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"This historic property was in an ideal location - near restaurants, shopping, historic sites, train station, and parks. It was quiet and in top-notch ... " More

By a verified traveler on Thu 13 Jul 2023

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Hotel Description

4-star Art Deco hotel near Parliament

Oslo City Centre stay

You'll be steps from Parliament and within a 10-minute walk of Jernbanetorget with a stay at this Oslo City Centre hotel. Also, Royal Palace is within half a mile (1 km) and Oslo Spektrum is within 2 miles (3 km).

Renovated in 2020

This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free buffet breakfast and free WiFi. Business travelers can take advantage of the laundry service. There's a gym and multilingual staff can provide around-the-clock assistance.

Standard Double Room – Quiet Courtyard

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$180* Per night/room Mar 31 - Apr 1

Cosy Small Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Double Room for Disabled

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Karl Johan Hotel ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Karl Johan Hotel

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5 out of 5
This historic property was in an ideal location - near restaurants, shopping, historic sites, train station, and parks. It was quiet and in top-notch condition. No review is complete without acknowledging the amazing breakfast that is included with the stay! It was beautiful, bountiful, and delicious. I am not a breakfast person, but I became one during this stay. The staff at the front desk were so polite and helpful. Thank you! When we checked out, we walked a few short blocks to the train station to take the express train to the airport. It could not have been easier. Do not hesitate to book a stay here. It is wonderful!

Posted by , from Floyds Knobs on Jul 13, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 9, 2023 by Team Karl Johan

Dear Kathryn,Thank you so much for sharing your expierience with us. We are delighted to hear you found our staff to be friendly and the breakfast buffet to have many choices. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back soon :)Best regards,Karl Johan Hotel Team

Property Features

Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the eco-certified Karl Johan Hotel. A complete renovation of Karl Johan Hotel was completed in June 2020. This 4-star Oslo hotel is smoke free.

  • 157 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1899
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Nationaltheatret Station (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)
  • Metro station: Stortinget Tram Station (0.2 km / 0.1 mi)

Room Amenities

Karl Johan Hotel offers 157 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • LED television
  • Digital channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 250.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Karl Johan Hotel

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is not cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property does not follow a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: NOK 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 250.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)y
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.