Hotel Continental OslovsScandic St. Olavs plass
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Continental Oslo is the choice of most reviewers compared to Scandic St. Olavs plass. Hotel Continental Oslo scores 93 with praise from 11 reviews including Oyster, Star Service and Concierge.
Hotel Continental Oslo Show All Reviews
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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 Report
94.0
"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
Scandic St. Olavs plass
St Olavs Plass 1, P. B. 6981, Oslo 0165, Norway
From $61/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
DK Eyewitness
"The Scandic Edderkoppen has its own theatre, sauna and fitness area."
Rough Guide
"Overlooking one of the city’s more pleasant, semi-pedestrianized squares, this Scandic hotel occupies a straightforward modern block."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Housed in the same building as the Edderkoppen Theatre, the 241-room, upper-middle-range Scandic Edderkoppen is located in the area of St. Olav's Plass Square." Full review