Hotel BristolvsClarion Collection Hotel Bastion
Hotel Bristol and Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion are both recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Bristol ranks marginally better than Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion. Hotel Bristol scores 81 with positive reviews from 6 reviews like Lonely Planet, Star Service and Concierge.
Hotel Bristol
Kristian IV's Gate 7, Postboks 6764, St. Olavsplass, Oslo 0164, Norway
From $163/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Set in the commercial core of Oslo, 1 block north of Karl Johans Gate, the Bristol is warm, rich with tradition, and comfortable." Full review
Concierge
"This lively spot is hipper and cheaper than the Hotel Continental and the Grand Hotel, if a little less luxurious."
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Late-night noise from the street has been known to aggravate visitors—light sleepers should request a room at the back of the building.
Lonely Planet
"Hotel Bristol is the one of the best top-end hotels in Oslo, with delightful, stylish rooms that come with polished floorboards, period furniture, bathtubs (some rooms) and most modern luxuries." Full review
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Most guests prefer rooms that overlook the bustling streets surrounding the hotel and not the ugly interior light well, though temperamental sleepers might prefer to face inward to avoid the noise of several nearby nightclubs.
DK Eyewitness
"Dripping in traditional elegance, the hotel’s Library Bar and Wintergarden is a popular meeting point, and the Bristol Grill offers both international and Norwegian dishes."
Star Service
"This seven-story structure adorned in gables, dormers and dusty-rose stucco is a picture of Edwardian England in the heart of Oslo." Full review
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However, if possible, request a new room, as these have superior furnishings and a more up-to-date look that still manages to honors the hotel’s past.
Afar Magazine
"Elegant old Hotel Bristol is located in the centre of Oslo." Full review
Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion
Skippergaten 7, Oslo 0152, Norway
From $194/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"On the edge of the city, close to the port. Charming English lobby, cosy lounge and friendly staff."
Frommer's
"In 2006, this boutique hotel became a member of the Clarion Collection, a chain of small individual hotels with a personal touch." Full review
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If you want to go more upmarket, you can ask for one of the junior suites or deluxe suites, among the best in the capital.
Star Service
"This boutique-hotel fits into the mold of Oslo's unique, small hotels that have personality and a sense of style." Full review
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There is enough variety so that people staying multiple nights will not get tired of it, although it seems many still choose to venture into town for something more substantial.
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale 99-room Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion brings English ambience to Oslo with afternoon tea, a lobby bar, free dinner, and a free breakfast in a sometimes hectic dining room." Full review