OverviewOffering no on-site recreational facilities, this property is well suited for guests who plan to spent their time exploring the area. This hotel is within a 10-minute walk of the Munch Art Museum and the Natural History Museum.
All rooms are smoke free and include free Wi-Fi, a TV, a coffeemaker, a microwave, a mini-fridge, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Select rooms also include a balcony and/or a kitchenette. This hotel does not offer accessible rooms. Dishes and cookware are available for an additional fee.
Indoor parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select rooms. Please contact the hotel directly for full information about parking and the pet policy.
The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Select room rates include a free breakfast.
Other on-site amenities include a 24-hour front desk, baggage storage, guest laundry facilities, safe deposit boxes, fax and printing services, ice/vending machines and meeting rooms.
The Nobel Peace Centre is 7 minutes away by car, while the Oslo Spektrum, a multi-purpose arena, the Oslo Opera House and the central train station are all about an 8-minute drive away. The Royal Palace and the Oslo Cathedral are both a 10-minute drive away.
The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology is a 15-minute drive away, while the Viking Ship Museum is about a 20-minute drive away. The Oslo International Airport (OSL) is about 30 to 40 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, guest opinions were mixed. However, many guests found the rooms clean, while some other reviewers added that the rooms were spacious, well appointed and well equipped with kitchenette amenities.
The staff were frequently complimented for their helpful and friendly service.
Several guests found the location convenient for accessing area attractions, while a couple of guests found shopping and grocery stores nearby.
A couple of guests thought that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent, while a couple of other reviewers appreciated the free Wi-Fi.
The Bad
As mentioned above, there were mixed guest reviews for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
Many guests described their rooms as stuffy and these guests complained that they could not achieve a comfortable in-room temperature and that the room was poorly ventilated. Several reviewers also mentioned that they were unable to open the windows for fresh air because of traffic noise.
A couple of guests found the rooms small and while many guests said that their rooms were clean, a couple of reviewers said that their rooms did not meet their cleanliness expectations. A couple of guests said that their rooms were not properly prepared with amenities on arrival.
A couple of guests said that they could not get hot water for their shower, while a couple of other reviewers complained about paying additional fees for parking and dishes.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.4 out of 5, with 86% of 101 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #64 out of 85 hotels in Oslo, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 240 reviews.
