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Karl Johan Hotel vs The Thief
Best Western Karl Johan Hotell and THE THIEF are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, THE THIEF is preferred by most professionals compared to Best Western Karl Johan Hotell. THE THIEF comes in at 94 with recommendations from 12 publications such as Hideaway Report, Fodor's and Gayot.
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
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."
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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."
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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."
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The Thief
Star Service
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Wallpaper
Oyster
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
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Landgangen 1, Oslo 0252, Norway
From $375 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"Americans will find this to be one of the best options in town although they are not eligible to redeem or earn loyalty points here."
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Frommer's
"In a carefully restored 1890s town house, the privately owned Saga is tucked away in a rare quiet corner of Oslo, is run on eco-friendly lines, and exudes a tranquil air of calm."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Part of the new waterfront development, The Thief is a world-class hotel (albeit one with a strange name) overlooking the Astrup Fearnley Museum."
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Wallpaper
"In spite of top-notch art and impeccable design, what really stole our hearts was the spirit of the people working here."
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Oyster
Luxury
"Set on a peninsula in west Oslo, The Thief is a luxury boutique hotel in the city's trendy and artsy Tjuvholmen District."
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Gayot
"This hotel will steal your heart with its cool Scandinavian style and museum-centric location."
Afar Magazine
"Rooms are all designed with comfort, style, and entertainment in mind. King-size beds with extra pillows and down duvets are standard in all rooms."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Offering panoramic views over the Oslo fjord, opulent suites, a relaxed rooftop bar as well as an incredible art collection, it is no surprise that The Thief is one of Oslo’s most popular luxury hotels."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"The Thief Hotel. Very tall, very glassy, suave and arty – hardly been there three minutes and I’m already feeling a bit secret agent. "
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Hideaway Report
91.0
"Luxurious waterfront design hotel in the center of the Tjuvholmen neighborhood within walking distance of the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art."
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