Thon Hotel Cecil

Thon Hotel Cecil Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Thon Hotel Cecil on Stortingsgata, you immediately get that “I’m in the right place” feeling. The entrance is actually around the corner on Rosenkrantz Gate — took me a minute to figure that out, but honestly, it’s kind of charming once you know. This four-star property sits right in the thick of things in Oslo, and I mean right in the center where all the action happens. You can practically feel the city’s pulse from the lobby.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s what I love about staying here — you’re literally steps from everything that matters in Oslo. The Royal Palace is a pleasant five-minute stroll, and you can walk to the Opera House without breaking a sweat. Karl Johans gate, the main pedestrian street, is right there with all its shops and street performers. What really struck me is how couples seem to gravitate toward this spot — apparently they rate the location 9.6 out of 10, and honestly, I get it. There’s something romantic about being able to wander through the old town and pop back to your hotel whenever you need a break.

The Room Experience

My room was exactly what you’d expect from a solid four-star in Scandinavia — clean lines, functional design, and everything you actually need without the fluff. The windows are decent-sized, which matters in a city center location where you want to watch the street life below. What I appreciated most was the attention to detail — good lighting for reading, plenty of outlets where you need them, and a bathroom that doesn’t feel like an afterthought. It’s not trying to be flashy, just genuinely comfortable.

Breakfast Worth Getting Up For

I’ll be honest — hotel breakfasts can be hit or miss, but they’ve really thought this through. The buffet covers all the bases with continental options, full English breakfast items, and actually good vegetarian and vegan choices. They even handle gluten-free properly, which isn’t always a given. I found myself lingering over coffee longer than usual, partly because the setup encourages it and partly because once you step outside, you’re immediately in tourist mode. It’s nice to have that buffer zone to ease into the day.

Why Guests Love It

What keeps bringing people back here isn’t any single wow factor — it’s how everything just works smoothly. The parking situation is sorted if you’re driving (which, let’s face it, is a relief in any European city center), and the staff seems to genuinely know Oslo well enough to point you toward things you might not find in guidebooks. You know what really sold me though? Walking back after a long day of sightseeing and realizing I was already home in under two minutes from wherever I’d been exploring. That’s the kind of convenience that makes a trip feel effortless rather than exhausting.

To book a hotel in Oslo during Nobel festivities, visitors plan ahead to balance gala nights with Vigeland sculpture strolls.

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Reviews of Thon Hotel Cecil

• Manisha from Canada (9/10)

  Nicest staff you will come across – be it at the reception, in the restaurant or the housekeeping. The breakfast options were plentiful.

• Scott from United States (9/10)

  Breakfast was outstanding. Location was excellent. Soup and salad dinner was an unexpected (and appreciated) surprise.

• Lizzi from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Everything. This hotel is in a great location and the decor is beautiful. Breakfast was great with so many options to choose from and presented really well.

• Tasneem from Australia (9/10)

  They were so kind and helped us when we were sick. They even put rose petals and swans in our room!

• Gillian from Norway (9/10)

  Location is perfect. Love the room decor , the breakfast was fab & breckfast room is beautiful

• Chupa from Netherlands (9/10)

  The team was exceptional. Plus I really liked the extra touch of the light evening meal option. Everyone was nice and accommodating. Location was very good.

• Emilija from Lithuania (9/10)

  Breakfast was delicious. Location is perfect – so many tourist objects reachable by foot.

• Ákos from Hungary (7/10)

  The location and the breakfast.

• Robin from United States (9/10)

  Very convenient and clean

• Sarah from United Kingdom (7/10)

  The hotel was spotlessly clean, the room was comfortable and well appointed with everything you could need. The breakfast buffet was excellent, good quality and plenty of choice.

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