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Anker Hotel

This is a 3 star hotel in Oslo
Storgata 55, Oslo, Norway
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In central Oslo, budget friendly, free breakfast, but few in-room amenities
Pros 
  • Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast
  • Many lodgers enjoyed the hotel's proximity to attractions and restaurants
  • Numerous guests were pleased with the hotel's reasonable and affordable rates
  • The hotel's free breakfast was praised for its variety and taste
Cons 
  • Some lodgers reported a lack of in-room amenities and poor Wi-Fi signals
  • A few guests found the parking and bar food to be overpriced
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Editor's Analysis

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Updated on Sep 19, 2013
Overview
Located a 7-minute walk from Oslo's city centre and a 1-minute drive from Highway 4, the Anker Hotel is geared towards business or vacation travellers who require a well-priced and central hotel with meeting/conference space, a free breakfast and easy highway access.

Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a hair dryer, a desk and a telephone. Rooms with a seating area and sofabed are also available, as are wheelchair-accessible rooms.

Hotel amenities include a bar (serving light meals Monday through Saturday), eight meeting rooms, a business centre, laundry facilities and a free breakfast. Parking is available for an additional NOK 230 per day and pets are not permitted.

The Oslo Opera House is about a 6-minute drive away, while Oslo City Shopping Centre is roughly a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The Royal Palace can be found 7 minutes away by car and Oslo Airport (OSL) is a 40-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The Good
The majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's location, rates, breakfast and staff.

Numerous guests were pleased with the hotel's location. They found it close to Oslo Central Station, shopping, restaurants, the botanical gardens, Munch Museum and the Royal Palace. A few patrons did find the surrounding area to be rough, however.

The hotel's rates were praised by many lodgers, who described them as affordable, great, reasonable and cheap. One guest remarked, "Hotels are very expensive in Oslo and this was a very good choice".

Several reviewers enjoyed the hotel's free breakfast, describing it as excellent, varied, filling and tasty, with many hot and cold choices. One patron noted, "Very good selection of warm dishes (eggs, potatoes), cold dishes (meats and cheeses), cereals, yogurts, and juices. One of the best continental style breakfasts we have had in Europe".

The hotel's staff were the source of several guest compliments. They were characterized as friendly, attentive and helpful with directions and recommendations.

The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were some complaints about the rooms and added costs.

Although several guests were pleased with their clean, quiet and comfortable rooms, some lodgers were disappointed with aspects of their accommodations. They reported no in-room coffeemakers, mini-fridges or safes, poor Wi-Fi connections, some housekeeping issues and no blackout blinds for summer nights.

A few reviewers complained of the added costs they incurred during their stay. They found the cost of parking and the bar food to be expensive.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.7 out of 10 from 1,348 reviews.

TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #41 of 85 Oslo hotels with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 547 reviews.

Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.7 out of 5 with an 81% recommendation rate from 140 reviews.

Amenities

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Anker Hotel

  • Fitness Room/Gym
  • Parking
  • Elevator / Lift
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Conference Room(s)
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Hair Dryer
  • TV
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Photocopier
  • Shower
  • En suite
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Toilet
  • Luggage Storage


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