Name: The Thief
Address: Oslo, NO
Price range: From $431

The Thief, OsloThe Thief in Oslo, Norway has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 45 of 111 hotels we score in Oslo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $431 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Thief is a five-star design hotel on Tjuvholmen, a small islet in Oslo with direct access to the Oslo Fjord and a beach a minute's walk away. Its 119 rooms come with built-in sound systems and private balconies, and the building houses a spa with a Turkish hamam, sauna and swimming pool, plus a rooftop bar and 24-hour room service. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout, and the hotel welcomes children and pets. It suits travellers who want contemporary design, art and waterside surroundings rather than a traditional grand hotel, and who are prepared to pay from around $431 a night. Note that the spa has reportedly closed without warning at times, which is worth checking before booking.What stands out

Comfortable king size beds

Stylish modern interiors

Strong Nordic breakfast

Notable art collection

Watch out for

Spa closures reported

Limited breakfast variety

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