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Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with bars and a health club

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Suite (The Tower) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
In the heart of Oslo City Centre, Grand Hotel Oslo offers a luxurious retreat. Enjoy international dishes at Palmen Restaurant, breathtaking city views from the rooftop terrace, a rejuvenating massage at the spa, or maintain fitness routines at the health club.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Minibar
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (Plus) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room (Plus)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Grand Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Grand Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Nobel) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite (The Nobel)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse (Suite)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 1 Queen Bed (Petite)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (The Tower) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite (The Tower)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

The Nobel Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Plus Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite With View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Grand Petite Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room With View

  • Sleeps 2

Grand Petite King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

The Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Oslo City Centre, a neighborhood in Oslo, Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Oslo Opera House, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Karl Johan Gate and Aker Brygge. Oslo Reptile Park and Frognerbadet Open-Air Public Bath are also worth visiting.
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Karl Johansgate 31, Oslo, 0101

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Oslo City Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oslo Spektrum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Aker Brygge - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oslo Opera House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Stortinget Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Nationaltheatret Station - 7 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Egon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dasslokket Tostrup Friluftservering - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peppes Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic

Luxury hotel near Karl Johan Gate
Located close to Aker Brygge and Oslo Opera House, Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Palmen Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a health club and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 284 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • 42-cm LCD TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (NOK 550 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NOK 325 for adults and NOK 118 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Eight
  • Othilia
  • Palmen Restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1874
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-cm LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to December 26:
  • Sauna
  • Spa
The following facilities are closed on New Year's Day:
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 400 per pet, per stay
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NOK 200.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 325 for adults and NOK 118 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NOK 550 per night
  • Pet fee: NOK 400 per pet, per stay
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 200.0 per stay
  • Spa fee: NOK 250 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Oslo
Grand Oslo
Grand Hotel Oslo Oslo
Grand Hotel Oslo Hotel
Grand Hotel Oslo Hotel Oslo

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of NOK 400 per pet, per stay.

How much is parking at Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic?

Valet parking is available for NOK 550 per night.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic located?

Located in Oslo City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Karl Johan Gate and Aker Brygge. Norwegian Parliament and Norwegian Theatre are just steps away. Stortinget Tram Station and Stortinget T-Bane are within a 5-minute walk.

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Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1038 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Breakfast recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were great. Room was super.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great oasis
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rellay nice hotel situated in the centre of Oslo City Centre very near to lots of attractions and things to do. Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurentiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Prita

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a classic, historic, stunning building. The staff, from the doorman to reception to the restaurant, are all exceptional. Always eager to do whatever they can to elevate your experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well located historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most famous hotel in Norway also has the best location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coralee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Grand hotel was lovely. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. They had extremely helpful ideas when we asked about restaurants, transportation, shopping and sightseeing. Our room was lovely and very comfortable. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afsoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niteen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking to stay in the center of Oslo in the city’s most classic hotel, then the Grand Hotel should be your choice. It’s not “brand new”, but it is clean and safe and elegant. And the Grand Café serves an excellent breakfast buffet. We were very happy with our weeklong stay.
Grand Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about the hotel. I have travelled extensively and have never stayed in a hotel that I liked more than The Grand Hotel Oslo
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at hotel were friendly, professional, and helpful. Generous with their time to assist. Great team! The location is perfect for exploring Oslo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A truly “Grand” Hotel

Absolutely wonderful hotel. Must be the best location in Oslo. Great staff and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikram

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and all good with the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ilkay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location,along with the breakfast and cleanliness,was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, Eight Rooftop Bar, excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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