Grand Hotel Oslo

I love this hotel. Maybe not so much as a hotel guest as I live in Oslo, but every May 17th (Norway's constitutional day) for the last 57 years we have had the pleasure of having s room with a view of Karl Johan watching the children's parade. This year was magical. 60.000 kids and 130 schools participated. Well worth a visit if you are in town on that day.

Third time staying here and always amazing! Service is fantastic, rooms are wonderful, clean, excellent location, and the breakfast every morning is phenomenal. No weaknesses from my view and always top-notch. THE place to stay in Oslo!

Reception service came across as polite but artificial. Several contradictions and policies which varied depending on whom you spoke with, so thankfully the beds and toiletries provided excellent respite from the ordeal.
The breakfast was standard and uninspired; there are better spreads from other hotels in Oslo.
Excellent location and amenities otherwise marred by a lack of sophistication on the hospitality front.

This is one of the grandest hotels in Oslo and where the VIPs stay when in town for the Nobel Prizes. I was able to stay here only because this year’s festivities were scaled back for the lockdown. I got a room for around $250. The room was small and had appealing view, but I was barely there. Otherwise, was glad to be there in every way.  Including the grand breakfast at the Grand Cafe.