I usually stay at 5 star hotels so I have some point of comparison with this one. The lobby is beautiful and the lobby bar, cafe and hipper second floor bar (which is not run by the hotel by the way, so no charging to room) are very good. The location really can't be beat--a short walk to the harbor,... More

Nice welcome , people have mile when welcoming you . At noon , rooms are not ready , and you got to wait . Reception gives a map of the city and informs you about the best places to see . Unfortunately, rooms are not the same standard . Very small , old decoration, and very very cold though I... More

The hotels in Norway are not rated. I'm staying in Oslo and from my research the only 2 hotels near to a 5 star rating is The Grand Hotel & The Hotel Continental. My advice is to stay at the Grand Hotel. I checked into the Hotel Continental, a Junior Suite, quite pricey and it was very small. When i... More

With a lobby that is classy and open, you can meet for tea, or just sit and read. I really like this hotel. The rooms and halls have a air about them, that are better then the other big central hotels, and the ambiance is sort of boutique like. It sits just across from the National Theatre and has the... More

This is apparently the only five star hotel in Oslo. The building itself is quite old and they tried to keep decoration in an old fashion way resembling half a century ago which is nice. The highlight of my stay was the service . Every staff in this hotel is well oriented toward guest hospitality. Really wonderful ! The location... More

The hotel location is perfect: very central, on Stortingsgata, opposite the National Theatre and a stone's throw from the Royal Palace. The staff were very professional and the receptionist who checked me in was very efficient. My room had a very nice view over the theatre and the square, and Molton Brown toiletries, which are just fine. The fact that... More

I celebrated my birhtday at Hotel Continental in September 2011 and enjoyed every moment of it. I was upgraded to a wonderful suite with large balcony, with views of Karl Johan Street and The National Theatre. Great location, just 1 min from airport train and harbour area. Best choice in central Oslo, if you can afford it. Search around and... More

We stayed here with our family in June of 2011. This is a great, central location if you are staying in Oslo. It is just a few blocks from the waterfront area where you can catch the ferry to the Brygge area or eat at any number of neat locations. And the subway line is just across the street. The... More

The best hotel in Norway! Frendly staff. The breakfast is deliscous. The rooms are nice and clean. Overall just excellent! More