Karl Johan HotelvsRadisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo ranks slightly better than Best Western Karl Johan Hotell. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo ranks #7 in Oslo with endorsements from 7 reviewers such as Oyster, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Karl Johan Hotel
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.
Oyster
Mid-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
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Sonja Henies Plass 3, Oslo 0134, Norway
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Northern Europe's tallest hotel... extensive conference facilities."
Frommer's
"The hotel struggles to permeate its vast, impersonal interior with a sense of intimacy and individuality." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel is Oslo's most prominent hotel in the most literal sense." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"With 37 floors and breathtaking views of Oslo and the fjord, the Radisson Blu Plaza is Northern Europe’s highest and Norway’s largest hotel."
Star Service
"The 37-story Radisson Blu Plaza towers above the cityscape and holds the honor of being the largest hotel in Norway." Full review
Fodor's
"The understated elegance helps keep the rooms filled at this business hotel." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This giant of a hotel has a total of 37 floors, and houses several restaurants and bars, including the 34 SkyBar with excellent views of the city below. " Full review