Hotel Continental

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The Leading Hotels of the World
9.2 (751 reviews)
Stortingsgaten 24 / 26 , Oslo , no

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Excellent dining options
Cons:
Small bathroom
Crowded bar

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Rooms are clean and comfortable, but some guests mentioned issues with the bathroom.
Service
9.9
Staff is described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.4
Beautifully located next to the train station and near major attractions.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms are comfortable but some guests found the bathrooms lacking in space.
Amenities
9.4
Good features, including bars and dining options, though some had issues with crowding.
Value for Money
8.4
Mixed reviews on whether the experience matched the price.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Food is often praised, with a variety of options offered.
Overall Experience
9.8
Overall positive experiences with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 01:21

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Hotel Continental, the only 5-star hotel in Norway, offers elegantly decorated rooms with modern amenities such as cable TV, minibar, and in-room safe. Each room is uniquely designed to provide a comfortable and luxurious stay for guests.

Exceptional Dining and Leisure Facilities
Indulge in fine dining at Restaurant Eik Annen Etage or experience the historic charm of Theatercaféen for a taste of Oslo's dining heritage. Unwind at the lobby lounge adorned with Edward Munch lithographs or maintain your fitness routine at the complimentary 24-hour gym.

Prime Location and Nearby Attractions
Conveniently situated just 150 meters from Karl Johan, Oslo's main street, Hotel Continental provides easy access to top attractions like the National Theatre and the Royal Palace. Immerse yourself in luxury and culture at this exquisite hotel in the heart of Oslo.

Book your stay at Hotel Continental now for an unforgettable experience in Oslo.

Important information:

When booking 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: OSL

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Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 751 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Amanda couple gb
10
Oslo touring with friends
Pros:

Location and service

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Hayat family_with_children qa
9
Excellent and well recommended.
Pros:

Location is excellent and rooms are spacious. Staff are very friendly and very helpful.

Cons:

No swimming pool or youth room for kids.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
4
45annea Couples Galway, County Galway, Western Ireland
10
Wonderful Experience
Pros:

Fabulous hotel - great accommodations, food, staff and a great location to view the attractions in Oslo.

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
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Mohammed couple sa
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Todd244 Couples Connecticut
4
Very Disappointing for a Five-Star Hotel
Pros:

We stayed two nights in one of Hotel Continental’s premier suites at approximately $3,700 per night. Given its five-star positioning, Leading Hotels of the World membership and American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts affiliation, the experience fell remarkably short.
There was no doorman or bellman when we arrived, so my driver and I carried five heavy bags into the hotel ourselves. Luggage delivery was extremely slow, and while five bags initially arrived, 2 hand bags were missing. Calls to housekeeping and reception repeatedly went unanswered. We encountered stained and worn towels, a stained bathrobe, inadequate bedding for the king bed, and a replacement duvet that arrived around 10 PM and was still too small. Even basic requests required repeated calls. Bedding was replaced by a bellman.
Some individual employees were very good, including the receptionist, porter and Manager on Duty. The problem appeared to be the overall operation and management, not the efforts of individual staff.
What was particularly disappointing was the response after I raised these issues directly with Hotel Director Nina Henriette Brandanger and owner and CEO Elisabeth C. Brochmann. Rather than squarely addressing the cumulative failures, the response emphasized that it had been a “very busy weekend” and attributed aspects of our experience to Norwegian hospitality and differing personal expectations of a five-star hotel.
That response was almost as disappointing as the stay. Unanswered telephones, inadequate staffing, missing luggage and stained linens are not cultural differences or matters of personal preference.
Hotels have bad days. What distinguishes a true five-star hotel is both the consistency of its service and how management responds when it fails. At approximately $7,400 for two nights in one of Hotel Continental’s premier suites, both the experience and management’s response fell well short of the standard the hotel represents and charges for.

2026-08-26 via Tripadvisor
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Amelita Natividad couple ae
10
Pleasant stay🥰
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff and clean hotel 😊

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Ecem couple tr
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Masha solo_traveller lv
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Randa solo_traveller ae
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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guildf0rd Couples Guildford, Surrey, England
10
Perfect hotel
Pros:

A perfect hotel. Great staff. Gorgeous rooms and exceptional breakfast

2026-08-21 via Tripadvisor
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Karel Novak couple cz
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Mina couple gb
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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John extended_group gb
9
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Homyar family_with_children sa
10
Pros:

Cons:

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Nadège family_with_children fr
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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julio couple cl
9
Pros:

Todo en general
Excelente atención

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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cristina couple us
10
Hope to stay there again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Aktham extended_group qa
10
Very welcoming faces and well responsive team for any need
Pros:

Stuff

Cons:

Location

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Fahad couple sa
10
Nice place and location
Pros:

Every thing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Lucie couple cz
8
2026-08-09 via Nuitee