A hotel with a historical heart, that has extended into less interesting adjoining buildings. The rooms, even in the more modern buildings are boutique in feel and quality - with very nice furnishings and unique artwork. The Cafe / bar has an interesting history, but lacked a little atmosphere (although we visited out of season). Some of the other parts... more

I've stayed in this hotel twice, and I don't have a great deal to say about it. It's a perfectly good base for doing business in Oslo. I found the service on this occasion a little below par (they didn't bring the iron and ironing board to my room as I had requested) but it's generally just fine. more

ONe of the worst experiences of my life! A five star hotel without air-conditioning?? just a small fan??? they took for ever to make the rooms up, Did not change the towels, nor rthe napkings, or the soap, everyday. Nevertheless, I have to say the breakfast was very good, the hotel quite elegant, and a very good location. By the... more

Very well located hotel - you can walk everywhere from here. Good sized rooms. Elegant reception / bar. Pleasant staff. Excellent breakfast Rooms are not air conditioned, and can be VERY noisy in the evenings as they overlook downmarket bars which are open till at least 3am and play VERY loud music ... Decor is quite dated (think 1970's/80's), however... more

My husband is Norwegian and we not only had our wedding reception at Hotel Continental but we have stayed here over 10 times … perhaps I can offer some feedback. (1) Hotel Continental is the best hotel in Oslo. We stay here when we can. (Amazingly) they are usually closed when we are back for Christmas, when which we stay... more

I expected highest standards - the Continental calls itself "the only leading hotel in the world in Norway" - and I was disapponited. Here's why: - a smelly room (difficult to say what smell it was, but it was not pleasant) - a not that big room - too small bedsheets (you could see the mattress) - a balcony with... more

This is supposed to be one of the "Luxury Hotels of the World" but isn't really. Implying that there are no better hotels in Scandinavia is a bit wide of the mark. That's not to say it is a bad place, but it's just a little over-hyped. Good points: Location - very close to everything and a short walk, even... more

Hotel Continental is lovely. The rooms are fair sized with excellent bathrooms. The cost of the very large and delicious breakfast buffet was included in the price of the room. It is two blocks to the harbor. The only downside is that Oslo had the highest temps ever recorded. The hotel should have air conditioning next summer. more

We stayed at the Continental for two nights before heading up to Svalbard at the end of the first week of July 2009. We arrived very late on a Friday night in the wee hours after a long train delay from Bergen. Our room at the Continental was a marvelous large bedroom and huge bathroom. However, the room was beastly... more