Grand Hotel Oslo

The opulent 19th-century Grand Hotel Oslo is located in central Oslo, Norway, opposite the Parliament building. The National Gallery is within 500 metres. The Akershus Festning (fortress) and Munch Museum are 1.5 kilometres away, while Norsk Folkemuseum (Museum of Cultural History)is three kilometres away.

A white granite facade with clock tower fronts the Louis XVI style Grand Hotel Oslo. There is a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, gift shop and hair salon on site.

The Grand Caf, filled with plush leather seats and modern artwork, serves Scandinavian dishes with Mediterranean touches. Gourmet French and Scandinavian cuisine is on the menu at the Julius Fritzner restaurant. The informal Palmen atrium restaurant serves light meals throughout the day. Offering panoramic views of the city, the Etoile Bar also spreads out onto an outdoor terrace in summer. The English-style Limelight Bar is open for snacks and aperitifs. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily at the Grand Hotel Oslo.

Up to 750 guests can be accommodated in the Ballroom, while 15 conference rooms cater for up to 300 people. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas.

The hotel's wellness centre has a heated indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and solarium. The adjoining beauty spa offers a range of massages and beauty treatments.

The Grand Hotel Oslo's 289 air- conditioned guestrooms are individually decorated with antique-style furniture and rich fabrics. Features include cable televisions, minibars, safes and wireless Internet access. Ensuite bathrooms have bathrobes and slippers.