The 336-room, four-pearl Scandic Holmenkollen Park is a historic architectural masterpiece on a hill overlooking the Oslo Fjord, though it's a bit far from the city center. Interiors are a mix of modern design and ornate lodge-like spaces, including a restaurant with panoramic views, as well as a pizzeria, cafe, and bar. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a full-service spa with sauna, a modern fitness center, and extensive conference facilities. Rooms and suites are contemporary and many offer private balconies or terraces, though some lack views and show signs of wear and tear. Travelers might also want to compare rates with the nearby Comfort Hotel Grand Central, which has many of the same perks and a thoroughly modern vibe.
The 336-room, four-pearl Scandic Holmenkollen Park is a historic architectural masterpiece on a hill overlooking the Oslo Fjord, though it's a bit far from the city center. Interiors are a mix of modern design and ornate lodge-like spaces, including a restaurant with panoramic views, as well as a pizzeria, cafe, and bar. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a full-service spa with sauna, a modern fitness center, and extensive conference facilities. Rooms and suites are contemporary and many offer private balconies or terraces, though some lack views and show signs of wear and tear. Travelers might also want to compare rates with the nearby Comfort Hotel Grand Central, which has many of the same perks and a thoroughly modern vibe.
The upper-middle-range, 300-room Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport is a five-minute walk on a covered path from the airport, connecting to the city center in 20 minutes via an express train. As expected, the hotel has loads of business features including 46 meeting rooms and a convention lounge space with snacks and beverages. But despite the business focus, this chain property keeps a playful atmosphere with punchy colors and mod designs throughout. The soundproofed rooms have a similarly playful decor (note the puppy photos) plus modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and electronic safes, but no minibars or mini-fridges. Travelers may want to compare rates with the nearby Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo, which includes a gym -- something lacking in this property.
The upper-middle-range, 300-room Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport is a five-minute walk on a covered path from the airport, connecting to the city center in 20 minutes via an express train. As expected, the hotel has loads of business features including 46 meeting rooms and a convention lounge space with snacks and beverages. But despite the business focus, this chain property keeps a playful atmosphere with punchy colors and mod designs throughout. The soundproofed rooms have a similarly playful decor (note the puppy photos) plus modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and electronic safes, but no minibars or mini-fridges. Travelers may want to compare rates with the nearby Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo, which includes a gym -- something lacking in this property.
Hotel Oleana is a sexy, sleek hotel with a prime location in the center of Bergen, making it easy to reach many attractions within a 20-minute walk or less. The three-and-a-half-pearl hotel has an overall sultry and fun vibe that spills over into the rooms, which feature open-floor bathroom plans and semi-private showers. It’s tasteful for the most part, but visitors shouldn’t be surprised by semi-nude art. Without air-conditioning and some reports of bothersome noise, the rooms might not be ideal for all. Features focus mostly on food with a free continental breakfast and a Peruvian restaurant. As a nearby alternative, Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz is a charming boutique with a gym.
Hotel Oleana is a sexy, sleek hotel with a prime location in the center of Bergen, making it easy to reach many attractions within a 20-minute walk or less. The three-and-a-half-pearl hotel has an overall sultry and fun vibe that spills over into the rooms, which feature open-floor bathroom plans and semi-private showers. It’s tasteful for the most part, but visitors shouldn’t be surprised by semi-nude art. Without air-conditioning and some reports of bothersome noise, the rooms might not be ideal for all. Features focus mostly on food with a free continental breakfast and a Peruvian restaurant. As a nearby alternative, Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz is a charming boutique with a gym.
With 400 rooms, a soaring atrium over the lobby, and an event space that holds up to 2,500, this hotel that opened in April 2012 is more Las Vegas than Europe. Although the location could be better, the unique design, hip bar and restaurant on the top floor, and a cozy lobby bar -- reminiscent of a W -- are all upsides. Rooms have extremely comfortable beds, and some have views of the water. Environmentally conscious guests may appreciate the hotels many eco initiatives, such as textured windows that help conserve energy and a ballroom that adjusts its temperature based on carbon dioxide output.
