OSLO CITY CENTER 3 BEDROOMS APARTMENT, MANDALLS GATE 12 vs Similar Hotels

Room are too small.

Mixed feedback on room quality; some found it spacious while others reported unpleasant smells.

Rooms are spacious and include kitchen appliances but are described as old, with hard beds and sometimes poor temperature control (no AC) — functional but dated.

Room quality had mixed reviews with mentions of small sizes and uncomfortable beds.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Several reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, such as dirty rooms and unpleasant odors.

Multiple reviews mention unclean bathrooms, hairs and strange stains, insects on the bathroom floor despite clean bed linen in some rooms — overall cleanliness is below standard.

Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues such as dirty floors and dust under the bed.

Location near the train station.

Multiple reviews praised the great location, near bars, restaurants, and major attractions.

Consistently praised: very close to the metro, parks, supermarkets and bakery; convenient access to the city centre and local amenities.

Location is frequently highlighted as a positive aspect, including proximity to transport.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Overall supportive staff, though there were some complaints about the response to maintenance issues.

Service is inconsistent: several guests report no on-site reception and phone-based remote handling (impersonal, sometimes rude), while a few note helpful staff who assisted with luggage.

General sentiment of good service, helpful staff mentioned in multiple reviews.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Positive mentions about local cafe but limited comments on broader food options.

No consistent on-site F&B service mentioned; nearby bakeries/shops available — default rating applied where category is not discussed in reviews.

Not explicitly mentioned, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Inconsistencies in kitchen and bathroom amenities were noted, such as lack of utensils and poor cleanliness.

Good basic amenities such as kitchen, washer and parking availability in principle; however guests note missing small supplies (toiletries, cleaning tools), parking condition issues and occasional unclean utensils.

Amenities received positive feedback, with many necessary items provided in apartments.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Generally perceived as good value given the central location despite some issues.

Several guests explicitly mention the property being good value for money and reasonably priced for city access; despite some extra fees/deposit complaints, overall perceived as strong value.

Value perception was generally positive, although some mentioned issues that affected this.