Thon Hotel Opera, Oslo

Kimkim team favorite · 4.7 (22 reviews) · Comfort
Modern hotel with refurbished rooms, a short walk from Oslo’s famous opera house and the airport express train

Overview

This 480-room mid-range hotel is hard to miss given its central location in port-side Bjørvika, nestled between the Oslo Opera House (hence the name) and Oslo Central Station. Rooms and suites have colorful, modern decor—some with bathtubs and balconies. The spacious lobby has a lively lounge featuring gin-based cocktails and upscale pub food, while a large breakfast buffet, included in the price, has city views.

Kimkim's Take

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Based on kimkim staff visit, August 2022 (Learn more)
Pros  
  • Enjoy a full-service hotel that's just a short stroll (under 10 minutes) from the waterfront, famous cultural landmarks, and shopping.
  • All rooms have been renovated in a bright, colorful style, and Superior Rooms feature Nespresso machines and bathrobes.
  • The trendy lounge in the lobby serves dinner and drinks, and an expansive complimentary breakfast buffet offers a wide variety of hot, cold, and healthy items. 
  • A bright fitness center has windows and a balcony for getting fresh air.
Cons
  • The large outside terrace shows some wear and tear and seems ready for renovation. 
  • This is a large hotel, and it can get busy with business travelers during the week.

Authenticity

Step into Thon Hotel Opera and you'll be greeted with a spacious lobby decorated in bold colors and funky patterns—a common motif at Thon Hotels inspired by the owner's colorful suits and trademark red knit hat. This hotel is larger than its sister properties scattered around the city, and the common spaces are typically abuzz with activity. The on-site conference center and meeting spaces attract business travelers during the week, while weekends are popular with leisure guests who seek easy access to major attractions near the hotel.

Location

The hotel is in the center of an up-and-coming area of Oslo called Bjørvika. Its closest landmark is the Oslo Opera House, just a 2-minute walk away. The sleek new Munch Museum is also a short walk from the hotel, as is Oslo Central Station and its regular express trains to and from the airport. This entire area has experienced a positive transformation in the last two decades and now offers some of the city's best culture, shopping, and dining. Other areas of the city can be accessed on foot or by public transportation with buses, trams, and subways near the hotel. A paid parking garage is available one block away. 

Rooms & Bathrooms

There are 480 rooms in several categories. Standard Rooms have bright, cheerful decor, with floral wallpaper, yellow accents, and pale hardwood floors. Bathrooms are modern and clean, with walk-in showers or bathtubs (which can be requested). Superior Rooms are a step up in size, with Nespresso machines, bathrobes and slippers, and Molton Brown bath products in eco-friendly dispensers. Business Rooms include seating areas and balconies, and Suites add separate bedrooms and a kitchenette. Extra beds and cots are available for a fee, or families can request connecting rooms. 

Amenities

One of the standout features of the hotel is its free breakfast buffet, a staple at Thon Hotels. You'll find a wide array of hot and cold items, including egg dishes, fruit smoothies, and smoked salmon. In the evening, the buzzy Eufemia Bar in the lobby serves a range of cocktails and gin-based specialties plus a dinner menu that features burgers, salads, and signature items like Asian spare ribs. There's also a spacious fitness center with a balcony and a large seasonal terrace.

Sustainability

Thon Hotel Opera is part of the Olav Thon Group, one of Norway’s largest hotel chains, and all hotels in the company are Eco-Lighthouse certified with a focus on waste and plastic reduction, recycling, saving energy, using and ordering environmentally friendly products, and cooking with organic food when possible. This hotel also runs special programs to save energy and may reward guests who opt not to get their room cleaned daily with free drink vouchers in the lobby.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +47 24103000
Hotel address icon Dronning Eufemias gate 4
Free wifi
Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Excellent Breakfast

Many guests complimented the breakfast, describing it as excellent, amazing, and delicious. The breakfast buffet is mentioned as big and the dining room as beautiful. (8 mentions)

Patricia
“a very big breakfast buffet”  — Patricia H.
B
“The morning breakfast is excellent.”  — bs w.
Karen
“great breakfast buffet”  — Karen M.
Prime Location

The hotel's location is frequently praised for being close to the train station and the Opera house. Guests appreciated the convenience, especially for travelers arriving by train. (6 mentions)