With 400 rooms, a soaring atrium over the lobby, and an event space that holds up to 2,500, this hotel that opened in April 2012 is more Las Vegas than Europe. Although the location could be better, the unique design, hip bar and restaurant on the top floor, and a cozy lobby bar -- reminiscent of a W -- are all upsides. Rooms have extremely comfortable beds, and some have views of the water. Environmentally conscious guests may appreciate the hotels many eco initiatives, such as textured windows that help conserve energy and a ballroom that adjusts its temperature based on carbon dioxide output.
This 204-room, business-oriented hotel lives up to the Radisson Blu chain's reputation, delivering upscale rooms with nice amenities, lots of meeting space, and extensive features -- the large indoor pool, in particular, is a rarity for Norway (it's the only hotel pool in Stavanger). Harlequin serves buffet food with a healthy focus in a bright atrium setting, and the excellent Eatroyal Restaurant & Bar, serving gourmet Norwegian cuisine using local ingredients, deserves to be a destination in its own right. Decor is relatively bland, however, for a luxry hotel; fresher, trendier decor can be found at the nearby Comfort Hotel Square, but this is still one of Stavanger's best options.
This 204-room, business-oriented hotel lives up to the Radisson Blu chain's reputation, delivering upscale rooms with nice amenities, lots of meeting space, and extensive features -- the large indoor pool, in particular, is a rarity for Norway (it's the only hotel pool in Stavanger). Harlequin serves buffet food with a healthy focus in a bright atrium setting, and the excellent Eatroyal Restaurant & Bar, serving gourmet Norwegian cuisine using local ingredients, deserves to be a destination in its own right. Decor is relatively bland, however, for a luxry hotel; fresher, trendier decor can be found at the nearby Comfort Hotel Square, but this is still one of Stavanger's best options.
Without a doubt, the most notable aspect of this 194-room chain hotel is is the colorful, eccentric decor, which hits you immediately upon entering the lobby and continues in the guest rooms, hallways, and even the fitness center. The hotel's forgettable chain name belies its true quirkiness. The location is just a short walk from the city's wharf and main square, but it's the graphic novel-esque headboards, peek-a-boo sliding bathroom panels, and wall-sized lobby photos that will stay with guests after they leave. Food Story, a stylish café, occupies half of the ground floor, and serves three meals a day in a stylish atmosphere. For more traditional hotel decor, consider the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel down the street.
Without a doubt, the most notable aspect of this 194-room chain hotel is is the colorful, eccentric decor, which hits you immediately upon entering the lobby and continues in the guest rooms, hallways, and even the fitness center. The hotel's forgettable chain name belies its true quirkiness. The location is just a short walk from the city's wharf and main square, but it's the graphic novel-esque headboards, peek-a-boo sliding bathroom panels, and wall-sized lobby photos that will stay with guests after they leave. Food Story, a stylish café, occupies half of the ground floor, and serves three meals a day in a stylish atmosphere. For more traditional hotel decor, consider the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel down the street.
The 249-room Clarion Hotel Stavanger is a stylish hotel just a short walk from many of Stavanger's sights, including the Breiavatnet Lake, Stavanger Cathedral, and the main wharf with its colorful bars and restaurants. While the hotel doesn't boast many amenities, it does have 11 meeting spaces, including a sleek board room with panoramic views and a main hall that can hold up to 720 people. The large restaurant space off the lobby serves free breakfast before turning into a full-service restaurant later in the day , and also serves as the hotel's bar.
The 249-room Clarion Hotel Stavanger is a stylish hotel just a short walk from many of Stavanger's sights, including the Breiavatnet Lake, Stavanger Cathedral, and the main wharf with its colorful bars and restaurants. While the hotel doesn't boast many amenities, it does have 11 meeting spaces, including a sleek board room with panoramic views and a main hall that can hold up to 720 people. The large restaurant space off the lobby serves free breakfast before turning into a full-service restaurant later in the day , and also serves as the hotel's bar.
