Standard Room
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Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
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This hotel is close to a university so there is an abundance of little cafe's, coffee shops and bars. 10-15 minute walks to many of Oslo's tourist attractions and public transportation. The hotel is undergoing major renovation on the first floor so not quite what it will be when it is finished. Staff is just super. The top floor bar has spectacular views but is very pricey. Breakfast buffet had a nice variety and very tasty.
Located about a 5 minute walk from national theatre train station which is a good location for walking along the main pedestrian thoroughfare. The hotel rooms don't have any air conditioning which they probably don't need most of the year. However, temperatures got close to 80 during our visit and the room was warm but that's just the way it goes sometimes. Very good selection for the breakfast buffet. Hint: if you are traveling to or from the airport to this hotel, use the Flytoget airport express train to/from the national theatre station. Cheaper, faster, and safer than a taxi!
comfortable; had all we wanted without it being plushy; central location excellent; staff excellent; food excellent in morning
Yes , meet my expectation. Provide more tourist information.
Super snazzy but worth it. Has everything you need.
Nice location, friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Rooms and furniture little bit outdated but ok. Good value
This hotel is located in the city center. Easy walking distance to pubs and shopping areas. The bigges plus about this hotel is that It is very easy to get to the hotel from the Oslo airport. Just board the SAS bus outside the airport and it will drop you right outside the hotel door. No need to drag your bags in the snow. Rooms are OK... a bit small I guess but then that is relative as everything is big in Texas :-)
Good location, good breakfast, friendly staff. However, for disabled traveler who are hearing impaired, would have a problem with the communication system in their rooms as well as making contact with the staff. They also need to have special rooms for deaf guests where they can have visual alarm in case of danger or fire.
From the very start as we checked in quite late in the day, to the generous breakfast offered, everything was easy.
VERY Ordinary for the price! Should have stayed at an other Hotel! Nothing Special!
The hotel was in a great location very near the Karl Johans Gate (main street of downtown Oslo) and even nearer to the Palace. There is a small park around the Palace that you can run in if you're interested. The room itself was a bit outdated but they were undergoing renovations of various floors of the hotel while we were there so I can only assume they hadn't gotten to our floor yet. We had a 19th floor room that overlooked the town and provided for a great view. There is also a bar on the top floor overlooking the Oslo fjord and the town. It offered great views assuming you were willing to pay $15 a beer (which is pretty standard anywhere you go in Norway!). The staff was excellent and nearly everyone spoke perfect English. They called cabs for us and arranged for the very convenient airport bus to pick us up at the front door. Oh and pay attention to the signs in the bathroom telling you to keep the door closed during a shower. The steam from our shower set off a silent fire alarm and warranted a visit from the manager. Apparently steam causes fires in Norway????
We stayed in Radison Blu hotels in Bergen, Trondheim, Bodo, and this one in Oslo. We would rate this one the lowest of the 4. It has small rooms, some lack air conditioning, the front desk operation is poor. Checking in and out takes a long time. We had problems with our billing even though we had pre-paid via [...].
The hotel is very nice and easy to find since it's taller than the surrounding buildings. The complimentary breakfast in the hotel restaurant was a bit crowded but in the business class rooms, they offered complimentary breakfast brought via room service as well. It was clean and had free wireless internet in the room. The only real downside was the general city noise from the street outside the hotel seemed a little loud but perhaps someone more accustomed to city noise wouldn't notice.
Beautiful hotel with a great breakfast included! We traveled with a senior citizen and this location was extremely convenient to the central city attractions and had a tram stop right outside. There were 3 of us in the room, which is oftentimes challenging in Europe, but this room was more than accommodating.
Took the airport express bus directly from the sirport to the hotel. Very convenient door to door service. The hotel lobby has nice ambience with a cracking fireplace but the furniture is a bit worn, dirty, and shabby. I hate that! Check-in was smooth. The room was also shabby. The carpet had NOT been vacuumed and the bathroom was lacking in towels and shampoos. BUT, the impressive, large and abundant breakfast buffet made up for the unimpressive rooms. I probably would stay there again but know not to expect much as far as the actual room is concerned.
