Oslo Luxury Hotels
Jun 29, 2017, 2:38 pm
#31
Join Date: Aug 2011
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I am surprised that there actually is aircondition in hotels in Norway. Most days we have only around 10 degrees celcius at night even in summer. I do not see the need at all and do not know anyone with aircondition at home in Norway. But of course, it there is one, it should be quiet.
Jun 29, 2017, 2:39 pm
#32
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I am surprised that there actually is aircondition in hotels in Norway. Most days we have only around 10 degrees celcius at night even in summer. I do not see the need at all and do not know anyone with aircondition at home in Norway. But of course, it there is one, it should be quiet.
Jun 29, 2017, 5:05 pm
#33
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I am surprised that there actually is aircondition in hotels in Norway. Most days we have only around 10 degrees celcius at night even in summer. I do not see the need at all and do not know anyone with aircondition at home in Norway. But of course, it there is one, it should be quiet.
There have been some summers in Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen where the AC was very much needed by me for me to get a good night's sleep. Fortunately, some hotels had just what I needed in this regard and I did kick down the temperature.
Jun 30, 2017, 1:28 pm
#34
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We just returned from our honeymoon and spent 2 nights at the Hotel Continental in Oslo (we also stayed at the Sheraton Stockholm, Upper House Gothia Towers in Gothenburg and Nimb in Copenhagen for reference). We liked, but did not love Hotel Continental but I would stay there again. We booked through the American Express FHR so had some extra benefits.
The room was very nice. The air conditioning was the best we had among the trip- it was the only room that got cool enough for us to sleep comfortably without opening the windows. The location was great and we walked everywhere from the hotel.
Service was another story- bellman stared at us as we got our luggage out of a taxi and got it into the hotel ourselves. My husbands breakfast order was forgotten the one morning he tried to order off the menu.
One other note- as a couple in our 40's we were among the youngest hotel guests by far (at least among those we saw at breakfast each morning). We are ok with that, and location and room comfort are more important to me, but my observation was it was not a young crowd and if that's important to you Thief might be a better choice.
The room was very nice. The air conditioning was the best we had among the trip- it was the only room that got cool enough for us to sleep comfortably without opening the windows. The location was great and we walked everywhere from the hotel.
Service was another story- bellman stared at us as we got our luggage out of a taxi and got it into the hotel ourselves. My husbands breakfast order was forgotten the one morning he tried to order off the menu.
One other note- as a couple in our 40's we were among the youngest hotel guests by far (at least among those we saw at breakfast each morning). We are ok with that, and location and room comfort are more important to me, but my observation was it was not a young crowd and if that's important to you Thief might be a better choice.
Jul 17, 2017, 1:59 pm
#35
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I had very low expectations from Thief therefore I feel the disappointment was not as painful. We were upgraded to a nice suite. Well, they called it a suite but it was more less two identical rooms just interconnecting. The service was very laid back with nothing that would stand out. The biggest disappointment was the spa, their USP. It is actually very small with just a few beds to lay on. Those beds are hardly serviced so you are left alone to clean after previous visitor. The pool is too small to swim in and not even warm enough. On a positive note, they provide some free refreshments like peanuts and fruit upon request. The fitness facilities were a-ok, 24hrs availability yet not maintained very well. When i arrived for my afternoon workout most of the machines were wet after previous user.
Two weeks after our departure and my partner is still following up with the management due to some problems with taxi services. Email communication is not one of their strengths.
Not all doom and gloom, the breakfast selection was very nice, location is supreme, right next to the 'beach'. Probably the best equipped mini bar I have ever seen - for sale of course. They are trying to sell you absolutely everything via minibar. Carita cosmetics in bathrooms, greedy sizes though, not even refreshed on our second night, use sparingly! The restaurant and bar on the roof are very nice too.
Probably the best option in Oslo, would go back just because there is nothing else.
Two weeks after our departure and my partner is still following up with the management due to some problems with taxi services. Email communication is not one of their strengths.
