Grand Hotel Oslo

We come from Asia where the service levels are 100 times better than Europe. So our expectations on service is way above the other travellers from the western zone. Grand Hotel Oslo, Surpassed all the expectations by leaps and bounds. I am amazed how come a hotel in this part of the world have service levels which match and even beat the Asian Hotels. Excellent service by each and every member of the hotel from reception to restaurants to concierge. A Big standing ovation on the service. The hotel is so beautiful with ancient architecture and so well maintained with high levels of premium in every point a guest wants. Be it lobby, room or the bars and cafes The breakfast is the best spread in the entire European world. Yes, I mean it. Location is bang on the main CENTRE of the happening places. Everything is walking distance.

The Grand is a beautiful hotel in the tradition of an older gracious time. The location could not be better- along the center of the main pedestrian walkway from the Oslo Central Train Station and the Royal Palace. We stayed four nights at the Grand. Our room, a Junior Suite, was lovely. Two large windows looked out over the pedestrian thoroughfare. The only problem with our room was the bathroom. For a hotel with such elegant public spaces the hotel’s rooms need a bit of an update. The furniture was a bit worn down- chips on side tables and desk, minibar with a very limited selection. The bed, while not fantastic, was acceptable. The biggest issue,however, was the bathroom. The shower was incredibly small. The countertop in the bath was some sort of plastic material. The toilet and bidet were out of place for such a lovely hotel. These deficiencies were offset by lovely service. The staff to a person were incredibly kind and helpful. The bar off to the side of the lobby was comfortable and opened onto a restaurant which was very pretty. There also was a bar on the 8th floor which seemed quite popular. The room service menu was quite limited but the one night we had room service we found the food quite acceptable- not fantastic but not horrible. We had breakfast included in our room rate. It was served every morning in the Grand Cafe and was quite nice. A very large assortment of dishes were available- from smoked salmon to fresh made omelettes. All in all our stay at The Grand was nice. The Grand has some items to improve on to reach a five star rating, but I believe The Grand is, most likely, the nicest hotel in Oslo.

Premises are really good, swimming pool, gym, etc... Special mention the breakfast, fresh products and plenty of options . The staff very kind and helpful, they are also very useful to organise the visit to the city and the surrounding areas. The Only low, kids under 12 are not permitted in the spa area.

Best location in Oslo. Friendly staff. Nice rooftop bar. Enjoyed the spa area although it is a little bit small. My only complaint is that the finishing of the room is a bit cheap and is lacking quality. Room was big though. The reindeer sandwich is lobby bar is fantastic.

The Grand Hotel in Oslo is one of Norway’s best-known hotels and definitely the best place to stay in Oslo. It was recently renovated and you will find a blend of historic and modern design from the moment you walk through the door. On my recent journey to Norway, I stayed two nights in the beautiful Grand Hotel Oslo located in the heart of the city and I could not have asked for a better place to stay at on my first trip to Oslo. You can visit most of the famous sightseeing spots by foot. The Royal Palace, The Parliament, Akershus Fortress, The Norwegian National Opera as well as many museums are within walking distance. We went to the harbor where there are numerous restaurants and bars. Within five minutes of walking distance, you will also find exclusive shopping centers with world famous brands. After a brief check-in process, we were escorted to our Junior Suite called The Ringnes Suite which was recently renovated. The suite was very spacious (85 square meters) with large hallway, separate bedroom with king-sized bed and walk-in closet, living room with a dining table and bathroom with bathtub, shower and separate guest restroom. It is a beautiful hotel in the center of Oslo. Not only the location but also the amazing history of the hotel is worth a visit.