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“Right next to train station and Opera house”  — Dawn G.
Patricia
“Perfect location for travellers taking a train and airport connection.”  — Patricia H.
Marie
“Excellent accommodations very conveniently located steps from Oslo's Central Train Station.”  — Marie H.
Clean and Comfortable Rooms

Guests consistently described the rooms as clean and comfortable. The modern amenities in the rooms were also appreciated. (5 mentions)

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“Comfortable and clean”  — Dawn G.
Chris
“Gorgeous, clean, historical hotel!”  — Chris D.
Karen
“Clean, comfortable”  — Karen M.
Friendly Staff

Multiple reviews highlight the friendly and helpful staff. Guests found the staff to be very nice and accommodating, including allowing early check-ins. (4 mentions)

Syephen
“Friendly, let us check in early.”  — Syephen L.
THERESA
“The staff was really nice and very helpful.”  — THERESA G.
Marie
“Very friendly staff”  — Marie H.

Traveler Reviews

22 total ratings, 13 with reviews
4.7
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.4
Location
4.9
Staff
4.6
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.6
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Phillips P.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 03, 2024
Conveniently located, clean rooms, good breakfast buffet - just what we needed. Literally steps from the train station, which we used to arrive and depart, so the convenience was great. Read more

Conveniently located, clean rooms, good breakfast buffet - just what we needed. Literally steps from the train station, which we used to arrive and depart, so the convenience was great.

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Stayed in July 2024
Lois
Lois S.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 28, 2024
Close to the train for a 6:15 am departure and near the opera but not near the other sights we saw. It turned out that the Bristol was better located for all that we did our first 2 days.
Aside from that, which has nothing to do with the hotel, our stay was very nice and we had arranged for a bag breakfast as we had to leave very early.
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Close to the train for a 6:15 am departure and near the opera but not near the other sights we saw. It turned out that the Bristol was better located for all that we did our first 2 days.
Aside from that, which has nothing to do with the hotel, our stay was very nice and we had arranged for a bag breakfast as we had to leave very early.

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Stayed in July 2024
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Dawn G.
Allen, TX | Reviewed on Jul 05, 2024
Great location, amazing breakfast! Right next to train station and Opera house. Comfortable and clean. Read more

Great location, amazing breakfast! Right next to train station and Opera house. Comfortable and clean.

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Stayed in June 2020
M
Margaret F.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2024
Helpful staff; delicious breakfast; beautiful dining room. Read more

Helpful staff; delicious breakfast; beautiful dining room.

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Stayed in May 2024
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CORINNE O.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 19, 2024
I couldn't have chosen a better location arriving from the train. It was great so close 3 minutes walk!
The hotel was very nice and just perfect.
Breakfast was excellent!
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I couldn't have chosen a better location arriving from the train. It was great so close 3 minutes walk!
The hotel was very nice and just perfect.
Breakfast was excellent!

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It is next door to the train. Wonderful
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Stayed in May 2024
Syephen
Syephen L.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
Friendly, let us check in early. Great location. Great breakfast! Rooms very comfortable Read more

Friendly, let us check in early. Great location. Great breakfast! Rooms very comfortable

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Stayed in April 2024
Anita
Anita H.
Batavia, NY | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2023
Modern hotel with all of the amenities. Read more

Modern hotel with all of the amenities.

Authenticity & Character
Clean, typical modern hotel in a city
Location
Walking distance to the train station, city center, Spektrum center, and waterfront
Staff
The receptionist were great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in September 2023
Patricia
Patricia H.
Curaçao | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2023
Perfect location for travellers taking a train and airport connection. Also nice big rooms and a very big breakfast buffet. Read more

Perfect location for travellers taking a train and airport connection. Also nice big rooms and a very big breakfast buffet.

Authenticity & Character
Nice designs of furniture and location in the middle of the city
Location
Right next to the train station and connection with the airport
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms
Stayed in September 2023
B
bs w.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023
Very nice hotel. The morning breakfast is excellent. Great location!! Read more

Very nice hotel. The morning breakfast is excellent. Great location!!

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Stayed in July 2023
Chris
Chris D.
Boulder, CO | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2023
Gorgeous, clean, historical hotel! Read more

Gorgeous, clean, historical hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2023

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +47 24103000
Hotel address icon Dronning Eufemias gate 4
Free wifi