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Hotel Bristol vs Thon Hotel Cecil

Hotel Bristol and Thon Hotel Cecil are both rated very highly by experts. Overall, Hotel Bristol is preferred by most writers compared to Thon Hotel Cecil. Hotel Bristol comes in at 81 with praise from 6 reviewers like Star Service, Afar Magazine and Concierge.

Hotel Bristol
Hotel Bristol
7 / 10
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
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Frommer's 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 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 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 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 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 Afar Magazine
"Elegant old Hotel Bristol is located in the centre of Oslo." Full review
Thon Hotel Cecil
Thon Hotel Cecil
7 / 10
Stortingsgata 8, Entrance Rosenkrantzgate, Oslo 0161, Norway
From $122 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Multilingual
  • Meeting Rooms
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This contemporary hotel enjoys a central location, with many restaurants, sights, and shops within a short walk of the main entrance of the hotel." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A short walk from Parliament, this modern hotel is a relatively inexpensive option in the center of town."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This pleasant city-centre hotel is primarily geared towards business travellers. Conveniently located close to all the major attractions, its rooms are bright and comfortably furnished."