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Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus vs Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic

Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus and Grand Hotel are both praised by travel writers. Overall, Grand Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus. Grand Hotel comes in at #3 in Oslo with approval from 12 publications like Insight Guides, Concierge and Afar Magazine.

Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus
Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus
7 / 10
Gabelsgate 16, Oslo 0272, Norway
From $98 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Beautiful... house in smart, residential neighbourhood. Peaceful atmosphere."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This member of the Clarion Collection chain may not be as first-class as its... brethren (the Savoy or the Bastion), but in some ways we prefer it because of its location." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Housed in an ivy-covered, five-story brick building that dates to 1921, the Hotel Gabelshus is a very elegant place to base yourself."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Choose between graceful modern rooms or natty old ones in this fine hotel set in a quiet neighbourhood where the only noise you're likely to hear is that of squirrels sleeping." Full review
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Choose between graceful modern rooms or natty old ones in this fine hotel set in a quiet neighbourhood where the only noise you're likely to hear is that of squirrels sleeping.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The ivy-covered Gabelshus is located in an exclusive residential area with beautiful townhouses, embassies, high-class restaurants and cafés all within walking distance."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A good-looking, ivy-covered building dating from 1912, this attractive, medium-sized hotel stands in a smart residential area a couple of kilometres west of the city centre, off Drammensveien."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Built as a guesthouse in 1912, this chic boutique hotel is hidden behind an ivy-covered old-world English facade." Full review
Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic
Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic
8 / 10
Karl Johans Gate 31, Oslo NO-0159, Norway
From $152 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Charming bedrooms... characterful cafe."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Famous guests still arrive at Norway's premier hotel, and you are likely to see CEOs, Nobel Prize winners, and movie stars." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"This exclusive hotel has been the location for many Nobel Prize celebrations and is where visiting heads of state tend to stay when they’re in town."
Concierge Concierge
"The self-consciously elegant ambience in the public areas... carries into the 290 guest rooms, which are dressed with flowing floral curtains and polished parquet floors."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Louis XVI Revival-style building with opulent interiors that is known for hosting Nobel Peace Prize winners." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"It has been extended and modernized over the years, and today is a superb mix of tradition and modern comfort."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Once Norway’s most prestigious hotel, its café the haunt of Ibsen and his chums, the Grand remains Oslo’s most famous hotel, but its 300-odd guest rooms vary enormously."
Star Service Star Service
"This is Oslo's undisputed grande dame and a hotel that finds favor with demanding travelers, whether they're here for business or pleasure." Full review
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This very central hotel is the choice of visiting heads of state, rock musicians and Nobel Peace Prize winners." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
94.0
"Recently restored hotel dating from 1874 in an excellent location right in the heart of Oslo." Full review
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