Skjeberg Holidays

Make sure you know which MAYA Apartments you’re staying at. There are several throughout the city, and Carl Berners wasn’t the best location. (Rookie mistake…) Size of the apartment was great, and having a balcony was a plus. Loved being able to wash my clothes midway through my trip. Small quibbles: no staff on site makes it difficult if any issues arise; only one floor towel and one bath towel provided; and no television (which you only realize you miss when you don’t have one!).

There’s no reception. It’s all online checking. The noise from the street was very loud and I wasn’t able to fall asleep.

The place was spacious as we had the two bedrooms. The apartment had natural cooling, which was ok as it wasn’t as hot while we were there and cooled pretty good with the windows opened. The kitchen was okay stocked, but didn’t have a few essentials like oven mitts and dish towel or cloth. Place was equipped with soaps and a few pods for dishwasher and one for washing machine. It does take some time to dry, but we hung some clothes up and they dried overnight. We were able to access key cards into building and room okay. It did take some time to hear back on the luggage room code, the messenging system seems automated, but we finally got through. There was bad reception in the basement as well. Overall a good stay. Location was close to grocery store and a relatively short 10 minutes walk from the train station. Some music at night, but wasn’t bad on weekdays. Sundays are quiet. The view was nice and so is the roof top patio.

Absolutely top-notch service. Reception desk staff was extremely helpful with pointers about Oslo and areas near Oslo. We enjoyed our breakfasts everyday, because of the food and — again — superb service. Very clean and cozy rooms. I’d be happy to go back to this hotel.