Moxy Oslo X: So isolated

For my overnight connection in Oslo, I chose to use the only Marriott hotel in Norway, the Moxy Oslo X located… Far, far away from Oslo. A look back at this mediocre stay.

As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:

#TypePost
1DiaryConference in Paris and weekend in Madrid
2LoungeUnited Club, Boston Logan
3FlightUnited Domestic First, Boston Logan – Washington Dulles, Boeing 737 MAX 9
4FlightScandinavian Airlines Business, Washington Dulles – Copenhagen Kastrup, Airbus A350-900
5LoungeScandinavian Airlines Gold Lounge, Copenhagen Kastrup
6FlightScandinavian Airlines SAS Plus, Copenhagen Kastrup – Paris Charles-de-Gaulle, Boeing 737-800
7HotelLe Parchamp, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Boulogne-Billancourt
8FlightTAP Executive, Paris Orly – Lisbon Portela, Airbus A321LR
9LoungeTAP Lounge, Lisbon Portela
10FlightTAP Executive, Lisbon Portela – Madrid Barajas, Embraer 190
11HotelThe Madrid EDITION
12LoungePuerta del Sol Lounge, Madrid Barajas
13FlightTAP Executive, Madrid Barajas – Lisbon Portela, Airbus A320
14FlightTAP Executive, Lisbon Portela – Paris Orly, Airbus A321NEO
15HotelMoxy Paris Val d’Europe
16FlightScandinavian Airlines SAS Plus, Paris Charles-de-Gaulle – Oslo Gardermoen, Boeing 737-700
17HotelMoxy Oslo X
18LoungeScandinavian Airlines Gold Lounge, Oslo Gardermoen
19FlightScandinavian Airlines SAS Plus, Oslo Gardermoen – Copenhagen Kastrup, Airbus A320NEO
20LoungeEventyr Lounge, Copenhagen Kastrup
21FlightScandinavian Airlines Business, Copenhagen Kastrup – Boston Logan, Airbus A321LR
Today’s itinerary

Booking

I booked this property about 2 months before my stay, at the same time as I booked my flight. Given the price difference between the entry-level room and the suite, I booked the suite directly for around €120 a night.

Arrival

I completed the mobile check-in formalities about 2 days before my arrival at the hotel.

I arrived at the hotel by Uber from Oslo airport. The fare is about 55€ for a basic car.

I noted that the hotel is adjacent to a conference center, which explains its distance from the city and the airport.

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I checked in with a receptionist who was inexperienced but friendly, and was soon on my way to my room.

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Suite

My suite was located on the 6th and top floor of the property.

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I immediately noticed something I hate: it was an “accessible” suite. I understand the hotel’s interest, but putting an valid guest in this kind of room is really not very pleasant.

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The entrance leaded directly into the sleeping area, with its queen-size bed facing a TV, and on the left a large closet and cupboard.

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Further to the left was the living-room area, with a leather sofa and TV, and a small shelf that was supposed to double as a desk.

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On the left again, the bathroom, also obviously accessible, with shower, WC and washbasin. To top it all off, the shower curtain stuck to your skin.

Finally, a video tour:

Hotel facilities

The hotel has no special facilities, and no gym. For a hotel with 430 rooms, it’s not acceptable.

Catering

The only restaurant is the Moxy bar, which served snacks such as pizza, burgers and nachos. I opted for a pepperoni pizza, which was disappointing, and a gin and tonic. So much for gastronomy…

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Departure

Departure formalities were straightforward, but once again I had to insist over chat to get the bill. Is it so complicated to send it at mobile check-out?

Bottom line

A mediocre stay, at best. I won’t be back.

Olivier Delestre-Levai
Olivier Delestre-Levai
Olivier has been into airline blogging since 2010. First a major contributor to the FlyerTalk forum, he created the FlyerPlan website in July 2012, and writes articles with a major echo among airline specialists. He now co-runs the TravelGuys blog with Bertrand, focusing on travel experience and loyalty programs.
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