Karl Johan HotelvsThon Hotel Opera
Both Best Western Karl Johan Hotell and Thon Hotel Opera are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Best Western Karl Johan Hotell scores marginally better than Thon Hotel Opera. Best Western Karl Johan Hotell is ranked #13 in Oslo with approval from 4 reviewers including Star Service, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Karl Johan Hotel
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Tablet
Michelin Guide
Karl Johans Gate 33, Oslo 0162, Norway
From $121/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "As you wander about its stylish public rooms, taking in the stained glass and circular staircase, you'll think you've stumbled into Belle Epoque Paris." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Norlandia Karl Johan is a late 18th-century, five-storey hotel located on Oslo’s main thoroughfare."
Star Service "This 100-year-old gray-stone corner building is Best Western's best in the capital, and it represents great value for tourists and frugal but demanding midrange travelers." Full review
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The attitude of the staff also helps to compensate for the room's limited proportions, although they can be difficult to reach for special requests.
OysterMid-Range
"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." Full review
Tablet "Karl Johan Hotel sits at the intersection of Norway’s past and present, its Berlin Baroque façade looking out onto a street that has hosted royal processions, national holidays, and..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Karl Johan Hotel sits at the intersection of Norway’s past and present, its Berlin Baroque façade looking out onto a street that has hosted royal processions, national holidays, and..." Full review
Thon Hotel Opera Michelin Guide
Concierge DK Eyewitness Star Service Oyster Michelin Guide
Dronning Eufemias gate 4, Oslo 0154, Norway
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Imposing, light-stone building in front of the Opera House, close to the sea. Spacious guest areas and classically styled bedrooms with bright decor and cherry wood furnishings."
Concierge "Located steps from the railway station and near the shops on Karl Johans gate, this hotel, opened in 2001, is a boon to businesspeople and budget travelers alike."
DK Eyewitness "Located on the platform at Oslo Central Station, this four-star hotel is a popular business venue. Most rooms offer views over either the fjord or the city."
Star Service "This is the biggest and busiest of Thon's Oslo portfolio, a well-run commercial hotel that serves the needs of groups with equal aplomb." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl, 480-room Thon Hotel Opera offers fabulous views of the Oslo Opera House, plus easy walks throughout central Oslo." Full review
Michelin Guide "Set on the doorstep of the National Library and the Opera House, this imposing hotel has a subtle theatrical theme both in its décor and the naming of its rooms. Bedrooms come in warm..." Full review
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Bedrooms come in warm colours; ask for one at the front with a balcony.
