Hotel Continental
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Hotel Continental · Oslo, Norway
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Expert Review: Hotel Continental
Hotel Continental in Oslo, Norway, a distinguished one-Michelin Key property, consistently earns high praise for its timeless elegance, exceptional service, and prime location. Guests frequently describe their stays as wonderful and highly recommend the hotel for both leisure and business travelers.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The overall sentiment for Hotel Continental is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently rating it as "Exceptional" or "Wonderful". It holds high scores across various platforms for overall experience, value, facilities, cleanliness, location, and staff performance. Many consider it the best hotel in Oslo.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently laud Hotel Continental's unbeatable location, exceptional staff performance, and immaculate cleanliness. The hotel's blend of classic tradition with subtle modern updates, along with its noteworthy art collection in the lobby salons, adds unique charm and character. Its facilities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, are also highly appreciated.
3. Room Quality
The 151 individually designed rooms and suites have been renovated in a classic modern style, combining classical elements with contemporary design and unconventional colors. Guests describe the rooms as immaculate, comfortable, and well-designed, often highlighting plush furnishings and good lighting. Many rooms offer comfortable seating areas and desks, while some junior suites and larger suites boast balconies or terraces, with views of the Royal Palace Park or the Oslo Fjord. Bathrooms are generally modern, often featuring both a separate shower and a bath, along with amenities.
4. Dining Experience
Dining is a strong suit for Hotel Continental, boasting several establishments. The historic Theatercaféen, a Viennese-style restaurant and beloved local institution since 1900, is a must-visit for many guests, offering top-quality international cuisine. The lavish breakfast buffet is a significant highlight, frequently described as "amazing," "exceptional," and offering a wide variety of high-quality hot and cold items, including à la carte options like omelets and pancakes. Other dining options include Restaurant Eik Annen Etage, Casbar (a highly-rated pizzeria), and Bar Boman for drinks and snacks. Room service is also available.
5. Service & Staff
The staff at Hotel Continental receives consistent commendation for being friendly, attentive, professional, and helpful, often described as going "above and beyond." Guests appreciate the warm welcome at check-in and prompt assistance throughout their stay.
6. Location & Accessibility
Hotel Continental boasts an "unbeatable" and "perfect" central location in Oslo, making it ideal for exploring the city. It is situated midway between the Royal Palace and City Hall, just steps from the National Theatre, the high-street shops of Karl Johans gate, and a short walk to the waterfront and various museums. The hotel offers easy access to public transport, including the Nationaltheatret Tram Station and the Airport Express Train.
7. Value & Pricing
While the Hotel Continental is a luxury property with an average price per room around $439, significantly higher than Oslo's average of $173, guests generally perceive it as providing excellent value for money. The exceptional experience, prime location, and high standards justify the cost for many travelers. Private parking is available on-site but comes with a notable fee (NOK 725 per day for overnight parking).
8. Common Complaints
Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, a few minor recurring issues have been mentioned by guests. These include the bar sometimes being overcrowded with no available seating, and occasional queues for breakfast. Some guests have noted that the central location can lead to noise from nearby trams, which might be a consideration for light sleepers. Isolated comments also mention a small TV, a short bed, a mattress being too soft, or a bathroom being unexpectedly small for a deluxe room.
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Recent Guest Reviews
Pesh
Simply one of the best hotel experiences we have had in over 40 years of travelling The hotel is fantastically located to everything in Oslo and the AirPort Express train (gotoget) takes to straight it there. There was nothing the hotel would do for you and the staff were utterly brilliant. Highly recommend the breakfast as it caters for all tastes and dietary needs and sets you well for the da...
Response from the owner
Dear Pesh,<br><br>Thank you sincerely for your incredibly kind words about your stay at Hotel Continental.<br><br>To be described as one of the best hotel experiences in over 40 years of travelling tr...
JoAnna
Beautifully updated traditional hotel in the city centre. Staff are knowledgeable and professional. The breakfast selection and staff are lovely and the hotel is clean as could be. The bar is busy all hours of the day and seems to be ‘the place to be’.
Response from the owner
Dear JoAnna,<br><br>Thank you so much for your lovely review.<br><br>We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our central location, breakfast, and the atmosphere in the bar — as well as the service fr...
Hero Boonstra
Well situated hotel close to the Oslo Rathus and trainstation National Theater which connects it easily to Oslo Airport. We had a junior suite which was spacious and had a balcony overlooking the street. Very quiet rooms, clean, well kept, good service. It has several dining options but the area is also rich in food options. Close to the heart of town, the National Museum, the King’s residence and...
Response from the owner
Dear Hero Boonstra,<br><br>Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your junior suite, our central location, and ...
Melva lim
Great location which is in the city center. My room was great and so was the breakfast selections. The only down side is probably the bed is a little too soft for my liking, other than that it is fabulous.
Response from the owner
Dear Melva lim,<br><br>Thank you for sharing your experience and for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your room, the breakfast, and our central location.<br><br>We appreciate ...
Brad Williams
An overall rating of 4.6 on Google is overrated. Seems it "could" be a solid 4 star. Multiple operational issues in the room. Rooms are recently renovated. Carpet is very poor quality. Bathroom shower floods the floor because of poor design. Housekeeping kept removing extra towels. NO one greets you upon arrival, no door person, no valet, no one to help with luggage. Front desk is generally f...
Response from the owner
Dear Brad,<br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely appreciate both your positive comments about our food and breakfast service, as well as your constructive observati...
Amy Simon
We had a very pleasant stay. Rooms are small but pretty and comfortable. Very clean. Restaurant served the best veggie burger I’ve ever had! Location is amazing. Just a lovely place.
Response from the owner
Dear Amy,<br><br>Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, found the rooms comfortable and clean, and loved our veggie burger. We truly appreciate ...
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