Thon Hotel Slottsparken

This is a very comfortable hotel in an excellent location, about a 10-15 walk from the central train station, right next to the palace, and just a couple of blocks from the University of Oslo. The buffet breakfasts and coffee are absolutely wonderful (much, much better than breakfasts in American hotels at the same price point). There are Nespresso machines in the room. I stayed 4 nights and was given an upgraded room, which I appreciated. As everywhere in the service industry in Norway, the staff at the front desk speak excellent English, and many of the staff in the breakfast room did too. [Note: this review is for the Thon Hotel Slottsparken. Thon hotels are different, and the Thon airport hotel, for example, is not as nice as the Slottsparken.]

I stayed at Thon Hotel Slottsparken for two nights, and while it didn’t exactly blow me away, it’s a perfectly decent place to stay. The staff at check-in were friendly, though a bit on the quiet side—they could’ve given me a bit more of a tour of the place, but I had to ask about the facilities myself, like a bit of a treasure hunt. The hotel isn’t what you’d call “luxury,” but it’s functional. The carpets in the common areas were a bit “well-loved,” but it didn’t bother me much. The room felt a bit cold and bare at first, and getting to it was like a mini expedition through the building. But once I settled in, it was comfortable enough. The bed and pillows were absolute winners—solid 10/10 for sleep comfort. Breakfast was simple but tasty. The freshly baked bread and batter were the stars of the show—honestly, I haven’t had anything like it in ages. The coffee was good, and there were fresh juices available too. The chef was cracking jokes with customers, and the new waiter was friendly, though a bit green. A few more options on the hot counter would’ve been nice, though. One odd thing—housekeeping changed the bin but didn’t bother with the towels. No biggie, but I thought a quick towel swap wouldn’t hurt. Also, I couldn’t help but wonder why the pillowcases and duvet covers were all turned around face down—was it some kind of secret hotel ritual? Check-in and check-out were smooth, and the location is spot on—about 20 minutes from the central station and just a short walk to a station with a direct link to Oslo Airport. Overall, if you’re after a comfortable, no-frills stay, Thon Hotel Slottsparken fits the bill. Not luxury, but for the price, it’s definitely worth considering—and who knows, you might even get a joke or two from the chef!

Breakfast was excellent. A fantastic choice for all. Loved the separate gluten free section with cereal, bread, yoghurts and alternative milk. Delighted with the separate toaster and the fact that some days there were gf pancakes and always a sweet treat. Kitchen area in room was ideal with fridge to keep drinks cold. It also had a microwave and hob if needed. Bed comfy.

The hotel and staff seemed to go out of there way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We booked fairly early and asked for a "room with view of the Palace Grounds and on an upper floor if possible" which is exactly what we got. It was an excellent comfortable room, just exactly what we had asked for.

Great location, only 10 minutes walking to Christmas Market or harbor. Still quiet location. Nice apartment with two shared rooms, our daughter had enough privacy. Breakfast was amazing, staff willing to fulfill any additional request. Friendly approach at the reception but at the breakfast as well. Warm room apart from was snowing outside. We would love to come back one day.