Cochs Pension, a family-owned, value property, is within walking distance of the Royal Palace. Most of the 89 well-maintained but no-frills rooms have private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs but are not air-conditioned; some rooms have kitchenettes and balconies. While Cochs does not serve breakfast, it provides vouchers for breakfast at the adjacent cafe. The hotel has a lounge with a mounted flat-screen TV and cozy seating, and a bright, equipped conference room is available for meetings. While hallways and public areas are bright and pleasant, guests seeking a more modern, hip decor might want to consider the self-service Citybox Oslo, another budget hotel that's about a 10-minute walk from Cochs.
Cochs Pension, a family-owned, value property, is within walking distance of the Royal Palace. Most of the 89 well-maintained but no-frills rooms have private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs but are not air-conditioned; some rooms have kitchenettes and balconies. While Cochs does not serve breakfast, it provides vouchers for breakfast at the adjacent cafe. The hotel has a lounge with a mounted flat-screen TV and cozy seating, and a bright, equipped conference room is available for meetings. While hallways and public areas are bright and pleasant, guests seeking a more modern, hip decor might want to consider the self-service Citybox Oslo, another budget hotel that's about a 10-minute walk from Cochs.
The upscale 99-room Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion brings English ambience to Oslo with afternoon tea, a lobby bar, free dinner, and a free breakfast in a sometimes hectic dining room. Decorated in classic English style, rooms and suites come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers; some have balconies and whirlpool tubs, and views of the nearby Opera House. Adjoining Children’s Rooms have fun-themed decor. Four meeting rooms and office services are convenient for business travelers, and the hotel also has a small fitness center and sauna, and a computer station. The hotel is traditional and homey, but shows wear in places. Travelers looking for a hipper decor and vibe might want to consider the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel.
The upscale 99-room Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion brings English ambience to Oslo with afternoon tea, a lobby bar, free dinner, and a free breakfast in a sometimes hectic dining room. Decorated in classic English style, rooms and suites come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers; some have balconies and whirlpool tubs, and views of the nearby Opera House. Adjoining Children’s Rooms have fun-themed decor. Four meeting rooms and office services are convenient for business travelers, and the hotel also has a small fitness center and sauna, and a computer station. The hotel is traditional and homey, but shows wear in places. Travelers looking for a hipper decor and vibe might want to consider the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel.
Modern and sleekly minimalist, the Anker Hotel is a lower-middle-range budget-friendly property located between Oslo’s Central Station and Grunerlokka, a once industrial but now trendy area packed with restaurants, nightlife, bars, and boutiques. The 264 basic rooms include Singles, Doubles, and Family Rooms -- all minimally designed but well-maintained with lots of blond wood -- and come with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and working desks, but be aware that rooms are not air-conditioned. A lobby bar, with plenty of seating and natural light, was added in 2010, and there's a busy breakfast lounge, seven conference rooms, and computers in the lobby. Garden seating is available when weather permits, and a patio can be rented for barbecues. Guests seeking a hotel with a bit more pizzazz and color -- and air-conditioned rooms -- should check out the Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget.
Modern and sleekly minimalist, the Anker Hotel is a lower-middle-range budget-friendly property located between Oslo’s Central Station and Grunerlokka, a once industrial but now trendy area packed with restaurants, nightlife, bars, and boutiques. The 264 basic rooms include Singles, Doubles, and Family Rooms -- all minimally designed but well-maintained with lots of blond wood -- and come with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and working desks, but be aware that rooms are not air-conditioned. A lobby bar, with plenty of seating and natural light, was added in 2010, and there's a busy breakfast lounge, seven conference rooms, and computers in the lobby. Garden seating is available when weather permits, and a patio can be rented for barbecues. Guests seeking a hotel with a bit more pizzazz and color -- and air-conditioned rooms -- should check out the Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget.
The mid-range Best Western Karl Johan Hotell is in the heart of Oslo’s city center, between the Parliament and Royal Palace, with several restaurants and shops on the same block. The hotel’s breakfast lounge serves a free continental spread, and there are five meeting rooms available on-site. Built in 1899, the hotel has high ceilings and a grand wrought-iron staircase that cuts an elegant swath through the middle of the public spaces. The 114 rooms, which are not air-conditioned, have flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, minibars, and city views, and suites have sitting areas, but room furnishings are a bit worn, and decor verges on dated. While the hotel's central location is convenient, it can also be noisy, and without air-conditioning, windows often have to be kept open, which compounds the noise problem.
