Ever since I stayed at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel, I have been fascinated by airport hotels. Our flight was landing in Oslo at 10pm, and I couldn’t pass up the chance to try another one instead of lugging luggage through the train of a new country.

The Radisson RED isn’t technically connected to Oslo Airport, but it’s only a short walk under a covered pathway. The most memorable thing about the hotel is its eclectic decor, which I’m still not sure how to describe. Here’s my review.

Location

Like I mention before, the Radisson RED Oslo Airport is located a short 5 minute walk from the terminal. When you exit the terminal, there are signs that point you towards the right direction. The airport is pretty small so you can’t miss it. Simply exit the doors and keep going towards your left.

Eventually, you will see a large sign that says Radisson RED and a fully covered walkway which is nice if you come to Norway in the rainy or colder months.

Transportation to Oslo city center is quite simple, there is an elevated train that takes you directly to the city.

The Room

The rooms themselves are clean and comfortable. The decor is the part that takes some getting used to. Above the headboard hangs a giant portrait of a man in a crown and a lace ruff, dressed like Renaissance royalty, holding a moped mirror like it’s a sword. There’s also a bright red vintage rotary phone sitting on the nightstand, more of a design statement than something you’re likely to actually use. I’m still not sure what the designers were going for, but it’s…a choice.

What stood out more than the decor was how quiet the room was, and how solid everything felt. The furniture was thick and sturdy, right down to the toilet seat cover, which was a far cry from the flimsy plastic ones I’m used to. I’m sure you didn’t come here to read about a heavy toilet seat, but if you can look past the strange artwork, this is a genuinely good place to sleep for the night.

Facilities

I didn’t venture out to explore much, since airport hotels are generally built for a good night’s sleep rather than a stay you linger over. From what I saw passing through, there’s a small gym with round the clock access, so an early flight is no excuse to skip a workout. The lobby also doubles as a lounge, with people working on laptops or killing time between flights, and there’s a restaurant and bar downstairs called GAMO, shared with the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Oslo Airport next door. The property is attached to dozens of meeting rooms as well, though that’s probably not why most of us are stopping here.

Service

I barely interacted with staff, and that ended up being a plus. Check-in and check-out are both optionally self service. There are three touchscreens that lets you type in your name, email, scan your passport and activate your keys in a couple of minutes. Which is definitely an experience I preferred at 10pm after a long flight. Checking out is equally as simple. A few taps on the same kiosk and drop your keys in a box and you’ll be on the way out.

Food

I didn’t book breakfast this time, so I can’t speak to it firsthand. From what I’ve read, GAMO serves international dishes with a Norwegian twist and covers vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free diets. In the evenings it switches over from restaurant to bar and stays open until around 1am, so a late night drink after landing is an option. Breakfast isn’t included in the room rate, expect to pay around NOK 219 per adult if you want to add it on.

Overall Impression

The Radisson RED Oslo Airport regularly goes for around $120 a night, a solid rate given the location and the ease of the stay. Radisson also has its own rewards program, Radisson Rewards, so if you’re already collecting points there, it’s an easy way to keep earning them.

Points and miles enthusiasts might find this part confusing, but you read that right. This Radisson RED is not part of Choice Hotels. Choice only owns Radisson Hotels Americas, meaning Radisson properties in the US, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. This one falls under Radisson Hotel Group instead, so if you’re sitting on a pile of Choice Privileges points, they won’t do you any good here.

Between the short walk to the terminal and a self service check-in that took less than two minutes, this is a hotel I’d happily book again. The decor might make you do a double take, but a quiet room and an easy walk to your gate the next morning are what you’ll actually remember.

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