Ski Hoteller

Fordeler: Best views in Oslo

Ulemper: Norway is expensive

Fordeler: We were supposed to stay at the Apotek Hote. We arrived early in the morning from an overnight flight from Seattle. The staff was so kind and got us into a room right away at the Bristol Hotel next door. They also wanted us to have a quieter room because of the Pride Celebration that week-end. Loved the location and the kindness of the staff, because I ask a lot of questions. Chris

Fordeler: The breakfast buffet was excellent. Room was well-appointed with wood floors and very nice furniture. Everyone we dealt with on staff was thoroughly professional. The lobby was impressive.

Ulemper: There are a lot of rooms and the hallways all look the same, as do the rooms. No big problem, but if you're looking for somewhere with period charm, you'll be let down.

Fordeler: Centrally located and large high quality room in a lovely old building.

Ulemper: We had a room on the road which was a bit noisy at chucking out time so not the best nights sleep

Fordeler: Everything is clean. Recent fresh renovation has the Hostel/Hotel looking tip top from bottom to top. Beautiful lounge. Kitchen. Sheets and towels are Included. Sink in room. Lockers in room (Bring own lock). Seperate room for showers and toilets, keeping your shower low key. Everything was wonderful.

Ulemper: The price.

Fordeler: I liked the standard of cleanliness. The breakfast buffet in the morning. The access to a washer AND dryer. The proximity to attractions. The outside architecture. The separate dorms. The small size of the dorms. The option to have ensuite dorms.

Ulemper: The stark white halls That the lights were always bright in the hallways at night when others came into the room.

Fordeler: Location

Ulemper: Twelve strangers in a small cramped space. One chair in the room with practically no place to sit even to put your shoes on. Not sure what all the rave reviews are about. Cleanliness is average for a hostel. Received polite service from one representative, the other could not have cared less if he was there or not. Free Internet did not work for me but I did not pursue the issue to fix it and I noticed others were using it. Average breakfast.

Fordeler: Friendly, clean, good breakfast

Fordeler: The place is quite ice with a wonderful breakfast and competitive rates, but... The hotel uses a rope style security chain on doors that is child proof. My mother Is a strong retiree but couldn't open the contraption She became so afraid, she pulled at it so hard, the system failed only because it is simply nailed into a thin decorative door frame. Thank goodness no fire for those trying to get out, or any burglar who can easily break in (if he has the strength of an 85 year old.

Fordeler: Staff was very friendly and helpful, room was clean, quiet, comfortable. Free laundry ( need your own detergent and a 20 kroner coin which you get back). Gym looked decent too. I would defibitely return.

Fordeler: The tortoise show.

Ulemper: One of the women at the front desk.

Fordeler: How well the staff treated our children and their incredible breakfast!

Ulemper: They do not provide any shuttle service from the metro. Oslo has a very convenient metro system so we did not rent a car. The front desk told me it was a short walk from the metro. It was a tough up hill walk with our luggage and family.

Ulemper: Shower too small.

Fordeler: My sister and I were so surprised that we got a good deal on such a cool hotel! It's a very nice boutique hotel that made us feel very comfortable. The floor in the bathroom is heated, the decor is very fresh and hip, and the bar and cafe downstairs are one of the many great places to eat in the neighborhood. I highly recommend staying here! The one thing I would say is don't get breakfast delivered, it's not worth the money for what you get.

Ulemper: The one thing I would say is don't get breakfast delivered, it's not worth the money for what you get. It's mostly bread and some meat delivered to your door, not a hot breakfast, and you can find a better or comparable deal elsewhere, even in the cafe right downstairs. Also, while the Sentrum is a short bus ride/30 minute walk away, Frogner is a more expensive area if you're looking for shopping.

Fordeler: Beliggenheten, samt at det var fine store rom. Veldig fornøyd!

Ulemper: At heisen stenger etter klokken 23. Jeg hadde også problemer med ovnen på rommet. Den slo seg av og på etter eget ønske, slik at det til tider var veldig varmt på natten.

Ulemper: Dusj for lite.