Not all doom and gloom, the breakfast selection was very nice, location is supreme, right next to the 'beach'. Probably the best equipped mini bar I have ever seen - for sale of course. They are trying to sell you absolutely everything via minibar. Carita cosmetics in bathrooms, greedy sizes though, not even refreshed on our second night, use sparingly! The restaurant and bar on the roof are very nice too.
Probably the best option in Oslo, would go back just because there is nothing else.
Jul 17, 2017, 2:13 pm
#36
Join Date: Sep 2009
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I had very low expectations from Thief therefore I feel the disappointment was not as painful. We were upgraded to a nice suite. Well, they called it a suite but it was more less two identical rooms just interconnecting. The service was very laid back with nothing that would stand out. The biggest disappointment was the spa, their USP. It is actually very small with just a few beds to lay on. Those beds are hardly serviced so you are left alone to clean after previous visitor. The pool is too small to swim in and not even warm enough. On a positive note, they provide some free refreshments like peanuts and fruit upon request. The fitness facilities were a-ok, 24hrs availability yet not maintained very well. When i arrived for my afternoon workout most of the machines were wet after previous user.
Two weeks after our departure and my partner is still following up with the management due to some problems with taxi services. Email communication is not one of their strengths.
Not all doom and gloom, the breakfast selection was very nice, location is supreme, right next to the 'beach'. Probably the best equipped mini bar I have ever seen - for sale of course. They are trying to sell you absolutely everything via minibar. Carita cosmetics in bathrooms, greedy sizes though, not even refreshed on our second night, use sparingly! The restaurant and bar on the roof are very nice too.
Probably the best option in Oslo, would go back just because there is nothing else.
Two weeks after our departure and my partner is still following up with the management due to some problems with taxi services. Email communication is not one of their strengths.
Not all doom and gloom, the breakfast selection was very nice, location is supreme, right next to the 'beach'. Probably the best equipped mini bar I have ever seen - for sale of course. They are trying to sell you absolutely everything via minibar. Carita cosmetics in bathrooms, greedy sizes though, not even refreshed on our second night, use sparingly! The restaurant and bar on the roof are very nice too.
Probably the best option in Oslo, would go back just because there is nothing else.
At least you've seen the city.
Jul 17, 2017, 4:15 pm
#37
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Actually we enjoyed the Hotel Continental Oslo two years ago [2015], at least for us it's a beautiful and memorable hotel, owned by the Brochmann family, their 4th generation, it's also a member of LHW, but it's different in style and ambiance as a grand luxury classic hotel.
Please see:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24749016-post9.html [Our Hotel Continental, Oslo, Norway, 04/2015 review incl. photos]
It's all about personal taste, but having written this, we would be open in our future to enjoy a stay at The Thief as well, when visiting hopefully Oslo again.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Jul 18, 2017, 3:12 am
#38
Join Date: Jun 2017
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Thank you Uggboy,
We actually considered the Hotel Continental Oslo since our friends stayed there during our visit. I was not very impressed by the outdated deco and tired walls. I am a huge fan of classic style, but this hotel was rather tired and in need of a refurb. My friends also told me that some of the F&B facilities were closed due to holidays, I think it was the main, historic restaurant. Otherwise the location is excellent, I agree!
The Thief, in contrary, had some great selection of bars and restaurants open throughout the day, the rooms are very modern so is the architecture. I also noticed the demographics of the Thief - young professionals, artists, loads of young ladies and gents, there was even a a band gig on the roof one night. Busy lobby, people standing outside, you get the picture. Hotel Continental attracts a different clientele, more mature travellers, married couples with children etc.
We actually considered the Hotel Continental Oslo since our friends stayed there during our visit. I was not very impressed by the outdated deco and tired walls. I am a huge fan of classic style, but this hotel was rather tired and in need of a refurb. My friends also told me that some of the F&B facilities were closed due to holidays, I think it was the main, historic restaurant. Otherwise the location is excellent, I agree!
The Thief, in contrary, had some great selection of bars and restaurants open throughout the day, the rooms are very modern so is the architecture. I also noticed the demographics of the Thief - young professionals, artists, loads of young ladies and gents, there was even a a band gig on the roof one night. Busy lobby, people standing outside, you get the picture. Hotel Continental attracts a different clientele, more mature travellers, married couples with children etc.