Landgangen 1, Oslo, Norway | (251) 219-4428
Stunning modern art collection includes names like Andy Warhol and Cindy Sherman
Trendy Tjuvholmen location filled with bars, galleries, and restaurants
Excellent on-site dining options, including locally-sourced menu at Fru K
Stylish, contemporary rooms with bespoke and designer elements plus balconies
Chic spa that includes indoor 12-meter pool
Thief Roof rooftop terrace has excellent views of Oslo city
Free admission to Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
Free breakfast includes locally made pastries
24-hour room service
Wi-Fi is free throughout
Fee to use hotel's pool and spa
Not all rooms have Oslo waterfront views
Dim lighting may be an issue for some guests
Set on a peninsula in west Oslo, The Thief is a luxury boutique hotel in the city's trendy and artsy Tjuvholmen District. The hotel is one of Norway's most chic due to its collection of original modern art by heavy-hitters like Cindy Sherman and Andy Warhol. The 118 rooms have bespoke
elements, like furniture created by world-class
designers, and thoughtful touches, like turn-down service that comes with a flask of hot water, a bag of herbal tea, and freshly-made brownies. There are also renowned dining and drinking options on site, including Michelin-recommended Fru K and the Thief Roof, plus a spa and modern fitness center. It’s worth comparing rates at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel for many of the same perks and a stylish vibe at a lower price point, though it's a far less intimate experience.
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Scene
Style-conscious boutique hotel with stunning original art collection
Art and design are important in the Tjuvholmen area and The Thief is at the center of it all, with its own curator who hand-picks contemporary
art for the common spaces and rooms. There are eye-catching, big-name artworks from
Sir Peter Blake, Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, and Richard Prince throughout. The lobby itself is an exclusive, stylish retreat, with brown velvet chairs near towering windows, light and dark granite floors and walls, and striking black-and-gold light fixtures over the front desks, a motif that reappears throughout. There are plenty of chic destinations inside of this hotel, as well, including the hotel’s rooftop bar and restaurant with amazing views
of the surrounding harbor and waterfront, and Fru K, a Michelin-recommended gourmet restaurant that's popular with hotel guests and Oslo locals alike. The hotel draws plenty of high-end guests, predominantly couples and business travelers, looking for an intimate retreat in a cutting-edge part of town.
Location
Trendy Tjuvholmen area, west of Oslo city center
On a peninsula just west of the center of Oslo, the hotel's Tjuvholmen neighborhood was formerly a ship yard but has become one of the city's trendiest, artsiest, chicest neighborhoods. There are plenty of restaurants and stylish bars in the area, not to mention the 20 buildings built by famous architects in the immediate area, including the Renzo Piano-designed Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art that's adjacent to the hotel. The hotel is also within 15 minutes of central Oslo on foot, including sights like iconic Palace Park and the Royal Palace. Aker Brygge, a popular local shopping, dining, and gathering hub, is a
seven-minute walk from the hotel and features many hip boutiques. Oslo Central Station takes about 10 minutes to reach by cab while Oslo Gardermoen is the closest international airport, a 40-minute drive
from the hotel.
Rooms
Sleek and sexy rooms with bespoke, designer elements
Each
room at this hotel features its own balcony, and many include views of the Oslo waterfront. Rooms are large, starting at 24 square meters, or 258 square feet, and design is similar across all rooms despite upgrades. Pops of yellow can be found in the glowing, modern light fixtures that serves as striking geometric headboards, and in the accent pillows on the chairs and beds. Black and gray tones make the rooms sleek and sexy, though they are still warm and inviting, featuring bespoke details like handmade
wool-slippers, designer duvets, and wool blankets, while dark Scandinavian furniture looks chic and simple against light wood floors. All rooms feature a minibar, a desk, free Wi-Fi, 42-inch plasma TV, a Nepresso machine, air-conditioning, and Geneva Sound systems with docking stations. White marble bathrooms with dark tiled floors are clean and spacious, with square pedestal sinks and high-end toiletries plus glass-enclosed walk-in rainfall showers or separate bathtubs and showers depending on the booking. Lighting throughout the hotel, and in guest rooms, can be dim, contributing to the sexy mood. The hotel's turn-down service, with tea and brownies, is a truly nice touch at the end of the day as well.
Features
Popular on-site restaurants and bars, stylish spa with pool, and fitness center
There are several dining and drinking venues on site, many of which are destinations for Oslo natives as well as the hotel's guests. Thief Roof is arguably Oslo’s best
rooftop bar, with stunning views of the the entire city of Oslo and surrounding waterways. The combination of big and small seating
areas create a unique and relaxed atmosphere. Fru K, a Michelin-recommended restaurant that draws rave reviews, serves local, seasonal fare and the hotel also offers a free breakfast buffet with local pastries. Room service is available 24 hours a day and cocktails and coffees are available at many bars throughout the hotel. The chic on-site spa features a 12-meter pool, several types of saunas, treatment rooms, and a beauty lounge. There is also a Turkish bath and a steam room. Guests should know that there are fees attached to using the pool and spa, many of which can be added at the time of booking. The hotel's modern fitness center is free for guests to use 24 hours a day and has treadmills,
bikes, free weights and weight benches. Guests also receive free access to the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art. Various services are available for a fee, including laundry, dry cleaning, babysitting, airport shuttles, and local shuttles. Wi-Fi is free throughout and there are six meeting and conference rooms available on site. Valet parking is available for a fee.
