Sommerro, located in Oslo’s trendy Frogner district, is a stunning example of Art Deco revival. The building itself is a piece of history, originally serving as the headquarters for the city’s electric company, Oslo Lysverker, back in the 1930s. The developers kept much of the original character alive, including the striking granite facade and beautiful wood-paneled walls.
What makes Sommerro stand out is its commitment to both luxury and nostalgia. Inside, you’ll find original artwork by Per Krohg, one of Norway’s most famous painters, which adds a layer of authentic culture that few other hotels can match. The hotel also features a rooftop pool and a restored public bath, which pays homage to the original building’s history as a place for the community to gather.
The property acts as a social hub for locals and visitors alike. It boasts several distinct restaurants, including an open-fire kitchen, and an underground cocktail bar that was once a technical room for the power company. The combination of 1930s glamour and modern, eclectic design makes it feel quite special.
Location-wise, you’re in a great spot. You are just a short stroll from the National Museum and the Royal Palace, putting some of Norway’s best art and history right at your doorstep. Whether you are wandering through the nearby streets to admire the architecture or heading down to the harbor, Sommerro offers the perfect home base for exploring Oslo.
Expert reviews
“Sommerro, in the elegant Frogner neighborhood, is one of Oslo’s newest hotels, housed in the former Art Deco headquarters of an electrical company. All velvet upholstery and curved polished wood, the hotel has a wonderful pool.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Oslo.
“To be in with the cool crowd who flooded in on day one. Since then, they’ve been trying Sommerro Negronis to the rhythms of a talented band, tasting the acclaimed Nordic-Japanese dishes of Chef Frida Ronge in Oslo’s first rooftop restaurant, and immersing themselves in the detail that designers GrecoDeco have sprinkled liberally around the 1930’s building. This is the new place to stay in Norway’s capital.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent breakfast
Location
Recent guest reviews
24 February 2026
10/10 the roof top pool + sauna was also amazing !!
We had a wonderful weekend stay at this beautiful hotel in Norway. From the moment we arrived, everything felt warm, welcoming, and perfectly organized. I would like to send a massive thank you staff named Velde!!! The location was stunning — surrounded by breathtaking Norwegian scenery that made the whole experience even more special. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and tastefully decorated, with a cozy atmosphere that made it hard to leave. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and we slept so well both nights. Breakfast was also a highlight — a great selection of fresh, local ingredients and something for everyone. What truly made our stay exceptional, though, was the outstanding service. A special thank you to Velde at reception, who went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. She was friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. Her recommendations for local activities and restaurants were perfect and really enhanced our weekend. It’s rare to meet someone so dedicated and passionate about their work. Overall, this hotel exceeded our expectations in every way. We left feeling relaxed, happy, and already planning our next visit. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable weekend in Norway!
That our stay was so short.
17 February 2026
Very good
I liked the interior and the designs. Customer service was excellent!
I think it didn’t look as big as the photos I saw online
16 February 2026
Very beautiful accommodation option in Oslo.
Hotel staff were very attentive, decor was amazing, accompanied by beautiful and appropriate music.
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9 February 2026
My go to Oslo hotel now
A superb hotel. A few small issues with service and details but all resolved very quickly. Room beautiful and v comfy, excellent location. Lovely staff.
The hot food at breakfast cooked to order thing doesn’t work so well when it’s v busy
2 February 2026
Loved every minute.
The location to the centre was in walking distance. The hotel was exceptional in decor, hospitality, facilities and the variety of restaurants.
All very good
28 January 2026
Beautiful building, fabulous service and amazing breakfast.
The hotel was beautiful and characterful, the staff were friendly and efficient, breakfast was absolutely spectacular in every way, getting around was very easy with tram and bus stops right outside the hotel. The pool and spa was stylish and quiet. The rooftop pool and sauna was fabulous - it was an extra charge, but worth it!
There were a couple of chargeable things which I felt the hotel could have signposted better. The rooftop pool and sauna is an extra charge, which only becomes apparent when you actually book a slot. It was worth the money, but I felt they should have been more open about the extra charges on the website as it set an expectation that they didn't meet. There was also a facemask in the bathroom which turned out to be chargeable - there was a label on it (who reads those?!), but I don't expect to pay for things in the bathroom - it somehow felt underhand!
27 January 2026
Excellent stay in a historic venue.
Location and staff excellent. The car was valet parked with such consumate ease and no stress at all. Good breakfast options including gluten free. A fee optional extras can be booked such as a timed slot for rooftop pool and sauna.
20 January 2026
Excellence in hospitality, a must stay
the staff at the hotel were excellent, professional, proactive and accommodating. Really excellent. The design of the hotel is stunning, the brasserie has a brilliant vibe and the food was good. The sauna was great and the breakfast to go was really tasty. I will definitely come back.
Having to leave. the hotel is fantastic.
7 January 2026
Great options of restaurants within and surrounding the hotel. Right in front of tram, and closed to station with direc
Great breakfast options
5 January 2026
The best hotel in Oslo. Great breakfast, beautiful rooms, helpful staff, fine location with nice restaurants.
