Tjuvholmen Oslo, Norway
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
StrawberryWaterfront art redoubt
Curated contemporary art fills the moody, yacht-inspired public spaces, where evening cocktails flow against wide Oslofjord views.
“The Thief is the only one of its kind, with a determinedly modernist approach, a credible art collection, and the best harbor views in town.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Interiors inspired by Riva yachts feature museum-grade contemporary art by Antony Gormley, Richard Prince, and Julian Opie.
Notable
An 800-square-meter spa features Oslofjord cold plunges, a Turkish hamam, Finnish saunas, and German Aufguss rituals.
Notable
Seasonal rooftop DJ sets and fjord views draw evening cocktail crowds across three waterfront bars.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The rooms are as stylish as the rest of this contemporary development, though perhaps richer and warmer in color and texture…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Art galleries dot the surrounding pedestrian islet, with the bustling Aker Brygge harbor promenade just a short stroll across the footbridge.
The rooms
Every room has a private balcony and floor-to-ceiling glass, finished in rich dark tones with Norwegian wool blankets.
Pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A 12-meter heated indoor pool rests against charcoal slate walls alongside a 24-hour fitness room.
Sauna and hamam
A subterranean Turkish hamam sits beside a Finnish sauna that hosts German Aufguss rituals.
The spa
Sensory rainfall showers glow in blue light, and treatment rooms offer bodywork with BABOR and Natura Bissé products.
Dogs stay too.
THIEF Restaurant
Curved windows look out over the canal, and the kitchen serves Nordic dishes centered on seasonal seafood.
Interior designer Anemone Wille Våge was inspired by Riva yachts and French designer Jean-Michel Frank in the juxtaposing of shadows and light in the intimate lobby...
At the table
Cocktails are poured at the lounge bar, and the seasonal rooftop terrace looks out across Oslo harbor.
How it began
Set on Tjuvholmen, or Thief Islet, the waterfront site once served as an eighteenth-century execution ground and coastal lockup for outlaws.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.