Scandic Grensen vs Thon Munch
Both are in Oslo, 290 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Regjeringskvartalet
Scandic Grensen
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
Hotel★★★Meyerløkka
Thon Munch
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Scandic Grensen
It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 290 m apart.
Choose Scandic Grensen if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
Why is Scandic Grensen better than Thon Munch?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.0)+0.6
- 2220 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.3 km)−220 m
- 3210 m closer to public transport−210 m
Why is Thon Munch better than Scandic Grensen?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Scandic Grensen vs Thon Munch: which hotel is better? | Scandic Grensen | Thon Munch |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.6 | 8.0 |
| Location | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Beach access | 6.7 +0.7 | 6.0 |
| Public transport | 9.2 +1.1 | 8.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.6 | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 123 +41 | 82 |
| Rank in Oslo | top 42% +49% | top 91% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 630 m | 430 m −200 m |
| To the beach | 1.1 km −220 m | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 300 m −210 m | 510 m |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 37 | 40 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 180 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
290 m apart
Scandic Grensen or Thon Munch: common questions
Which is better, Scandic Grensen or Thon Munch?
Scandic Grensen leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Scandic Grensen or Thon Munch?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Thon Munch is closer: 430 m from the centre, against 630 m for Scandic Grensen.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Scandic Grensen is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Thon Munch is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Scandic Grensen and Thon Munch?
The two hotels are 290 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score