Anker Hotel Best Western Oslo

If you have ever stayed at a Best Western hotel before, forget about it because the Anker Hotel is like no other BW at all. To me it felt more like some sort of student residence, in a kind of way.

The whole place could do with an overall revamp. I personally found the green walls of my room rather unfortunate. And yet, the room was spacious, if basic, and the bed was comfortable. I never quite understood the purpose of a four-seat sofa in a single room though. A larger bed would have been of better use. The room had no air-con, not a real problem in October though, and the ever so boring BBC News was the only channel available in a language other than Norwegian. The bathroom was small, but functional.

The hotel is a straightforward 10 to 15 minute walk from Karl Johans Gate, in what seems to be quite a multi-cultural neighbourhood of Oslo, with plenty of ethnic restaurants just around the corner from the hotel on Torggata. Those sensitive to noise should also bear in mind that the hotel is on a very busy thoroughfare. The noise from the traffic did not particularly bother me as I always travel with a set of earplugs, but light sleepers should definitely consider staying in a quieter part of town.

Buffet breakfast was good, consisting of bread, cereals, hot and cold meats, eggs, fruit juice, tea and coffee. Something to look forward to first thing in the morning. There are also tea and coffee making facilities in the lobby, by the reception desk.

All in all, I found the BW Anker Hotel a decent place to stay bearing in mind that it is one of the cheapest options in an otherwise extremely expensive city, even by London standards.

Great place to stay. Small rooms, but totally functional. Breakfast was great. Staff was helpful. Very reasonable rates in a very expensive city. Great location too.

The room was small, the area was not good, the curtains were not heavy enough to cover the sun rising at 4am, and even at the 11th floor, it was still pretty noisy. But it was only £60 for a double so if you don't mind the above, I guess I'd say this hotel is ok.

The Anker Hostel is the cheapest you're gonna find in Oslo, and that's saying a lot. The ground floor is hospitable, with a lounge and a bar, but the actual rooms leave much to be desired. The shower is indistingushable from the rest of the bathroom - prepare to get everything in the bathroom soaked. The kitchen areas are more like empty cupboards and a sink - absolutely useless for weekend travelers. The best part of the hotel was the deal with the Best Western next door for a discount on their buffet breakfast - the cheapest meal you'll get in Oslo, rest assured.

Best feature of this place is its very central location.Stayed in a double room with en suite facilities which was clean but basic.Overlooked an apartment building of some sort..looked dodgy at first but was fine.Hostel staff not particularly friendly and certainly NOT helpful.Contrary to the Lonely Planet review, saw no roaches on my stay there. No breakfast included in the price-important to note in expensive Oslo.

All in all would recommend as a cheap-ish,central,clean place to stay in Oslo.

Our stay at the Anker was great. The people at the front desk were very nice & friendly and helpful with directions. Check-in and check-out was very easy and fast. There was a free breakfast every morning which was delicious, with a little something for everyone. The room itself was very nice. It was very clean. The beds were so soft and comfortable. There were two closets to hang clothes, so there was plenty of room. The floor in the bathroom was even heated! It was great.

It's a short walk from downtown, and theres a trolley right outside if you don't want to walk. It's also a short walk the "hip" part of town, with the bars and the clubs. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place. If I ever get back to Oslo, I'll be staying there.

This hotel is on two useful tram routes, and about 15 minutes walk from the railway station, 20 minutes from the port. It is attached to a hostel, and the rooms are basic, but acceptable. Breakfast is very good. There is a self service laundry in the hostel, which you can use, but the machines are v slow. Allow 3 hours. Go to see the statues in Frognerpark, go on an evening cruise around the islands, see the Viking ship museum and try the bok ole (brown ale).

We've been there for 2 nights, 17-18.08.2004.

The hotel is quite nice, rooms are clean but really small. In the bathroom there is no shower tub just a hole in the floor, but it seems it's just a Norway way.

The food was good, the location could be better (if you prefer walking, you need to walk like 15-20 minutes to the center and additional 5 to the City Hall).

Over all - like in the title - decent hotel in the city that really s*cks (at least for me).

I was stuck in this hotel for a week having pre-paid for the stay. The most annoying aspect of the hotel is the low level of lighting throughout. My room was painted an appalling barn red which made the poor light level even worse. What was most curious was that the room was equipt with a shower - but no shower enclosure! The bathroom had a drain in the floor and a surround curtain - - that's all!

The Breakfast is a generous buffet and is available from 6:30 A.M. if you relish rising in the Winter in a city that sees no sun until late morning.

There is no food service available after that and the prices charged for snacks and sodas are outrageous.

Anker Hotel Best Western. Stayed one night over the weekend. The place has no character at all. Location is good with tram and bus connections a 1 minute walk away. Rooms were clean and tidy, although on the small side. Everything as expected from a 2/3 star hotel was included.

Breakfast a selection of cold meat, cheeses, bread. Not bad as it's included in the price.We got to stay in the hotel as free upgrade from the Anker Hostel (which is in the same complex). Therefore no complaints. I'd say it's good if you are looking for a centrally located place to stay and don't need any frills.