Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Oslo

After reading other reviews I expected to walk into my room and find dust and filth everywhere. NOT SO (and I checked). My room was clean, well appointed, comfortable, and had incredible views of the city and the water. The bed was very comfortable, WiFi signal was strong and reliable, air conditioning worked well. I opted out of housekeeping so I can’t review that service. The spa area was a huge bonus. Large gym, huge clean pool, changing rooms and showers, and a sauna for each side (men’s and women’s). I would definitely stay here again.

It is definitely not the best Radisson. A part of staff is great like a lady who checked us in and she was nice and understanding and very professional but there was also a guy at the desk who barely spoke any English even with native speakers and seemed a bit rude. And the cleaning could be better because there was literally a dead fly on the floor our entire stay even though they cleaned there everyday. There was literally no lifeguard at the pool area so yeah quite unsafe. Sauna was great. The bar at the top has an awesome view also a bartender was really nice and explained our drinks to us without any problem and warned us that one of them was bitter and if we didn't try anything alike and if we were sure about it and the drinks were also pretty and tasty and quickly made though a bit expensive. So could be better if they would have a better staff but part of them are great.

We stayed at this hotel for a few days in December 2024, including over Christmas, and had a very pleasant experience. The location is excellent – right next to the Royal Palace, within walking distance of the Christmas market, and about 15–20 minutes on foot to the Opera House and waterfront. There’s even a 7-Eleven supermarket conveniently located right under the hotel. The rooms were spacious and cleaned daily. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Breakfasts were tasty, with a good variety to choose from. On Christmas Eve, the hotel offered a festive dinner at the ground-floor restaurant, which was a lovely touch. You pay once and enjoy a buffet-style meal – very convenient and enjoyable. The only minor downside was that the room felt a bit worn and dated – it’s clear the renovation wasn’t recent. Still, this didn’t impact our overall comfort. All in all, we were happy with our stay and would consider coming back!