This was a great spot for seeing Oslo, literally because of the panaramic view from a high hotel. Everything was within easy walking distance or from a convenient mass transit system. The Breakfast was great and enormous
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to Royal Palace and Karl Johan Street
- Free buffet breakfast
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Royal Palace and National Gallery. This 497-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a fitness center. Centrally located in Oslo, the hotel is also a short walk from Karl Johan Street and Henrik Ibsen Museum.
Dining
Free buffet breakfast is included with your stay and awaits you each morning. Enjoy a bite to eat at Enzo Restaurant, the hotel's onsite restaurant. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with room service, or get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/café.
Rooms
All 497 soundproofed rooms provide refrigerators, safes, and phones. Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Desks are also standard.
Property features
At Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna. If you drive, self parking is NOK 380 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle at scheduled times for NOK 150 per person. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include free WiFi in public areas, 11 meeting rooms, and a conference center.
Guest reviews for Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
location couldn't be better!
Everyone
This hotel is close to a university so there is an abundance of little cafe's, coffee shops and bars. 10-15 minute walks to many of Oslo's tourist attractions and public transportation. The hotel is undergoing major renovation on the first floor so not quite what it will be when it is finished. Staff is just super. The top floor bar has spectacular views but is very pricey. Breakfast buffet had a nice variety and very tasty.
decent hotel and good location
Everyone
Located about a 5 minute walk from national theatre train station which is a good location for walking along the main pedestrian thoroughfare. The hotel rooms don't have any air conditioning which they probably don't need most of the year. However, temperatures got close to 80 during our visit and the room was warm but that's just the way it goes sometimes. Very good selection for the breakfast buffet. Hint: if you are traveling to or from the airport to this hotel, use the Flytoget airport express train to/from the national theatre station. Cheaper, faster, and safer than a taxi!
Review comment
Danielle Dalvang, Service Manager responded on Jun 5, 2017
Dear Dave, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. I'm sorry to hear the temperature got too high during your stay with us. We are grateful for your understanding, and I want to assure you that we've taken your comments on board. We really appreciate the feedback, and truly hope we get the chance to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, Danielle Dalvang, Service Manager
Everyone
comfortable; had all we wanted without it being plushy; central location excellent; staff excellent; food excellent in morning
Review comment
Front Office Manager responded on Dec 19, 2016
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words about our employees and breakfast. I hope we have the pleasure to welcome you back next time you visit Oslo. Kind Regards Andrè Finstad Front Office Manager
great breakfast. wish breakfast is early for saturday too.
Couples
Yes , meet my expectation. Provide more tourist information.
great hotel
GetawayWithFriends
Super snazzy but worth it. Has everything you need.
nice location, friendly staff
GetawayWithFriends
Nice location, friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Rooms and furniture little bit outdated but ok. Good value
business trip to oslo
BusinessTravelers
This hotel is located in the city center. Easy walking distance to pubs and shopping areas. The bigges plus about this hotel is that It is very easy to get to the hotel from the Oslo airport. Just board the SAS bus outside the airport and it will drop you right outside the hotel door. No need to drag your bags in the snow. Rooms are OK... a bit small I guess but then that is relative as everything is big in Texas :-)
a point ....
BusinessTravelers
Good location, good breakfast, friendly staff. However, for disabled traveler who are hearing impaired, would have a problem with the communication system in their rooms as well as making contact with the staff. They also need to have special rooms for deaf guests where they can have visual alarm in case of danger or fire.
quick stopover while in oslo on our way back home
Families
From the very start as we checked in quite late in the day, to the generous breakfast offered, everything was easy.
not what i expected!
Singles
VERY Ordinary for the price! Should have stayed at an other Hotel! Nothing Special!
Dear Alana, Thank you for sharing your wonderful comments of your recent stay with us. It is a true pleasure to read your feedback of our employees and how you enjoyed your breakfast and bar. I hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards André Finstad Front Office Manager