Hotel Continental Oslo

I rarely write reviews, but I feel compelled after my stay here. Let’s be clear: Oslo is a stunning city with warm, welcoming people. I came here for the first time with high hopes, but unfortunately, my trip was marred by the accommodation. The room I was given was shockingly small, cramped to the point of discomfort. The bathroom was barely functional, offering no breathing room whatsoever. The photos attached speak for themselves — tight, outdated, and hardly befitting any property that claims to be five stars. It felt more like a budget hotel in a crowded transit hub than an iconic city-center landmark. A truly disappointing chapter in an otherwise beautiful visit to Norway.

Hotel Continental Oslo trades on its name and supposed prestige, but after staying here for just one night, I can confidently say it falls shockingly short of anything resembling a true 5-star experience. We booked this hotel through the Virtuoso program for a brief overnight on our way to Lofoten, expecting classic elegance and professionalism. The check-in was smooth (that’s the one thing I can commend). But the rest? Disappointing at best, and criminal at worst. The room, for which we paid nearly $700 for a single night, was cramped, dated, and underwhelming. A standard Hilton or Marriott would have been more comfortable. The bathroom doors don’t even lock, which is an odd and lazy oversight for a hotel at this price point. But here’s where it went from underwhelming to outrageous: while we were out to dinner between 6:45 PM and 8:30 PM, housekeeping entered the room. When we returned, we found €100 and $100 USD missing from a wallet left behind. This wasn’t misplacement. It was theft. I called the front desk immediately. The receptionist said he would escalate the issue, but no one followed up. So I called again later and reached the duty manager. I asked her to speak with the housekeeper assigned to our room and search her belongings, as I was certain the missing money would be found on her person. Incredibly, the duty manager claimed she didn’t even know which housekeeper had serviced our room, and that no one could look into it until the following day. The staff had been made aware of a theft, and still allowed the employee in question to finish their shift and leave, all without any questioning or inspection. Any opportunity to recover our stolen property was completely lost. That kind of delayed, dismissive response is not just negligent, it’s enabling. The fact that a guest can be robbed within hours of checking in should be unthinkable at any hotel, let alone one positioning itself as Oslo’s flagship luxury property. It shows a serious failure in security, staff supervision, and basic integrity. We’ll be filing a police report, and we’ll also be reporting this incident to Virtuoso directly. Based on our experience, we’ll be strongly recommending the hotel be removed from the Virtuoso program. But for anyone considering Hotel Continental: for your safety, your wallet, and your peace of mind, maybe consider staying somewhere else. Oslo has better options that don’t charge $700 to be robbed.

We stayed one night. Good location. Good size rooms. Very nice stuff. Front des helped us a lot with reservation to university tours and restaurants recommendations. Pleasant stay. Would definitely recommend it.

Walking distance to City Hall, the Parliament, National Theatre, and the best restaurants in Oslo, Hotel Continental is the perfect way to experience the capital city for the first time. There are groceries, convenience stores and restaurants around every corner along with souvenir shops and general shopping surrounding the hotel as well. The rooms were clean and spacious and the beds were some of the most comfortable I’ve experienced. The breakfast buffet was good and staff was generally friendly and responsive. There was an issue with a tour I booked for my family through the hotel so make sure you get written confirm of your request and itinerary. That hiccup aside, I enjoyed our stay at Hotel Continental and would recommend it for first time visitors to Oslo.

An absolutely outstanding stay! The hotel delivers flawless service, combining professionalism, discretion, and thoughtful attention to every detail. The location is simply breathtaking, offering privileged access to the most beautiful surroundings.