Everything was fine.
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4 January 2026
If you love luxuray with style and taste - it's the perfect place for a long weekend in Oslo
A truly outstanding experience - a luxuray hotel built in a former administration building of the Oslo electricity company . Unique ambience decoarted with very good taste and eye in art deco style. Needless to say that the selection and quality of the food at the breakfast buffet as well as in the restaurants was exceptionel.
Parking places are very expensive and should be included in such a high-price hotel. But what bothered me more was the fact, that I could not get a proper dinner reservation for New Year's Eve although I was hotel guest with family for 5 nights and spend a little fortune on accomoadtion
1 January 2026
My now go-to hotel in Oslo
Refined upmarket five-star hotel with great food and service. The downstairs bar offers live jazz music on some nights.
Perfect place to stay!
1 January 2026
Relaxing stay over Christmas period, 5 star hotel experience, not disappointed by this hotel.
Breakfast was excellent, quality food and great selection, efficient and clean.
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28 December 2025
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Nice
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25 December 2025
Oslo #1 must stay and experience
Amazing service and very friendly staff . Loved the breakfast, sauna and rooftop pool. Special thanks to Amit for all the tips on food around Xmas holidays
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19 December 2025
It was an elegantly designed stay for all the senses to appreciate.
It was visually beautiful but not overwhelming. Quietly elegant. Everything was right, worked well, made sense.
18 December 2025
Intimate friendly hotel in great location
Nice rooms, good restaurant /bar options. Very friendly staff. Very nice breakfast included.
24 November 2025
Glamorous stay.
Luxuous & glamorous hotel.
I thought that a lot of small services should be included for the guest comfort (for a 5* hotel like this) instead of being charged extra.
21 November 2025
Short but satifactory.
good feel of the hotel on the desifn.
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3 November 2025
High class Oslo experience - amazing hotel & history.
Very grand throughout and really comfortable rooms. Staff v helpful & friendly. Dining great especially the breakfast options. Excellent facilities including spa swimming pools & sauna. Great gym. Easy access to transport (team & bus stop outside; train station nearby).
30 October 2025
We loved it! Would definitely return again!
Super nice location and great interior. The spa facilities were really nice as well. Especially remarkable was breakfast, but we enjoyed every bit of our stay!
28 October 2025
A truly special, luxurious hotel.
Beautiful hotel with friendly, professional staff throughout our stay. Breakfast was outstanding as was the restaurant. I couldn't fault all aspects of our stay. We will be back!
19 October 2025
Fantastic stay in Oslo, would definitely recommend
The room was amazing: spacious, clean, comfortable. The art deco theming was beautiful. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was powerful. Access to the pool, plunge, and saunas free of charge was a great addition. The location was also really good; it's a short walk to the royal palace and the harbour. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
On one of the days the host in the spa area was a bit rude and didn't explain the facilities to newcomers at all.
12 October 2025
Gorgeous
Everything inside the room and hotel facilities
The room was ages away from the lifts and a terrible view of some run down apartments that’s the only issue we had
9 October 2025
Fabulous
Overall we enjoyed the experience. Try to get a room facing outside not inner courtyard. The expedition bar is great for all occassions; breakfast,lunch,dinner or drink.
One morning we woke up at 8.30 with a strange nose like a nuclear alarm and realized they were drilling on the wall right outside of our window!
8 October 2025
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8 October 2025
Everyone should stay there at least once in a lifetime
Everything was absolutely amazing! The service, the room, the breakfast… All exceptional 🤌
6 October 2025
Amazing, stunning and dreamy.
Everything, so comfortable- hi early it was the best place over ever stayed at in Oslo and I don’t want to stay anywhere else ever again.
30 September 2025
An art deco gem in Oslo
Room was beautiful and so comfortable. Loved the heated floors in the bathroom. Spa was lovely, but surprisingly you have to pay to use the pool.
Service at Izakaya on top floor was very dismissive so we left and went to the bistro downstairs. So glad we did! Food was phenomenal
29 September 2025
Got a fancy room for my last night in Norway
Conveniently located close to Nationaltheater station, with several restaurants on site. Beautifully decorated, cool room keys (they let me keep mine as a souvenir!), heated floors in the bathroom. Very nice selection and quality at breakfast, though it felt somewhat more formal and wasn't easy to relax into.
I would have preferred self-serve coffee and tea at breakfast instead of having to rely on sporadic table service.
28 September 2025
Excellent hotel and service . Rooftop pool should be in the hotel room price
The room decor and the bar with live Jazz
You should not have to pay for the rooftop pool. Need pots of coffee left on the breakfast table. We were constantly struggling for hot coffee and milk
26 September 2025
A superb hotel in every way
Everything. We can truly say this is one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at. Our room was beautiful, as was the whole hotel. We ate at several of the hotel restaurants and they were all excellent, especially Ekspedisjons-Hallen. All the staff were friendly, helpful and efficient.
Nothing, although it’s slightly out of the centre of Oslo.
26 September 2025
Exceptional
The staff members were always very pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was amazing with so many options.
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26 September 2025
Will come again
Very good location, perfect breakfast, quite place, good staff.
