Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo

Pros: 1. Close to Oslo S station. You just cross the skybridge and go down the stairs, and the hotel is right there. 2. The heated towel rail gets nice and warm. 3. I liked the elevator system; it prevents you from going to the wrong floor, and the elevators arrive quickly. Cons: 1. The stairs were slippery in the snow, even more so when carrying luggage. 2. When checking in at the front desk, I was told that the number of people in my reservation didn't match the actual number staying. I showed her my booking confirmation, which clearly showed the correct number of guests and breakfast information. I don't know why their system was different, but they eventually confirmed it. She then asked if we wanted to share a bed or have separate beds. I said separate beds, and after a short wait for her to confirm, we were checked in normally. 3. Breakfast at this hotel has limited flexibility. You have to specify your breakfast time for the next day when you check in, and you're given a half-hour time slot on a paper card. 4. The soundproofing in this hotel is poor. It was very noisy next door at midnight, and also outside the room door. 5. The bathroom in this hotel had a sewage smell. 6. It was difficult to adjust the showerhead to a comfortable middle position, which was annoying for someone with OCD. 7. When I thought about washing my hair, I glanced at the hairdryer and remembered how unhygienic things were in Tromsø, so I decided to wait until Belgium to wash my hair. 8. The room was very cold and had no air conditioning.

The hotel is within walking distance from the train station, which is very convenient. The breakfast area is quite spacious, but this was the only Radisson I've stayed at that didn't offer salmon, which was a bit disappointing.

Pretty good, booked it last minute in Oslo (because of *Skam*). The room was huge, absolutely blows the tiny rooms in Tromsø out of the water. The breakfast staff included a Chinese lady? She was super enthusiastic, highly recommend.