SCANDIC GRENSEN, Oslo – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Scandic Grensen offers allergy-friendly rooms with wooden floors and adjustable twin beds. Each room includes a LED TV with satellite channels, USB connectivity, and floor-to-ceiling windows with city views. Superior rooms feature armchairs, laptop safes, and rain showers. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Dining Options
The hotel serves a breakfast buffet with over 100 items, including home-smoked salmon, warm liver paste, and organic cereals. The 24-hour shop sells snacks, beverages, and light meals. Kids can order half-portions from the à la carte menu at half price.
Location & Transport
Scandic Grensen is 150 meters from Stortorvet Tram and 1 km from Oslo Central Station. It's a 2-minute walk to Karl Johans gate shopping street and 10 minutes to the Royal Palace. The Viking Ship Museum is 3.5 km away.
Accessibility & Services
The hotel has wheelchair-accessible rooms with no-threshold showers, handrails, and adjustable beds. Public areas include a hearing induction loop and vibrating fire alarms. Staff are trained to assist disabled guests. Pets are allowed in designated rooms.
Family & Business
Kids under 12 stay free with adults. The hotel offers crayons and coloring activities. Free Wi-Fi covers all areas, including meeting spaces. A 24-hour reception and laundry service are available. The lounge has power outlets for remote work.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The room I got faced the front side of the hotel, with glass walls and a big adult-size window that could open with no visible safety latches. While the room was clean, it felt quite small for two people and tended to get hot quickly. On the upside, the service was friendly and helpful, though they seemed unaware of the odd room setup. The location was very convenient, within walking distance of the train station and close to Palace Park and many restaurants. The dining experience was nice, with fresh and healthy dishes available. The facilities were decent, and the value for money was reasonable.
Despite booking a double bed room, it was a bit stuffy and lacked air circulation towards the front, small and basic for the price. The manager went above and beyond to ensure our stay was pleasant, with helpful and friendly English-speaking staff. The location is central in Oslo with easy access to most tourist attractions but may not be ideal for a good night's sleep. The dining experience, halfway between the central train station and city center, was exceptional, offering a great breakfast to start the day.
