St. Olavs Plass 1, P. B. 6981, Oslo, Norway | 47 23 15 56 00
Modern, design-heavy property in a convenient location with moderate rates
Located in the same building as the Edderkoppen Theatre
Select stylish rooms have balconies and suites have sitting areas
Eight meeting rooms and a 600-seat theater
Contemporary restaurant and a lobby bar
Fitness center with a sauna
Business center with computer stations and printers
Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and a coffee machine in the lobby
Kids' corner with toys and video games
Snack shop in the lobby
Pet-friendly rooms
On-site parking (for a fee)
Rooms are small, and lack in-room coffeemakers
Chaotic breakfast service
Housed in the same building as the Edderkoppen Theatre, the 241-room, upper-middle-range Scandic Edderkoppen is located in the area of St. Olav's Plass Square, about a five-minute walk to Karl Johan Street and the Royal Palace. The hotel has a restaurant, snack shop, and bar, plus a sauna and small fitness center. Business-friendly amenities include eight meeting rooms and a computer corner, and kids get a playroom and plenty of toys and games, including a PlayStation 3. The rooms, with theatrical wallpaper and fun designs (like show girls kicking up their heels over the beds), come with flat-screen TVs, safes, and kettles, and some have balconies. But they're small, especially Economy Rooms. Travelers might want to also check out the Thon Hotel Opera, which has larger rooms but at higher rates.
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Scene
Upper-middle-range renovated property with modern design and a theater
Located on the edge of a lovely cobblestone roundabout, the Scandic Edderkoppen shares a seven-story building with the Edderkoppen Theatre, which has occupied the site since 1967. Common areas were fully renovated in 2015 and have a vintage-inspired look, incorporating mid-century modern furniture, contemporary lighting fixtures,and brass elements. A dining area offers seating and tables near the snack shop. Much like other Scandic hotels, hallways are lined in patterned carpeting marked with Italian words, and the elevators operate with key cards. This somewhat quirky and fun hotel should appeal to any traveler seeking a moderately priced room near the city center.
Location
A quiet location within walking distance of Oslo’s city center
The hotel is set in St. Olavs Plass Square, a quiet area that’s north of the city center and within walking distance of Oslo's major attractions. It’s a 10-minute walk to the Royal Palace, and a five-minute walk to Karl Johans Gate, the main street in Oslo with shopping and dining. The Opera House and Akershus Castle are 20 minutes away by public transportation. The Aker Brygge, a waterfront promenade with restaurants, is a 10-minute bus ride away. A subway trip to the Holmenkollbakken Ski Jump takes 45 minutes. Oslo Airport Gardemoen is about 45 minutes away by train, or a 40-minute drive.
Rooms
Stylish rooms with fun wallpaper, colorful touches, and suites with living rooms
The 241 rooms have a fun, creative style, with mostly gray interiors and purple or blue velvet furniture. Rooms feature show girls kicking up their heels on wallpaper over the beds, wooden floors, and bistro tables or built-in desks set against collage wall art. Select rooms have balconies that overlook the city. There aren’t any closets, but built-in wardrobe racks have full-length mirrors. Economy Rooms are small, at about 160 square feet (15 square meters), and Standard Rooms aren’t much bigger. Superior Rooms are larger, and can accommodate up to four people. Superior Plus Rooms offer kettles and bathrobes, and Junior Suites have sitting areas, two flat-screen TVs, and king beds. Bathrooms are clean with small showers, hairdryers, and wall-mounted FACE Stockholm toiletries. All rooms have flat-screen TVs and safes. Mini-fridges, if not included, can be requested.
Features
Meeting rooms and a theater, kid-friendly amenities, on-site dining and drinks, a snack shop, a gym, and paid parking
The Scandic Edderkoppen, in addition to its eight meeting rooms, has a 600-seat theater. There are also two computers and a printer in the lobby. Child-friendly amenities include a kids' corner with a flat-screen TV, toys, and a PlayStation 3. Kids get free ice-cream and a gift bag on arrival, and kid-friendly menus are available in the restaurant, Leif Juster, which is named after the Norwegian actor. The free breakfast buffet, with organic produce, is served in the restaurant’s modern dining room, whose large windows face the street. Also in the lobby is the Spanish Fly bar and a snack shop with sundries and refreshments. The fitness center, with modern cardio equipment and weights, has a sauna. On-site parking is available in two garages for a fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
