A very nice hotel, surprised that it's not rated more highly...

There are many good things to say... clean, nice, great location, super staff, etc. It wasn't easy to figure out where this hotel is on the Oslo map (just off the city center), but it was easy to find (#11 tram from Oslo S or #19 - I think - from downtown). It is also within walking distance (5-10 min) of Majorsten, a train station, and Vigeland Park (a big nice park with many Vigeland sculptures). It is on a pretty street, with lots of nice shops for the shoppers out there. There are many convenience stores, bakeries nearby, and a supermarket about 5 minutes away. There are also some nice restaurants near Majorsten.

The staff was very helpful with everything and very accomodating. There is free Internet in the lobby, and what amounts to a vending machine in your room, with very reasonable rates (compared to nearby convenience stores).

The only potential down side: the room wasn't huge, but it was roomy enough and I was quite comfy.

I got this room for 150 / night or so, and I thought it was a great bargain. I LOVED their breakfast. I rarely eat a big breakfast, and I thought about having 3-4 servings!

I would absolutely stay there again.

The hotel is okay. The room I stayed in was a double. The bath was just the shower and toilet. No tub and no shower cutain. So, the toilet paper got wet and the floor was wet if you needed to use it after showering. The sink was in the "bedroom" area and was small. There was little room for toiletries. Part of the wall separating the bath was glass. No privacy for showering or for using the toilet. Not good if you are sharing the room with someone. The bed was great. Don't open the window. An insect came in my room and stung me. OUCH! The breakfast was nice with hot foods as well as fruit, cereal, etc. The people in the lobby were very helpful to me - giving me directions and help around the city. The tram is right outside the door and the train is a few blocks away. Overall it was okay. If you are traveling alone, it is definitely adequate.

I stayed in this hotel for 12 days on a half business half pleasure trip to Oslo. The room was small, but extremely clean. The wooden floors gave it a more open feel and the bathroom was very clean and manageable and had the typical Scandinavian heated floor, a feature that I absolutely love! The location is great, as other reviewers have stated the hotel lies in a very popular shopping area with lots of unique shops, coffee shops and restaurants. It's an easy walk to the castle, vigeland park, and the sentrum area of Oslo. There are always taxi's around and the tram too, but I found it just as easy and satisfying to walk. The breakfast was a very typical Norwegian breakfast with lots of bread, eggs, pate, cheese, meats, jams, etc; That in itself was a great value and a great way to start the day! The coffee is terrible, but I have not had very many great cups of coffee anywhere in Scandinavia so it was no bother. :)
The hotel staff were incredibly helpful. My luggage got left in Paris on the way over and they were very kind and concerned and helped me make contact with the right people in order to get my luggage delivered. I went to Oslo to record a record on my laptop with a friend who, after that trip to Oslo became my husband. We ended up recording a lot of the record in the hotel room line in so as not to disturb other guests, and the staff were all very understanding and respectful of the expensive recording equipment that I had strewn about the room when they came to tidy up and bring fresh linens. Overall it was a fantastic experience, a great home away from home, and a great value for Oslo. I booked in at around 595.NOK per day. I HIGHLY recommend this hotel to anyone who likes clean, comfortable, and friendly, and are not too obsessed with fancy.

For the price, it was right on par. The hotel itself was a nice place, good breakfast, and friendly staff. What I really enjoyed, though, was the shopping nearby. Fun stores, deli counters, and coffeeshops surround this hotel. Also, on a clear morning, you can step out and see the famous ski jump up on the mountain. The hotel is about a 15 minute walk from the city center and you pass the lovely palace along the way. And since most of our time wasn't spent the hotel, it was perfect.