Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion Guest Reviews
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Paul Wed, 16 July 2025
Worst hotel I ever stayed...
Disliked: Front desk lied about construction starting at 10 am. It started at 7:15 am in the room right above us.Air conditioning didn't work in hotel and rooms were very hot, including other guests had same complaint.Room described as spacious was tiny. Bumped head on ceiling.Bathrooms in bad condition. Food was not kept to proper temperature, cheese, butter, cold cuts were melting on buffet.Lots of flies all over lobby, buffet, and food.This hotel is not what booking.com described.Extremely unsatisfied and actually were angry about it.
Heather Wed, 16 July 2025
Great hotel with everything you...
Liked: The breakfast, fika & dinner were excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was a good size and had everything one required. Located near to city attractions.
Disliked: The air conditioning was not working very well in our room. However it was cool in other areas of the hotel - reception, lounge and dining area. This may not be a problem when visiting at cooler times of the year.
Lloyd Mon, 14 July 2025
Perfect for a short break...
Liked: Great location 10mins from station and walking distance to pretty much all main sights. Price includes DB&B plus unlimited hot drinks in reception area with cakes in the afternoon all at a price many hotels charge for accommodation only. A bargain. We thought food was very good but frankly you’ve got nothing to lose. The staff are lovely. We had a deluxe room which was large, comfortable and well equipped in the modern part of the hotel.
Disliked: Some reviewers mention noise from the road at the front. It seemed normally to be a quiet road except we found on a Saturday night a few boy racers liked to use it for showing off their cars. Didn’t go on late and double glazing is good.
Antonina Mon, 14 July 2025
Superb
Liked: Nice hotel, close to the station, quiet, clean, and great breakfasts.
Disliked: The shower fitted into a very small bathroom, so using the bathroom was not the most pleasant experience.
Valerie Mon, 14 July 2025
Very good
Natalia Sat, 12 July 2025
Superb
Liked: The hotel is an excellent choice, especially considering its central location, inclusive meals, and overall value for money. We arrived in Oslo by ship from Copenhagen, and the hotel is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the cruise terminal. Its proximity to the city center and the main railway station (about a 7–10-minute walk) meant we didn’t need to use public transportation at all during our stay.The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. We were even able to check in well before the official check-in time, which was much appreciated. The hotel offers a secure, locked luggage room free of charge, which was very convenient. There's also a complimentary sauna available to guests—I made use of it after a long day of walking around the city, and it was a truly relaxing experience.Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean, and well-appointed. The bathroom was stocked with high-quality Rituals toiletries, including shower gel, conditioner, and body lotion—an elegant touch that added to our comfort.One of the main reasons we chose this hotel was the inclusion of all meals—breakfast, fika (afternoon snack), and dinner—which represented excellent value, particularly since we booked about five months in advance at a very reasonable rate. Breakfast featured hot items such as oat porridge and scrambled eggs, along with a typical continental selection. Dinner included a soup starter, a hot main dish that varied daily, and a fresh salad bar. The meals were well-prepared and satisfying, though families traveling with children should note that the food may not always suit younger or pickier palates.Another thoughtful detail was the availability of complimentary tea and coffee in the reception area—especially welcome given Oslo’s high prices.
Disliked: The TV set was outdated and didn’t support YouTube or other modern streaming services. However, this wasn’t an issue for us, as we were occupied with sightseeing and spent little time in the room.
Jerry Fri, 11 July 2025
Exceptional
Shona Wed, 9 July 2025
Family friendly hotel in a...
Liked: Fabulous location and friendly staff. Delicious food including lots of fresh fruit and salads.
Disliked: A little tired in places but work was being completed during our stay so I’m sure upgrades planned.
Aladar Tue, 8 July 2025
I like the hotel, but...
Liked: We got a comfortable, spacious room.I really like that the bathroom has both a shower and a bathtub
Disliked: What I didn't like was that during the 10 days we spent here, the breakfast was the same every day.It wasn't varied.Dinner was also repeated every week, and besides steamed vegetables, green salad and bread with butter,there was no dairy-free food.Therefore, we had dinner elsewhere several times, even though dinner is included in the accommodation fee here.There have been several times when a group has come for dinner or breakfast and there was nowhere to sit.They didn't open the back area where there are dining tables, but instead wanted to seat you at the knee-high table next to the sofa for dinner.This is unacceptable!
James Tue, 8 July 2025
Exceptional