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BEST WESTERN Karl Johan Hotell

3.0 of 5
Karl Johans Gate 33, Oslo 0162, Norway (Formerly Norlandia)
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BEST WESTERN Karl Johan Hotell
Ranked #44 of 87 hotels in Oslo
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Vallensbaek Strand, Denmark
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I have stayed at many hotels around Karl Johan and quality and company travel policy makes it challenging. This how ever is a real and affordable hotel. The rooms have windows and street view plus they are more spacious than other tourist hotel in the area. Breakfast is well sorted with both international and Norwegian specialities. I enjoyed making my... More

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Bridgnorth, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This is the second time we have stayed here. This time for 2 nights The receptionists we met were all very friendly and made you feel special. Both the rooms we were given were great - just beware if your room faces Karl Johans Gate or the Grand Hotel - it could be very noisy. The breakfasts were excellent and... More

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London
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34 reviews 34 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I stayed at this hotel a while ago, end of December 2012 sadly only for one night between flights. Hotel is conveniently situated only a few minutes’ walk away from the train station up the high street in a very beautiful building. Check-in, check-out was quick and easy despite a very busy time. I requested a quiet room with a... More

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Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This hotel is centrally located in Oslo, a few minutes walk from the the metro from the Airport.(National Theatre) Rooms very clean .Coffee/ tea making facility on the 2nd floor. Breakfasts lovely. What made this hotel stand out for us was the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.

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Brisbane
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68 reviews 68 reviews
55 hotel reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

We had been recommended this hotel by friends and we were not disappointed. We had a room on the top floor facing the courtyard as we had asked for a quiet room and although one those attic type rooms it was comfortable, spacious enough and quiet. The reception staff were extremely helpful especially the lovely Dora who was a great... More

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Luxor, Egypt
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Plain but airy rooms. Windows to open. Spacious bathroom. OK breakfast. Friendly straff. Honest and good 3 star. Not expensive. A hotel with some memories of good old times. A gorgeous staircase lading to the upper floors. We stayed for two nights, with an open window at night. But no noise Even frem the main Karl Johan street.

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Solna, Sweden
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

BW Karl Johan is located in the absolute centre of Oslo, within walking distance of the central station, where the airport train arrives, and most other sights. There's plenty of restaurants, shopping centres and convenient stores nearby. The hotel itself is clean and tidy, but doesn't offer much more than a room for the night. Breakfast is very average, probably... More

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See 3 more reviews by Zebban for Oslo
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

Really friendly Helpful staff. Amazing location in the heart of Oslo. The Kings palace at one end of the street, parliament at the other and an ice skating rink opposite. Surrounded by restaurants, bars and theatres. The beds were amazingly comfortable and the rooms spotlessly clean. The breakfast was a real bonus. There was everything you could imagine including many... More

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Wiltshire, UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

Booked well in advance for 2 adults and a 2 year old. I was a bit concerned that we would be shoe-horned into a small room with 3 beds. On arrival we were welcomed by friendly and professional staff. The room was excellent - actually a suite (I only booked a family room) - with a double sofa bed for... More

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Arendal, Norway
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

The rooms are about the smallest i've ever been in, and ive been i some! Single bed for a business trip is fine, but the single bed is more or less the only thing you are able to fit in there... A lot of furneture noise constantly from the resturant above my room, (who puts a resturant on top of... More

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Also Known As:
Best Western Karl Johan Hotell Hotel
Best Western Karl Johan Hotell Hotel Oslo
Norlandia Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
Address: Karl Johans Gate 33, Oslo 0162, Norway (Formerly Norlandia)
Region: Norway > Eastern Norway > Oslo
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #44 of 87 hotels in Oslo
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
On Oslo’s main street and in the heart of the city centre lies this historic hotel from 1899. Next to the Parliament and within immediate walking distance to a variety of museums, attractions, shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel has 114 rooms, as well as 5 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 60 people. Most rooms renovated during 08/09. ... more   less 
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