The mid-range Best Western Karl Johan Hotell is in the heart of Oslo’s city center, between the Parliament and Royal Palace, with several restaurants and shops on the same block. The hotel’s breakfast lounge serves a free continental spread, and there are five meeting rooms available on-site. Built in 1899, the hotel has high ceilings and a grand wrought-iron staircase that cuts an elegant swath through the middle of the public spaces. The 114 rooms, which are not air-conditioned, have flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, minibars, and city views, and suites have sitting areas, but room furnishings are a bit worn, and decor verges on dated. While the hotel's central location is convenient, it can also be noisy, and without air-conditioning, windows often have to be kept open, which compounds the noise problem.
The 185-room Radisson Blu Hotel Nydalen, Oslo is an upscale property that sits alongside the Akerselva River in Oslo’s business district, about a 15-minute subway ride to the city center. This popular conference venue has 11 meeting spaces, a business corner, a fitness center, on-site parking, a restaurant, and bar. Rooms are sleek and modern, and include flat-screen TVs, minibars, breakfast, river views, and free Wi-Fi. Business Class Rooms add bathrobes, Nespresso machines, and free movies. For a more central location that’s within walking distance of the major sights, travelers might want to compare rates at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo and the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel.
The 185-room Radisson Blu Hotel Nydalen, Oslo is an upscale property that sits alongside the Akerselva River in Oslo’s business district, about a 15-minute subway ride to the city center. This popular conference venue has 11 meeting spaces, a business corner, a fitness center, on-site parking, a restaurant, and bar. Rooms are sleek and modern, and include flat-screen TVs, minibars, breakfast, river views, and free Wi-Fi. Business Class Rooms add bathrobes, Nespresso machines, and free movies. For a more central location that’s within walking distance of the major sights, travelers might want to compare rates at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo and the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel.
The 65-room First Hotel Grims Grenka is a sleek, upscale property located in central Oslo near major attractions, shopping, and public transportation. Rooms are sleek and modern, with gorgeous bathrooms and plenty of high-end amenities. The restaurant serves a full free breakfast with hot and cold items, but doesn't offer room service, and is closed during the summer season. Fortunately the rooftop terrace -- an outdoor space lined with couches and wooden planks (vaguely resembling a sauna) -- takes over food during the summer. There's also a small gym with weights, a bike, and a treadmill. Parties are occasionally hosted in the lobby atrium, causing some guests to complain of noise. Travelers may want to compare rates at the nearby Hotel Christiania Teater, which lacks a gym but offers room service.
The 65-room First Hotel Grims Grenka is a sleek, upscale property located in central Oslo near major attractions, shopping, and public transportation. Rooms are sleek and modern, with gorgeous bathrooms and plenty of high-end amenities. The restaurant serves a full free breakfast with hot and cold items, but doesn't offer room service, and is closed during the summer season. Fortunately the rooftop terrace -- an outdoor space lined with couches and wooden planks (vaguely resembling a sauna) -- takes over food during the summer. There's also a small gym with weights, a bike, and a treadmill. Parties are occasionally hosted in the lobby atrium, causing some guests to complain of noise. Travelers may want to compare rates at the nearby Hotel Christiania Teater, which lacks a gym but offers room service.
The 226-room Scandic Solli is an simple mid-range property with partial sea views, located near the Aker Brygge waterfront promenade and Royal Palace. Contemporary rooms have bright and funky decor and some offer balconies, but they lack air-conditioning and open windows let in tram noise. This business-friendly hotel has 11 large meeting rooms, a lounge space in the restaurant and bar, and a market with refreshments. There's also a gym, saunas, and on-site bicycle rentals. Guests who want rooms with air-conditioning may wish to consider the Clarion Collection Hotel Folketeateret instead.
