Hotel Bristol
Oslo, Norway
Built 1920 · Last completed renovation 2019
Hotel Bristol in Oslo was last renovated in 2019, and originally built in 1920 (sourced renovations: 1975, 2016, 2019). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 7.6/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Data check
- · Sources disagree on the opening year — under review
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2041
In about 15 years (≈22-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
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Location
Satellite view · Oslo, Norway
Timeline
1920
Hotel Bristol opened
1924
Bristol Grill restaurant created from smoking lounge
1975
Den Mauriske Hall ceiling lowered, divided into two levels
1980
Hotel entrance relocated to Den Mauriske Hall
2000
Conference facilities significantly expanded
2016
Extensive renovation began
2019
Major renovation completed
2019
Renovation completed
How this score is computed
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What changed in the 2019 renovation
“The renovations were completed in autumn 2019, but even though the level of comfort and facilities has been updated to modern standards, the hotel still retains its individual character.”— source · retrieved 2026-06-24
“It remains a popular luxury choice thanks to a major renovation in 2019, just in time for its 100th anniversary.”— source · retrieved 2026-06-24
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
5★
Built
Sourced1920
Last completed renovation
Sourced2019
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (1975–2019). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“The renovations were completed in autumn 2019, but even though the level of comfort and facilities has been updated to modern standards, the hotel still retains its individual character.”
“It remains a popular luxury choice thanks to a major renovation in 2019, just in time for its 100th anniversary.”
“Extensive renovation of the hotel began in 2016. All 249 rooms were upgraded, the Bristol Bar and Bristol Grill were redecorated – and the latter was also given a new kitchen.”
“The conference facilities at Hotel Bristol were significantly expanded in 2000 as part of a major hotel extension, introducing dedicated spaces for meetings and events alongside new guest rooms and other amenities.”
“In 1980 the hotel entrance was moved to Den Mauriske Hall, which was then converted into an entrance hall.”
“Following a 1975 renovation under owner Olav Thon, the space was divided by lowering the ceiling, creating the Mauriske Salonger on the lower level while preserving the original 1920s features.”
“In autumn 1924, some small changes were made at the hotel. What had previously been the smoking lounge was converted into a 'grill room' – now known as the Bristol Grill restaurant.”
“On 16 January 1920, dance restaurant Den Mauriske Hall opened its doors, featuring Moorish-style architecture. Slightly later that same year the hotel itself also opened for business.”
“Opened in 1920, it is owned today by Olav Thon.”
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Frequently asked
When was Hotel Bristol built?+
Hotel Bristol (Oslo, Norway) was built in 1920.
How old is Hotel Bristol?+
Hotel Bristol is 106 years old — it was built in 1920 and last renovated in 2019. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Hotel Bristol last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2019.
What is the Chrono Score of Hotel Bristol?+
Its Chrono Score is 7.6/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.