The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel is Oslo's most prominent hotel in the most literal sense: The 37-story skyscraper is the tallest building in Norway, and towers above the other buildings in the city skyline. With 676 rooms, it's also Norway's largest hotel -- and as part of the luxurious Radisson Blu chain, it's definitely one of the highest profile picks in Oslo. Rooms are contemporary, if chain-like, and Business Class Rooms come with added extras such as free movie channels and Nespresso machines. The ultra-decadent specialty suites have hosted numerous celebrities. The hotel's features, as one might expect for a property of this size, are many -- a restaurant with jaw-dropping views, an airy fitness center, and even a lap pool -- but there is no spa. Some may find the size impersonal, and visitors should expect some serious crowds in the sprawling lobby.
The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel is Oslo's most prominent hotel in the most literal sense: The 37-story skyscraper is the tallest building in Norway, and towers above the other buildings in the city skyline. With 676 rooms, it's also Norway's largest hotel -- and as part of the luxurious Radisson Blu chain, it's definitely one of the highest profile picks in Oslo. Rooms are contemporary, if chain-like, and Business Class Rooms come with added extras such as free movie channels and Nespresso machines. The ultra-decadent specialty suites have hosted numerous celebrities. The hotel's features, as one might expect for a property of this size, are many -- a restaurant with jaw-dropping views, an airy fitness center, and even a lap pool -- but there is no spa. Some may find the size impersonal, and visitors should expect some serious crowds in the sprawling lobby.
The 121-room Fretheim Hotel is the main hotel in tiny Flam, a village that's the jumping off point for a number of fjord cruises. The property has a rich history -- it dates back to the late 19th century -- and the common spaces have charm to spare. Rooms, however, are a mixed bag; 80 percent have basic mid-range decor, while the rest are higher-end. (American Wing Rooms are contemporary, while Historic Wing Rooms -- though lacking TVs for added authenticity -- are lovely and quaint.) The hotel makes the most of its unique, naturally beautiful location with soaring glass windows in the lobby and restaurant that frame the steep surrounding mountains.
The 121-room Fretheim Hotel is the main hotel in tiny Flam, a village that's the jumping off point for a number of fjord cruises. The property has a rich history -- it dates back to the late 19th century -- and the common spaces have charm to spare. Rooms, however, are a mixed bag; 80 percent have basic mid-range decor, while the rest are higher-end. (American Wing Rooms are contemporary, while Historic Wing Rooms -- though lacking TVs for added authenticity -- are lovely and quaint.) The hotel makes the most of its unique, naturally beautiful location with soaring glass windows in the lobby and restaurant that frame the steep surrounding mountains.
Connected to Oslo Central Station and the Byporten shopping mall, the mid-range, 239-room Scandic Byporten is tough to beat in terms of location and convenience. The hotel includes two meeting rooms, a computer corner, a small but well-equipped fitness center, and a stylish lobby bar and lounge but no on-site dining, although light fare is available at the bar and a free breakfast is served next door at the Egon Restaurant. Hip rooms have a fun design, with bunk beds in Family Rooms; Superior Rooms have sea views. For another property with hip, fun interiors, travelers could try Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget; its rates tend to be cheaper, but the location is also less convenient.
Connected to Oslo Central Station and the Byporten shopping mall, the mid-range, 239-room Scandic Byporten is tough to beat in terms of location and convenience. The hotel includes two meeting rooms, a computer corner, a small but well-equipped fitness center, and a stylish lobby bar and lounge but no on-site dining, although light fare is available at the bar and a free breakfast is served next door at the Egon Restaurant. Hip rooms have a fun design, with bunk beds in Family Rooms; Superior Rooms have sea views. For another property with hip, fun interiors, travelers could try Comfort Hotel Xpress Youngstorget; its rates tend to be cheaper, but the location is also less convenient.