In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 56 guest reviews of Savoy 1918. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and Location. The most common complaints: Loud music from a nearby bar or club late on weekend nights. Some rooms are small, with cramped bathrooms.
Free PDF: the Tripplo report on Savoy 1918 Free · instant download
Savoy 1918, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of The World is a high-end boutique hotel with 92 individually furnished rooms. There is a fitness and wellness area, including sauna to relaxation area, which will provide the quiet luxury of restoration.
Savoy Bar is the perfect venue for a drink in the evening. Guests can enjoy delicious bistro dishes at Cafe Watt, the hotel's a la carte restaurant.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Savoy 1918 is for travellers who want a personal boutique hotel in the middle of Oslo rather than a large grand hotel. With 92 individually furnished rooms in a vintage-inspired style, it feels intimate, and guests notice the details, from high-quality fixtures to a handwritten welcome card. What they praise above all is the staff, closely followed by beds that many call the most comfortable they have slept in. A wellness area with sauna, Cafe Watt and Savoy Bar round off the stay. The central location has a price at night. At weekends some rooms hear the street and a nearby nightclub, though closed windows help. Breakfast divides opinion slightly, with some finding it busy or limited, and the older building means long corridors and the odd practical quirk. There is no pool. Couples and city-break travellers who want warm service and a calm room will be very well looked after; light sleepers should plan around weekends.
Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 — the average across the 6 hotels we list in Oslo is 8.9.
- The staff are what guests mention most. They are described as friendly, polite and accommodating, from a warm welcome after a long journey to small gestures that make guests feel they went the extra mile.
- Guests repeatedly say the beds are among the most comfortable they have slept in, and the rooms are described as well appointed, peaceful and very clean.
- Some rooms pick up street noise at weekends and sound from a nearby nightclub at night, although guests say it is manageable with the windows closed.
- Most guests enjoy the breakfast, but a few found the room hectic at busy times and the selection somewhat limited, and one felt the restaurant prices were on the high side.
Free PDF: what guests really say about Savoy 1918
The Tripplo Report gathers the whole analysis in one PDF, ready in seconds.
- Pros and cons in every category guests mention
- The complaints that come up again and again
- Room guide and price analysis
- Alternatives worth comparing
Free · instant download
Should you book it?
Savoy 1918 is worth booking for couples who want a personal boutique hotel in the centre — but pick somewhere else if you are a light sleeper staying over a weekend.
Book it if you want
- Couples who want a personal boutique hotel in the centre
- City-break travellers who value service and a good night's sleep
Pick somewhere else if
- You are a light sleeper staying over a weekend
- You want a swimming pool or a large spa
No fees from Tripplo – you book directly with our partner
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 56 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +An excellent breakfast, partly à la carte, with a Norwegian touch
- +Standouts such as the oatmeal, plus a lovely bar
- +Breakfast packed to take away for an early flight
- –Some found the breakfast selection limited
- –Breakfast can feel hectic, and one order was forgotten
”Plentiful and of high quality, with an enticing Norwegian menu.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, attentive staff who go the extra mile
- +Early check-in arranged and helpful tips for exploring Oslo
- +Personal touches such as a handwritten welcome card
- –Housekeeping sometimes missed towels, toilet paper or coffee refills
- –A guest kept awake by plant-room noise felt the compensation offered fell short
”The staff were amazing and friendly. They went the extra mile to make sure I had the best stay.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Exceptionally comfortable beds and bedding
- +Thoughtful details such as a French press with fresh coffee and high-quality toiletries
- +Many found the rooms spacious and lovingly furnished
- –Some rooms are small, with cramped bathrooms
- –Courtyard rooms can be dark or look onto a wall
- –Curtains that let in light, too few power sockets, and beds too soft for some
”Most impressive of all was the bedding: the mattress was perfectly thick, with an ideal balance of softness and support.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotlessly clean and well kept
- +A successful renovation with high-quality fixtures throughout
- –Small finishing touches overlooked, such as manufacturer stickers left in place
”Very clean, stylish, comfortable and beautifully designed.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Central, close to the shops, the palace and the main sights
- +On a quiet street, yet close to everything
- +A tram stop nearby
”A perfect location, quiet but still close to everything.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Quiet and peaceful inside the hotel
- –Loud music from a nearby bar or club late on weekend nights
- –Soundproofing could be better, and seagulls are loud in the morning
- –A room next to a plant room was noisy at night
”It can be noisy at night due to a nearby nightclub, but once you close the windows it's not too bad.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Some felt the luxury justified the price
- –Prices felt high for the level of service
- –The restaurant is on the expensive side
- –No discount when the wellness area closed mid-stay
”Excessive price for the level of service.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
No fees from Tripplo – you book directly with our partner
Frequently asked questions
How far is Savoy 1918 from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)?
Savoy 1918 is approximately 37 km from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Savoy 1918?
On Booking.com it scores 9.3/10 from 124 guest reviews.
How many stars does Savoy 1918 have?
Savoy 1918 is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Savoy 1918 offer?
Savoy 1918 offers free Wifi, wellness Centre, sauna, fitness Centre, restaurant and bar.
Weather & sea temperature — Oslo
Right now: 8°
Prices for your dates
No fees from Tripplo – you book directly with our partner
We may earn a commission if you book through this link – at no extra cost to you, and it never affects our rankings.
Loading map...
Universitetsgaten 11, 0164 Oslo, Norway