Ratings based on 1,820 Verified Reviews
4.7 Room cleanliness
4.6 Service & staff
4.6 Room comfort
4.7 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler from Pompton Lakes
Posted 29 Nov 2024
Disappointed that the advertised Rituals amenities were no longer available since they changed to a Swiss organic brand that smelled like Pine. Who wants to walk around and smell like a Pine tree? No one.
Also we were told that the supposed “heated” floors were at a set temp. However, we never felt any warmth from the bathroom floor. So I highly doubt those are heated floors and thus it’s false advertisement.
Everything else was fine. They have an excellent breakfast spread. Location was extremely convenient.
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 Nov 2024
Hotel is conveniently located to transportation and shopping. Room was nice but extremely small!!! Several days before I arrived. I informed the hotel that I was traveling for my birthday celebration. They helped me celebrate by giving me the worse room in the hotel. Had to take the main elevator to second floor. Then walk to the back of the hotel through the breakfast dining room to a hidden elevator at the back of the hotel. Then take that elevator up one floor to get to my room. Which had a view of the breakfast dining room skylight. Nice hotel but don’t expect any extras. They didn’t even clean our room. I think it was so hidden they forgot about it. I should have stayed at The Grand Hotel. Which is directly next door.
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 Nov 2024
Phenomenal breakfast, phenomenal soaps that smell intensely of christmas
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Nov 2024 by Karl Johan Hotel, Hotel Management
Dear Claire,Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is greatly appreciated.We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our breakfast and that our soaps brought the spirit of Christmas to life for you. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another phenomenal experience soon.Best Regards,Karl Johan Hotel
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 Nov 2024
It was easy to get to everything we needed and Vinterland was right outside in the park — dozens of shops with waffles, crepes, gyros, a Ferris wheel, more rides and ice skating. Plus the staff were always helpful, even at 4:30am.
Comment from Hotel Management
26 Nov 2024 by Karl Johan Hotel, Hotel Management
Dear Brian,Thank you for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our convenient location and had a great time exploring Jul i Vinterland—it truly is magical with its shops, delicious treats, and fun attractions.It is wonderful that you were able to enjoy the rides, ice skating, and all the festive vibes just steps away from us.We are also delighted that our team could assist you whenever needed, even in the early hours! Your kind words mean the world to us, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable moments soon.Best Regards,Karl Johan Hotel
by A verified traveler
Posted 25 Nov 2024
Great!
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Nov 2024 by Karl Johan Hotel, Hotel Management
Thank you for your kind review!We would love to welcome you back!
by A verified traveler
Posted 25 Nov 2024
Great
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Nov 2024 by Karl Johan Hotel, Hotel Management
Thank you for your kind review!We would love to welcome you back!
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Nov 2024
Location is the best !
Comment from Hotel Management
21 Nov 2024 by Karl Johan Hotel, Hotel Management
Dear Karen,Thank you for your kind review! We really apreciate it.It is wonderful to know you were satisfied with our location, and had a good experience with us.We hope to welcome you back for another lovley stay!Best Regards,Karl Johan Hotel
by A verified traveler from Redondo Beach
Posted 20 Nov 2024
by A verified traveler from Redondo Beach
Posted 19 Nov 2024
What a great property directly in front of the Christmas markets! Andres and the staff were super helpful and the breakfast is impeccable!! Would highly recommend to stay here. I would not recommend having a car as Oslo is a walkable city and not designed for cars. Train from the airport is the cheapest and most convenient recommendation. Only a 10-min walk to the hotel.
Comment from Hotel Management
21 Nov 2024 by Team Karl Johan, Hotel Management
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the hotel's prime location, especially in front of the Christmas markets. It's fantastic to hear that Andreas and the staff provided exceptional service and that you found the breakfast impeccable. We appreciate your recommendation and your advice regarding transportation—Oslo's walkability and the convenient airport train are indeed highlights. We hope to welcome you back for another great stay!
by A verified traveler
Posted 17 Nov 2024
