The Thief

The hotel has luxurious feeling and exceptional breakfast, but the bed was very hard and the room wasn't worth the price.

The staff were very service-minded and helpful, and the bathroom was beautiful. We enjoyed the experience for one night but wouldn't stay again.

Incredible customer service and the best water pressure I've ever experienced with sizzling hot water — we'll definitely return.

The comfortable beds and incredible location let you walk everywhere with dining and shops right outside the front door. The downstairs bar was a super chill hangout with phenomenal cocktails — the Sassy Blossom was my favorite.

We came for my husband's birthday weekend and everything was absolutely brilliant — from our quiet room with fjord views to that legendary breakfast.

Room 728 was perfect, incredibly comfortable bed and lovely water views that the mirrors maximized beautifully. The spa was sumptuous with a gorgeous pool, and the rooftop bar had imaginative cocktails with album covers as artwork. What tied everything together was the amazing team — pure professionalism that made us feel completely taken care of throughout our stay.

The spa was incredible and gave us exactly the rejuvenation we needed after our long-haul flight and Oslo's frigid temperatures.

We only had an overnight layover, but the spa experience was worth the trek from the airport. The staff was very helpful introducing us to the pool, sauna, steam room and other amenities — we definitely felt pampered. They even prepared breakfast boxes for us to take to the airport. The restaurant had a limited menu and the food was just so-so, but the spa made up for everything.

From check-in to check-out, every aspect was brilliant — this isn't just a hotel, it's an experience in genuine hospitality and refined luxury.

The rooms are perfectly designed, quiet, and equipped with every modern amenity — it truly feels like staying in a high-end art gallery. What elevated everything was the fantastic staff who showed genuine personal care. A receptionist even gave me a complimentary gift bag simply because she said I was sweet. The food experience was exceptional from breakfast through dinner, with every meal being fresh, inventive, and delicious.

We loved the charming waterfront location and wonderful employees — Isabella at the front desk made our travel stress melt away with her warm greeting.

After a difficult travel day, Isabella warmly greeted us and even upgraded our room to a higher floor. Sylvester in the restaurant was a consummate professional — he remembered to seat us at the same cozy table each morning and had his staff warm the milk for my tea. Even on his day off, his colleague Marika knew to seat us at our favorite table. The beds were comfortable and the location by the water with great restaurants nearby was perfect.

I had a great spa experience overall, but one staff member made me feel unwelcome with an unnecessary question about whether we were hotel guests.

The main spa staff member was absolutely lovely and made us feel very welcome, but another lady behind the reception interjected to ask if we were staying at the hotel in a tone that came across as off-putting. It made what should have been a relaxing experience feel less pleasant, though everything else about the spa was wonderful.

Two big issues here — massively understaffed and a significant $30 per person fee to access the pool and spa if you're not in a suite.

The rooms were nicely designed but showing wear, with the standard room being quite small and underlit while the superior was better sized. What was frustrating was no bellman to help with luggage — we had to load and unload ourselves. Breakfast was understaffed so we couldn't get seated or served promptly, and our poached eggs came out completely raw. The pool fee was particularly galling when you're already paying premium rates.

Terrible experience with long waits and basically no service — only one counter open for check-in and room service didn't even answer.

All this mess for 500 euros per room, and you can't even get basic service. Don't expect things to go well here — with a name like 'The Thief' we should have been warned. For anyone looking for a good hotel in Oslo, definitely avoid this place.

We ate at the rooftop restaurant and had an amazing experience — whatever you do, get the peach and chocolate dessert.

The Camembert salad starter was perfect for sharing, the smashed burgers were excellent mains, but that peach and chocolate dessert was absolutely fantastic. Amanda and Kim provided outstanding service that made the evening very special.

This sophisticated hotel reminds me of the best urban hotels in New York or Paris — you pay a lot but the location is unbeatable in Oslo.

The staff are excellent with a wealth of local information, and while the room was small, it was beautifully appointed with lovely fjord views. Everything in Oslo is within walking distance from here, which is much better than staying on the 'barcode' side of the city. The breakfast was extensive with everything fresh and delicious, and the rooftop bar had great cocktails with a really fun atmosphere.

This place has proper air conditioning and plenty of parking with easy access — amenities you apparently can't assume in Oslo.

The room was brilliantly designed with lovely fjord outlook and clever mirror placement that maximized the view. Electric blackout blinds were perfect for long summer days, and the bathroom door positioning let us store cases without creating trip hazards. Breakfast was a real highlight with comprehensive buffet and a la carte options. The location puts loads of restaurants and main city areas in easy walking distance.

I've stayed at The Thief multiple times since 2017 and it's still just as wonderful as I remembered — honestly the best breakfast in all of Oslo.

The rooms feel modern and fresh, consistently spotless clean, and the rooftop bar offers beautiful views with a lively atmosphere. The spa isn't the largest in Oslo and can feel small at times, but it's still relaxing. What really sets this place apart is the breakfast — I've stayed at many hotels in Oslo and this is genuinely the best breakfast in the city. The variety, quality, and attention to detail are outstanding.

From check-in to check-out, the staff were incredibly friendly and the location was perfect — walkable to waterfront restaurants but quiet enough to avoid crowds.

We had breakfast there and the buffet spread was absolutely divine. Dinner was pricey but completely worth it — the food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. The location struck the perfect balance between accessibility and tranquility along the water.

Our experience here was so amazing it almost beat out the northern lights we came to see — Juliane the hospitality manager really stands out.

The property is stylish and artsy, our room was gorgeous with stunning views, and every detail was perfect. All the staff was friendly and attentive, but Juliane was exceptionally kind, warm, and sweet. She gave us a city guide and managed to get us a last-minute reservation at an excellent restaurant that originally had no availability. I've stayed in hotels around the world and this is one of the best stays ever.