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Thon Hotel Arena

3.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Lillestrom

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Free daily buffet breakfast
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Standard Single Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Business Room, Non Smoking | Interior detail
Exterior
Thon Hotel Arena, connected to the convention center, offers a vibrant retreat with modern comforts. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet on the terrace or unwind in the sauna and spa tub. With amenities like an indoor pool, swimming pool with sun loungers, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage at your fingertips.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Business Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Business Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
TV
Renovated in 2018
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Standard)

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
TV
Renovated in 2018
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
TV
Renovated in 2018
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Business Room, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nesgata 1, Lillestrom, 2004

What's nearby

  • NOVA Spektrum Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Strømmen Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Akershus University Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Triaden Lorenskog Storsenter - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • SNØ - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lillestrom Station - 5 min walk
  • Furuset T-Bane - 11 min drive
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Republic - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Epic Kaffebar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boulangerie Garçon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Laari Adda - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lobby - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thon Hotel Arena

Hotel connected to the convention center, remodeled in 2018
At Thon Hotel Arena, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and a computer station
Room features
All 355 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Recycling, electric kettles, and heating

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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
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (NOK 255 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2002
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - March 2018
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 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 June 20 to August 20:
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 400 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 300.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NOK 100.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: NOK 255 per day
  • Pet fee: NOK 400 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 100.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 300.0 per night

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Thon Arena
Thon Arena Skedsmo
Thon Hotel Arena
Thon Hotel Arena Skedsmo
Thon Hotel Arena Hotel
Thon Hotel Arena Lillestrom
Thon Hotel Arena Hotel Lillestrom

Frequently asked questions

Is Thon Hotel Arena pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 400 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thon Hotel Arena?

Self parking is available for NOK 255 per day.

What time is check-in at Thon Hotel Arena?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thon Hotel Arena?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Thon Hotel Arena located?

Located in the heart of Lillestrom, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of NOVA Spektrum Convention Center and ODEON Lillestrøm Theater. Strømmen Shopping Center and Akershus University Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km). Lillestrom Station is 5 minutes by foot and Sagdalen Station is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

Thon Hotel Arena Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 623 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1022 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay ! The manager of the Hotel, Sidsie, was exceptional! Our room was very nice and the buffet was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to rest and very close to train station, restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the shower hot and good pressure, asked reception to remove alcohol from room for personal choices and it was done within an hour while I was out. Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamen V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet workspaces; I did not explore shopping options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent business-style hotel. Immaculately clean and feels brand new. Close to train station and an easy 10 minute trip into central Oslo. High quality and generous breakfast buffet was included with our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fair priced for the area. Breakfast options were extensive. Quiet comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jörn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! From the moment we walked in to our departure we were treated incredibly well! They even overheard us mention our flight was earlier than breakfast being served and had 2 breakfast to go bags ready for us as we checked out! Staff was 5 ⭐️ star all the way!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a short five minute walk away from the train station, which made it really convenient to go to Oslo. The staff was extremely courteous and friendly. The breakfast offered a plethora of items for me. I will stay here again the next time I visit Norway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winston John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the convention centre. All of a 30second walk but the hotel feels like it is in its own and is very well presented. Food options good and the rooms excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halvor-Dag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business trip

Nice and silent rooms. God breakfast Location very good, walking distance to city and Convention Center
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hsin-Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is spacious,my and stylish, the staffs are super friendly, hotel offers wide variety of options for breakfast buffet and is very delicious! The location is perfect to attend the event in Nova spectrum or take train to go to Oslo city center or airport. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naif Saqer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabrizio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with top facilities. Awesome swimming pool and mouthwatering breakfast. Excellent place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baojun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mubarak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting place and the staff were wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time at the Thon. We especially enjoyed the wonderful breakfast and the sauna and jacuzzi after long hiking days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, free and safe parking under the building, fine room, good breakfast.

8/10 Good

NATHANIEL HERBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel clean rooms good facilities food was excellent, bar and restaurant was very nice, not far to walk into town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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