Frogner House Apartments - Bygdoy Alle 53

Bygdoey alle 53, Oslo 0265 Norway
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#2 of 74 Specialty lodging in Oslo
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The studio apartments have a mini kitchen with microwave, 2 hot plates, and a small fridge. There are a combined seating area and dining table, cable TV, Wi-Fi and a bathroom with shower. The 2 and 3 bedroom attic apartments have separate bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, some with a roof terrace. The apartments are well suited for short term rentals. Here you live in a venerable urban estate from 1912. The location is the heart of Frogner, in the middle of beautiful Bygdøy avenue. Close to bus and tram, 20 minutes walking distance to Skøyen. Central location and short distance to downtown. A good starting point for meetings and pleasures in the capital. Access to washer and dryer on each floor. Check-in machine on point. RESTAURANT BØLGEN & MOI GIMLE On the ground floor, you will find the energetic restaurant Bølgen & Moi Gimle with which we share the entrance. They are known for delicious food and great atmosphere, vibrant champagne brunches on Saturdays and family-oriented Sunday brunches with local food and a “eat as much as you want” buffet. The restaurant also serves breakfast from 7:00 am to 11:00 am Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 am on Saturdays. The restaurant is not part of Frogner House but we hope you visit them during your stay.
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Lynn T wrote a review Jul 2023
Grayling, Michigan199 contributions98 helpful votes
We stayed at the Frogner House Apartments after doing the Norway in a Nutshell route from Bergen to Oslo. One thing to consider, if you are doing that route, is that the luggage porter services that will collect your baggage in Bergen and deliver it to Oslo need to have a place to deliver it with a reception. Frogner House is not staffed with a reception area. We had not known of that, so when we arranged to have a porter service take our bags, they had to leave them at an office that services the apartments. That office closes at 11 pm, and by the time we got into Oslo on the train, it was almost 11 and while we just made it, it was stressful. Then we had to drag our suitcases a few blocks to the apartments. I was very disappointed with the room we had at Frogner House. There are a couple of pros: it is in a very good location, close to the Vigeland Sculpture Park, and with many nice places to eat nearby; there are nice convenient hooks by the door; there is a large window that opens fairly wide; the finishes are nice; it's modern; the beds are comfortable; the linens were fine including the towels; the bathroom was actually fine except that it has terrible lighting over the sink and it could have used a fan in it because it gets super humid in there when you take a shower. The cons; the room did not look even slightly like the "brochure picture" that was on my booking from booking.com; I thought it was large enough to contain a small couch and that it was going to have an open kitchen area. It actually has an armoire that opens up with a sink and it has has pots and pans, cutlery, and glasses all tucked into this closet. It's a clever arrangement but the room is way too small to even attempt to cook in such a space. There was one small round table and two chairs, but you could only use one chair because the other one needed to have a suitcase on it. I didn't even have a place for my suitcase, I simply stored it upright on the floor and then I had to drag it onto the bed every time I wanted to access it. When we arrived we were tired, it was very late and the room was stuffy and hot. One thing that I didn't know prior to making bookings in Norway was that air conditioning is not the norm. Without air conditioning rooms can be quite stifling in summer, especially on the upper floors. If you want to leave the window open at night, that creates its own issue, as then you can't close the drapes against the long summer light. You can see from the photos that the room as pictured looked quite spacious. The reality was very different. One of the reasons I booked the apartment was the advertised laundry facilities on each floor. While there was a washer and dryer on our floor, the dryer did not work, and when I called the person you are supposed to contact about problems, she said that that was the only washer/dryer in the building. After doing some looking, I did find another washer/dryer on a different floor.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Responded 5 days ago
Hi Lynn, We're glad to hear that you found several positive aspects during your stay, including the apartment's convenient location, comfortable beds, and the amenities provided. Your comments about the bathroom's lighting and ventilation are well-noted, and we will strive to enhance these aspects for future guests. We apologize for the inconveniences you faced, especially with the porter service and the room not meeting your expectations. Your insights regarding room description accuracy, laundry facilities, and the challenges of summer temperatures are valuable to us. We are actively working to address these concerns and enhance the guest experience. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for a better stay in the future. Thank you once again for your feedback and for choosing Frogner House Apartments. Kind Regards, Arlin - FHA
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Michael I wrote a review Feb 2023
Oslo, Norway16 contributions8 helpful votes
Spent the night in this hotel for the first... and last time. At first look, the hotel looks good - a small clean room with a microscopic bathroom. But the windows do not protect against traffic noise from Bygdøy Alle at all. Under the hotel there is a big bar Bølgen&Moi and the rules say that there must be silence between 23.00 and 07.00. Yes, at 23.00 the music stopped, but at 04.00 it was turned on at full volume again. I have to go downstairs to stop the orgy. There I found alcohol-drinking cleaners who felt themselfs at at home in a closed bar. Judging by their behavior and conversation, this is not the first time they have done such party. Confident in their impunity, they calmed down only after an hour. A sleepless night in the middle of the workweek... So if you want to relax in a hotel in the Frogner area I would recommend that you stay away from this hotel and choose another one.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Mar 1, 2023
Hi Michaell, Thank you for taking the time to give us your review! Bølgen and Moi runs a Restaurant/Bar on the 1. floor, and we have communicated online that there may be noise in some rooms. For that reason, we have created two different room types; Studio (should be quiet) and Music Studio (where one must expect some noise from the restaurant below). We are sorry to hear the that restaurant caused disturbance for you. We recommend to book a regular studio on this location in the future if you need silence. We also have other locations where there is no bar/restaurant on the 1. floor. I wish you a warm welcome back and a lovely day, Best regards, Arlin
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charlene_veverka wrote a review Sep 2022
Wilton, Australia304 contributions195 helpful votes
