We arrived at Thon Hotel Terminus at approximately 11:00 p.m. and found the entrance locked. After knocking for several minutes, we were eventually let inside by guests who were leaving. A staff member was at the front desk but did not come to open the door. When we asked about this, he explained that the surrounding area can be unsafe at night and that the doors are therefore accessible only with a hotel key card.
While we understood the security concern, the hotel should provide a clearly marked doorbell, intercom, or sign with instructions for arriving guests who have not yet checked in.
The walk from Oslo Central Station was also uncomfortable late at night. There was significant construction, several closed sidewalks, heavy traffic, and many loud or intoxicated people in the area. We did not feel particularly safe and would hesitate to recommend this location to families with young children, especially when arriving after dark.
The room was clean, as was the bathroom, but it was very small and became uncomfortably warm. There was no air conditioning, and opening the windows resulted in considerable street noise. During the summer, the extended daylight made it difficult to use the blackout blinds while also trying to cool the room.
Breakfast was quite good, although it was not included in our rate and required an additional charge.