The 226-room Scandic Solli is an simple mid-range property with partial sea views, located near the Aker Brygge waterfront promenade and Royal Palace. Contemporary rooms have bright and funky decor and some offer balconies, but they lack air-conditioning and open windows let in tram noise. This business-friendly hotel has 11 large meeting rooms, a lounge space in the restaurant and bar, and a market with refreshments. There's also a gym, saunas, and on-site bicycle rentals. Guests who want rooms with air-conditioning may wish to consider the Clarion Collection Hotel Folketeateret instead.
The mid-range Park Inn by Radisson Oslo is a three-minute walk to shops and restaurants on Karl Johans Gate. Its 118 basic but modern rooms are accented by bursts of color and come with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi; some have small balconies with seating. Splashes of bright color also punctuate the sleek gray-and-white lobby and other common spaces, such as fire-engine red in the bar or lime green in the breakfast room. Six meeting rooms, PCs, and printers in the lobby are convenient for business travelers. While there's no on-site fitness center, the Park Inn has an arrangement with a nearby gym. Travelers who want an on-site fitness center should consider the Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion, though its rates tend to be higher.
The mid-range Park Inn by Radisson Oslo is a three-minute walk to shops and restaurants on Karl Johans Gate. Its 118 basic but modern rooms are accented by bursts of color and come with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi; some have small balconies with seating. Splashes of bright color also punctuate the sleek gray-and-white lobby and other common spaces, such as fire-engine red in the bar or lime green in the breakfast room. Six meeting rooms, PCs, and printers in the lobby are convenient for business travelers. While there's no on-site fitness center, the Park Inn has an arrangement with a nearby gym. Travelers who want an on-site fitness center should consider the Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion, though its rates tend to be higher.
This 160-room Clarion Collection Hotel, just a few blocks from Central Station, succeeds at combining style and function. Its rooms and decor are decidedly hip, and most rooms feature a unique wall unit with a TV, mounted mini-fridge, and hidden pull-down desk (though bright red velour and black bathrooms may not appeal to everyone). But there's substance, too: a fitness center, strong free Wi-Fi, an attractive restaurant right next door, free nightly dinner, and one of the city's best free breakfasts. Several of the Signature Suites (each one is different) make for great meeting spaces. Popular attractions are within walking distance, but just barely; other hotels are more centrally located for sightseeing.
This 160-room Clarion Collection Hotel, just a few blocks from Central Station, succeeds at combining style and function. Its rooms and decor are decidedly hip, and most rooms feature a unique wall unit with a TV, mounted mini-fridge, and hidden pull-down desk (though bright red velour and black bathrooms may not appeal to everyone). But there's substance, too: a fitness center, strong free Wi-Fi, an attractive restaurant right next door, free nightly dinner, and one of the city's best free breakfasts. Several of the Signature Suites (each one is different) make for great meeting spaces. Popular attractions are within walking distance, but just barely; other hotels are more centrally located for sightseeing.
The four-pearl, 480-room Thon Hotel Opera offers fabulous views of the Oslo Opera House, plus easy walks throughout central Oslo. Design is playful and ultra-contemporary, softening the business hotel atmosphere with splashes of color throughout -- from the lobby to the bar and the whimsical guest rooms. Rooms feature minibars and flat-screen TVs, while some include Nespresso machines and views the Opera House. There is a well-stocked fitness center on site and the hotel's Scala Restaurant serves an excellent free breakfast buffet and meals throughout the day. Guests looking for a boutique stay in the same area of town may want to consider Comfort Hotel Grand Central, which seamlessly blends modern design and historic features.
The four-pearl, 480-room Thon Hotel Opera offers fabulous views of the Oslo Opera House, plus easy walks throughout central Oslo. Design is playful and ultra-contemporary, softening the business hotel atmosphere with splashes of color throughout -- from the lobby to the bar and the whimsical guest rooms. Rooms feature minibars and flat-screen TVs, while some include Nespresso machines and views the Opera House. There is a well-stocked fitness center on site and the hotel's Scala Restaurant serves an excellent free breakfast buffet and meals throughout the day. Guests looking for a boutique stay in the same area of town may want to consider Comfort Hotel Grand Central, which seamlessly blends modern design and historic features.