14 September 2025
4 Day stay
The hotel is exquisitely decorated. Everything is immaculate. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was divine.
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12 September 2025
Exceptional
The sommerro has to be one of the most beautiful hotels we have stayed in. Paying a little extra for a suite gives you free entry to the both spa areas which is highly recommended. All staff throughout the hotel were fantastic, we felt like long standing customers and felt very welcomed. The decor is stunning and all very modern and clean. The location is ideal as everything is within walking distance but feels a little set back and not as busy as the centre so it's lovely and quiet. The room surpassed our expectations. All the staff that we were greeted or served by were fantastic. The Italian barman that served us was brilliant, very friendly and informative also. Great stay, would highly recommend.
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6 September 2025
Wonderful!
First class staff that made our stay in Oslo fabulous with their suggestions. Great breakfast, comfortable rooms and central location.
3 September 2025
We really had a lovely stay. The restaurants in the hotel were awesome. The amenities are also great.
Fantastic location. Great breakfast.
30 August 2025
Stunning hotel but dissapointed about the pool not being included in the price
The decor was exceptional and unique throughout the entire hotel. I found the breakfast super vegan friendly, one of the best I’ve probably had. We also really enjoyed the atmosphere and the evening band.
I was disappointed to find that the access to the pool needs to be pre-booked and has to be paid additionally.
23 August 2025
Beautiful hotel with excellent location, rooms and service
- Beautiful hotel with stylish design - Very central location - Excellent rooms, spacious and comfortable, with quality amenities - Breakfast was outstanding in all aspects: variety, quality, service and restaurant - Top-notch facilities, with many high quality and stylish restaurants and cafés in the property. The live music restaurant and the rooftop one we tried were excellent. - Service was outstanding, staff are attentive and very professional
- The wellness area/pool has an extra charge for hotel guests, which feels unusual for this category - The standing part of the reception area is quite small, and when several guests arrive or check out at the same time it can feel crowded. The waiting time though was very short
23 August 2025
Exceptional
Perfect location, high quality facilities and super friendly and helpful staff.
19 August 2025
Excellent
Location Interiors Breakfast
Walking to the room from/to elevators like a maze
19 August 2025
Exceptional staff made the difference
Janine at the restaurant was amazing from the very beginning – her service and recommendations made our stay feel special. The hotel itself is beautiful, with an outstanding gym and one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had at a hotel.
The twin-bed rooms don’t have a phone and are treated like second-class compared to the others, which was quite disappointing.
19 August 2025
Truly sensational, whenever we return to Oslo, we will stay at Sommerro.
The overall stay was just perfect. The arrival and the friendliness of the staff, they were so helpful! The breakfast was so great, so many options available and amazing food. Our room was amazing! The cleaning staff were great and really friendly. They even done a turndown service most nights.
18 August 2025
Stylish and comfortable hotel. a great way to experience Oslo
It was beautifully decorated! The location was very easy to navigate Oslo. The breakfast was also amazing!
It was HUGE! We had 2 rooms and requested the same floor. They were very far apart from one another. Also, we were there over a Saturday night and there was a wedding and you could hear the music from the wedding in the room.
10 August 2025
Great location, stylish rooms, superb breakfast — rooftop pool nice, but small and crowded.
Super location in Oslo, right next to bus, tram and subway. Easy with car and valet parking. NOK 795 per day. Smiling staff, everyone very attentive, efficient check-in. Great rooms in terms of style - retro, large bed (very soft), large bathroom. It is mainly double rooms. Paid extra to get to the roof terrace and pool. Decent area, a bit small, and on a hot summer day there was nowhere to sit (full). But we were able to cool off in the pool. The best thing about the whole stay was the breakfast. Fantastic atmosphere, delicious buffet, separate menu for omelettes / pancakes etc. It never happens that I am stuffed after a breakfast, but I was this morning, and was almost a little sick for having eaten too much.
Pay extra for rooftop terrace access. A bit negative is that once you have done that there is really no space other than being in the pool.
9 August 2025
A lovely stay in an immaculate and very conveniently located hotel
Pretty much everything was lovely…
…. but it would have been nice to have a small vanity mirror in the bedroom to do make up 🙂 … and slightly weird to charge guests for a swim and sauna. 🤷♀️
6 August 2025
An excellent hotel, a little on the expensive side but worth it. Staff were very helpful indeed.
Good choice of breakfast. The room was excellent and the staff (Emma on reception and Thibaud in the level 7 bar) were particularly helpful.
The people showing you to your table at breakfast and dinner had this insatiable approach of sitting people right next to each other even when there were plenty of spaces elsewhere - this is not always what people want.
4 August 2025
Perfect hotel in a great location!
Great location-Beautiful rooms, restaurants and amenities and super friendly staff.
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - Room service
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool (all year) (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment
- - Open-air bath (additional charge)
- - Public bath
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Pedicure
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Movie nights (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool (additional charge)
- - Outdoor pool (all year) (additional charge)
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Infinity pool
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

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26 February 2026
A most memorable stay, thanks primarily to the generosity of the staff and excellent amenities.