes from another super cool neighborhood, Grünerlökka. A lot of hipsters. Those familiar to Stockholm and Gothenburg, can compare to Söder and Andra Långgatan. Breakfast as any Scandic breakfasts. Try not to come the last 30 minutes as it is less to choose from, which I totally respect. But when asked, they did come out with fresh servings! I will definitely stay here every time I come to Oslo (loyalty member)! It has the best location out of them all! For sure! And still only 15 minutes by foot to Karl Johan or whatever. Accepts AMEX.