Scandic VulkanvsRadisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. Overall, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo is preferred by most professionals compared to Scandic Vulkan. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo has a TripExpert Score of 83 with positive reviews from 7 reviews including Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Scandic Vulkan
Maridalsveien 13, Oslo 0175, Norway
From $83/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"New-build hotel on the site of a former silver mine, in an up-and-coming part of the city."
Concierge
"This nine-story, stark white angular building rises like an iceberg on the outskirts of the Grünerløkka neighborhood, a ten-minute tram ride from Oslo's Central Station."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 149-room Scandic Vulkan is a contemporary, upper-middle-range boutique hotel outside of the city center." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Floorboards and rough-hewn bedheads give this contemporary chain hotel a warmth and tactility that you might not expect from the exterior architecture." Full review
The Guardian
"Another good place to stay is the modern Scandic Hotel Vulkan (doubles from £115) at the foot of Grünerløkka, with the Mathallen food court as its closest neighbour"
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo
Sonja Henies Plass 3, Oslo 0134, Norway
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Northern Europe's tallest hotel... extensive conference facilities."
Frommer's
"The hotel struggles to permeate its vast, impersonal interior with a sense of intimacy and individuality." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel is Oslo's most prominent hotel in the most literal sense." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"With 37 floors and breathtaking views of Oslo and the fjord, the Radisson Blu Plaza is Northern Europe’s highest and Norway’s largest hotel."
Star Service
"The 37-story Radisson Blu Plaza towers above the cityscape and holds the honor of being the largest hotel in Norway." Full review
Fodor's
"The understated elegance helps keep the rooms filled at this business hotel." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This giant of a hotel has a total of 37 floors, and houses several restaurants and bars, including the 34 SkyBar with excellent views of the city below. " Full review