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Karl Johan Hotel vs Scandic St. Olavs plass
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Best Western Karl Johan Hotell ranks significantly higher than Scandic St. Olavs plass. Best Western Karl Johan Hotell scores 80 with praise from 4 sources including Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
Karl Johan Hotel
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Karl Johans Gate 33, Oslo 0162, Norway
From $121 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"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."
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"The Norlandia Karl Johan is a late 18th-century, five-storey hotel located on Oslo’s main thoroughfare."
"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."
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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.
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."
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Scandic St. Olavs plass
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Oyster
St Olavs Plass 1, P. B. 6981, Oslo 0165, Norway
From $61 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
"The Scandic Edderkoppen has its own theatre, sauna and fitness area."
"Overlooking one of the city’s more pleasant, semi-pedestrianized squares, this Scandic hotel occupies a straightforward modern block."
Upper-middle-range
"Housed in the same building as the Edderkoppen Theatre, the 241-room, upper-middle-range Scandic Edderkoppen is located in the area of St. Olav's Plass Square."
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