Hotel Bristol

"We enjoyed our stay. The staff is very friendly. The room was quiet. The balcony has a nice view. The breakfast was amazing. The hotel is very convenient to explore Oslo. I would definitely come back here."

"I vacationed in Norway for a week and spent the first leg in Oslo. I'm not too picky so snagged a room at the Bristol because it was incredibly well priced. The room was comfortable, quiet, and helped me rest. Guest services were actually helpful, giving me advice on an outstanding cocktail bar to visit, arranging transport and teaching me about the city. They even provided a power adapter for my US plug, urging me not to go out and buy one. Housekeeping was efficient and seamless. The Spa is phenomenal. I'm a frequent spa-goer in the USA and the facility at the Bristol would be priced three to four times as much Stateside. Finishings are elegant, the hot-cold pool/sauna suite is wonderful, and the main pool area is true to the pictures you see on their website. The concierge Paulina was incredibly helpful and welcoming, giving me a tour spontaneously. I booked a massage, and the therapist (I am truly sorry I forgot her name, but for reference the massage was on August 15 at 11am) was the most skilled I have had, incorporating movement and stretching in unique ways. There isn't really a tipping culture here from what I gathered but I felt compelled to tip because it was one of the best massages I've ever had. The hotel is fortunate to have her! Location is prime, close to all the shops, transport access points etc. Close enough to everything that I did more walking than was expecting and loved it - Oslo central is very walkable! Breakfast: Holy Mary Mother of God what a delight. Fresh, tasteful, great selection between vegetables and meats, coffee that tastes intentionally brewed not mixed from some powder, and a beautiful space to sit down, unwind and start your day. I'll be returning to Norway soon and the Bristol will be where I will stay. I cannot recommend the establishment enough."

"Hotel Bristol in Oslo certainly has an elegant charm and an outstanding breakfast served on fine porcelain with real silverware, but our stay was marred by notable room layout and service flaws. Service was noticeably lacking, particularly at the Bristol Grill. Upon arrival, we were left standing at the entrance for 15 minutes before the maître d' finally came to seat us. Be cautious if you are assigned Room 316. The layout is awkward, with the TV placed directly in front of the dividing wall between the bed and the bathroom. Instead of facing a street or city view, the window looks directly out onto a large maintenance HVAC/ventilation unit. More concerningly, the two single beds had only loose mattress pads rather than proper mattresses—one pad slipped right out of the frame, causing my husband to fall. Housekeeping logistics also fell short. Every morning, a long line of maintenance carts cluttered the hallway, making it frustratingly difficult to enter and exit our room. It is a beautiful property, but management needs to address these basic comfort and operational issues."