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Scandic Vulkan vs Thon Hotel Opera
Scandic Vulkan and Thon Hotel Opera are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Thon Hotel Opera ranks marginally higher than Scandic Vulkan. Thon Hotel Opera scores 79 with praise from 5 publications including Oyster, Concierge and DK Eyewitness.
Scandic Vulkan
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Guardian
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."
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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."
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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"
Thon Hotel Opera
Michelin Guide
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Dronning Eufemias gate 4, Oslo 0154, Norway
From $111 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Imposing, light-stone building in front of the Opera House, close to the sea. Spacious guest areas and classically styled bedrooms with bright decor and cherry wood furnishings."
Concierge
"Located steps from the railway station and near the shops on Karl Johans gate, this hotel, opened in 2001, is a boon to businesspeople and budget travelers alike."
DK Eyewitness
"Located on the platform at Oslo Central Station, this four-star hotel is a popular business venue. Most rooms offer views over either the fjord or the city."
Star Service
"This is the biggest and busiest of Thon's Oslo portfolio, a well-run commercial hotel that serves the needs of groups with equal aplomb."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl, 480-room Thon Hotel Opera offers fabulous views of the Oslo Opera House, plus easy walks throughout central Oslo."
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