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Ellingsens PensjonatvsHotel Continental Oslo
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Continental Oslo ranks significantly better than Ellingsens Pensjonat. Hotel Continental Oslo is ranked #2 in Oslo with endorsements from 11 sources including Hideaway Report, Fodor's and Star Service.
Ellingsens Pensjonat
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Holtegata 25, Oslo 0355, Norway
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Frommer's "The most famous and most enduring boardinghouse in Oslo, having been launched in 1927 by the Coch sisters." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Located in a quiet, pleasant neighbourhood, this homey pension offers one of the best deals in the capital." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Ellingsens Pensjonat is a cosy, budget-priced boarding house in a quiet residential area four blocks north of the Royal Palace."
Rough Guide "Inexpensive accommodation in a large, late nineteenth-century house on the west side of the city centre, just beyond the Slottsparken."
Hotel Continental Oslo
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Concierge Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Star Service
The Telegraph
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Stortingsgaten 24 / 26, Oslo 0161, Norway
From $275/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Classical lounge-bar and bright, modern bedrooms... Very personal service."
Frommer's "It's not the Grand -- what is? -- but this deluxe hotel is beautifully appointed and, quite frankly, more fun, attracting the entertainment industry crowd." Full review
Concierge "Meticulously maintained Victorian decor with brocade walls and oil paintings outfits the public spaces; the 155 guest rooms are furnished with antiques."
Lonely Planet "A five-star hotel of the old school, the Continental offers exquisite period rooms with privileged views over several interesting monuments." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Hotel Continental is regarded as one of the finest hotels in the world. It has been a family-run business for four generations and the building dates back more than a century."
Rough Guide Star
"Arguably the classiest hotel in town, family-owned and with swish public areas that ooze an easy comfort – all pastel shades, flowers, and even some Munch paintings."
Star Service "This grande dame holds the kind of sophisticated style that attracts a more loosely wound bloodline of landed gentry." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Bland exterior masks five-star service required by core business clientele of financiers and oil executives. A treat for anyone else who can afford it." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Opulent family-run Victorian hotel in the heart of Oslo and opposite the National Theatre, with a fine art collection that includes prints by Norwegian expressionist Edvard Munch." Full review
Fodor's "History meets modernity at this landmark—it's a sophisticated stay with stylish guest rooms and posh common areas." Full review