Great location in a quiet suburb just a short tram or bus ride to all the main attractions of Oslo. The bus stop is right outside the property and very safe and secure. Self check in was very straight forward from the machine and easy to get to the room. There are little boutique restaurants and shops in the area and it is away from all the hustle and bustle of being directly in town. Although it was only a studio room we found it quite spacious and nicely setup even with a little kitchenette - every bit practical and perfect for 4 nights. Bed was so comfortable, WIFI worked well and it was very easy to process self check in when we first arrived. The shower had excellent pressure and it was nice to have the heated tiles in the bathroom as the bath mat was dry by each morning. Loved the contemporary setup of the place and just it's quirkiness. Will definitely stay at this property again when we return to Oslo! Thanks for a great stay!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded Sep 21, 2022
Hello, Thank you so much for your review. It is wonderful to hear that you you liked our apartment. We take your feedback with us in our work to become even better. Have a great day and warm welcome back to us, Best regards, Tove
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flaviaviland wrote a review Jul 2020
Stavanger, Norway156 contributions60 helpful votes
This weekend we were housed in the most stylish suite in this building. It was 3 nights that I could use my imagination with this incredible scenario. Too bad I could not stay longer in Oslo and finally visit the Frogner church located 25 meters from the apartment in where, by my window, I could imagine Frogner residents from differents eras meeting each other in that church, as well as I imagine how the bars downstairs were the same meeting point in the previous years and for some reason doesn't happen quite like it. Everything comes to an end. The hallways were very similar to a selection of Polanski films. A sum of observations made me only confabulate in my remaining time how this apart hotel institution without building service really works. How do they clean, why don't we have contact with those responsible (besides the tlf.), etc.? Does this method really prevent problems? On my floor, the washing machine was showing signs of problems and on the corridor was soaked with water and soap. As we are in summer, I wore flip flops and I could feel the soap impregnating it. Shouldn't there be a comrade who sort of checked those blunders? The first floor reserves a fascinating sculpture plus 2 empty pubs. At night they close as if they were jewelry stores and the corridor to the apartments looks like the exit from a bank.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Responded Aug 21, 2020
Hello, Thank you for taking of your time to write a review! We hope you had i nice time in oslo even if it was only a short trip. Our Service officei is in Skovveien 8 is open every day between 09:00-21:00, you can chat with us and call us if needed. Team Frogner House wish you a warm welcome back to us. Kind Regards, Arlin
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Damien D wrote a review Feb 2020
France91 contributions30 helpful votes
Our rooms were amazing. Thank you to the person who asigned our rooms. Thank you to the lady who help us when all our family was stocked outside !. Really nice apartement/hotel. Close to dowtown. just perfect . big 10. We recommend it
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Responded Feb 21, 2020
Hello Damien, Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate you taking your time to write us this nice review. We are looking forward to having you again as our guest! Kind regards Arlin Frogner House Apartments
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Александр Х wrote a review Dec 2019
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Very clean apartment, and cozy, the interior is awesome. The apartment is quiet, which is great for a family with kids. Close to the city center, 2 bus stops. The best value for money I've experienced in Oslo
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Responded Jan 6, 2020
Hi Александр, Thank you for giving us this amazing review! We are very pleased that you had such a great stay with us. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards Arlin
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Susan P wrote a review Dec 2019
Colorado6 contributions9 helpful votes
I love this place! It’s so comfortable and well equipped. I was even able to do laundry. I walked to some great little cafes, did some shopping and was able to walk from the Flytoget station. I’ve been here twice and will be back again!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Responded Jan 6, 2020
Hello Susan, Thank you so much for your nice feedback. We appreciate you taking your time to write us a review and we are looking forward to having you again as our guest! Kind regards Arlin
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jamie b wrote a review Nov 2019
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The worst hotel I have stayed in and I have stayed in some terrible hotels. The hotel is above a night club and the bed is currently vibrating violently from the noise. There is no reception, they have replaced it with a machine which doesn't work. Why does no other review mention it? AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Nov 23, 2019
Dear Jamie, Thank you for taking the time to give us your review. We are sorry to hear that your stay was not like expected. The restaurant has newly opened on the first floor, we try our best to communicate correctly and inform our guest that some rooms could have higher exposure to sound. These rooms we rent our as music studios. It was unfortunate if you had not gotten this information before you arrived. We have tried to reach you though email so we hope we hear back from you so we can resolve this situation. We hope to see you back another time, perhaps at another address of our. Kind Regards, Arlin
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227tuulas wrote a review Oct 2019
Kitee, Finland3 contributions3 helpful votes
Nice place, peaceful inveroment, good restaurants and kaffe's nearby. Beautiful and big room. Easy check-in and check-out. Small kitchen"closet" with hotplate, waterheater, microwave, fridge and dishes.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Responded Nov 3, 2019
Hi, Thank you for your positive comments. We are so happy to hear you had a great stay with us! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards Arlin
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sisae974 wrote a review Oct 2019
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They've replaced the reseption with a check in machine that's not working. The paralysed staff would do nothing to help. When we could finally get a room, it was filthy, and again, the staff would do nothing to compensate. This place used to be good. Now it's a terrible experience, and I'd recommend anyone to find another place.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Responded Nov 3, 2019
Hello, Thank you very much for your review of your recent stay with us.Your feedback is valuable to as, and we greatly appreciate your comments as we always want to improve. Our Service office is in Skovveien 8. It is possible to book apartments there as well. That way you can stay in a homely environment and still talk to our staff you you want to. Have a great day and we hope to see you back. Kind regards Arlin
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