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Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus
3.5 out of 5.0
85.0% based on 898 reviews
Recent guest reviews
We stated at the Clarion Hotel Gableshus for three nights. It is a bit out of downtown, but that is part of it's charm. The room was very comfortable - and the food was delicious. Breakfast was very good, but it was their free dinner that was really great. The first night we arrived on time for dinner, but it was already gone. The chef came out and asked if we would like pasta. It was delicious. Thank you!!!!
Good location not far from city center in very nice area of Oslo, in quiet street. Very friendly and competent staff in nice surroundings in charming building. Nice and cosy common areas, very good evening meal and excellent breakfast. Spacious and good rooms. Good value for money. Just as nice as last time. If I need hotel innmy home town again, it will for sure be Gabelshus
We spent four nights in this charming hotel, located in the residential area of Frogner but quite close to attractions, including downtown and the wonderful Fram museum, via the excellent public transportation or even by walking. The Vigeland sculpture garden--not to be missed--is also close by. This is not a cookie-cutter chain hotel but a beautiful old building. Staff were helpful; when the heat did not work in our room, they upgraded us to a suite. There's a small gym plus sauna and steam room, and interesting public areas. The breakfast spread was wonderful, and the light evening meal, if not gourmet (and often without protein for those of us who avoid meat) was simple and good, and welcome in the expensive city of Oslo. We would love to stay there again and highly recommend it.
The hotel is located in a residential area, a bit far from the center. The hotel has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere, the staff is always kind and available. The breakfast is very good and the dinner here is free, offered by the hotel. Many comfortable living rooms with small fireplaces make the atmosphere really pleasant. Excellent hotel to spend the spare time in total relaxation away from the busy streets of the city center.
The Gabelshus is an attractive and friendly hotel. The room I had was spacious and well-equipped. The bathroom was a little old-fashioned but perfectly adequate. The reception and dining areas are elegant and yet still cosy. The staff were welcoming and efficient. What more could you ask?
I was very pleased with my stay at Clarion Collection Gabelshus. The buiding is a true beauty, perfectly located in a calm and safe neighbourhood, just a few minutes away from the real centre of Oslo. Both means of transport I was using (tram and the great Oslo City Bikes - if you want to come around in Oslo for little money, rent them via the app, they are cheap and omnipresent!) were having stops/stations just around the corner. I enjoyed the very attentive and perfectly trained staff at reception and in the dining hall as much as all the great information about the city, what to do in the hotel (sauna, fitness room, drinks etc.). Room was ok, bathroom perfectly clean, beds comfortable. My single room was very small though and it only had the very basics on offer (no kettle, no ironing, no safe...). (Non-alcoholic) drinks seemed to be expensive, but well, just slightly over Oslo average. What's really great, especially in a city, where dining can easily cost you a fortune of money such as Oslo, is their included dining plan: You don't only get a really good extensive breakfast buffet, they also invite you for some cake and cofe/tea in the afternoon and for a really delicious dinner buffet (though slightly small selection, but hey!, it's included!), which helped me a lot to cut cost during my weekend stay.
Our travel agent booked us into the Gabelshus and said that it was "fairly" convenient to the city and in a quiet area. It is....in a quiet residential area, and reasonably convenient, as we were able to walk into the city (about 15-20 minutes). It was November and the weather was grey and overcast, and that will also be my memory of this hotel. Dreary, long corridors, leading into dark cold public rooms with poor lighting, old-fashioned and in need of a serious upgrade. Bedrooms with dull, low-watt bulbs, teeny, tiny bathrooms with no amenities (and soap in containers on the wall), an outlook from our window of a concrete area filled with cigarette butts. The beds were comfortable and the linens were spotless. The first night we were there the only public rooms that looked comfortable (a lounge with a fireplace and a dining room area) were taken up with a private group, so inaccessible to the rest of us. Meals were served in an open area with dark furniture, and there was no music, no lighting, nothing to make people feel welcome. And staff certainly didn't do anything to make you feel welcome. Both dining room staff and front office staff were perfunctory and efficient, but hardly pleasant and welcoming. One of the features of Clarion Collection hotels is the fact they provide a complimentary breakfast, afternoon "sweets" and a dinner. We've stayed at other Clarion hotels and appreciate these services as food can be expensive in Norway. Breakfast at this hotel was fine, a range of items including smoked salmon, and eggs you could prepare yourself. Coffee from the machines was good and there was an ample supply of everything. Dinners, however, were fairly grim. We were there for several nights and the "salads" were huge bowls of mixed vegetables, coleslaw, etc. and were identical every night (did they make fresh salad or just re-cycle and top up?) The meat/fish dishes were, well, filling, I guess. Reading some of the other reviews I wonder if we were at the same property. It was clean, it was reasonably convenient, and reasonably priced, but it wasn't warm, cheery, comfortable or welcoming. I'd like to think there are more cheerful places in Oslo.
Advantages : Excellent breakfast Hot Drinks all day for free Snacks and light dinner for free Very near a tram station Disadvantages: Room was very small although I was in a double room The room was a bit cold ! Not sure why , yet the bathroom was quite warm.
Great hotel, very easy accessible from the railway station (tram13), and by the walk, very nice service, clean and comfortable room, fantastic breakfast and evening meal, nice, relaxed atmosphere. I will be back there.
Elegant hôtel well situated in fashionable Frogner area i central Oslo. Very friendly and calm atmosphere, in beautiful surroundings. Short distance to a broad selection of restaurants and cafes, and ample opportunity for some upscale shopping. Highly recommended!
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to Aker Brygge
- Free buffet breakfast
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
Located in Frogner within a short walk of Aker Brygge, Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Royal Palace. This 113-room, 3.5-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a fitness center. Located centrally in Oslo, it's also close to Gustav Vigeland Sculpture Park and Karl Johan Street.
Dining
Start your day off right with a free buffet breakfast. Sit down for a leisurely bite to eat at the onsite restaurant, or enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. For a nice break, mingle with other guests at the free daily manager's reception.
Rooms
The 113 accommodations feature sitting areas. Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Minibars, coffee makers, and phones are other standard amenities.
Property features
At Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus, guests have access to a fitness center, a steam room, and free WiFi in public areas. Onsite parking is available for a fee. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with tours/tickets and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a meeting room, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Reviews from Trip Advisor
85.0% of guests recommend this hotel
Total of 898 reviews
