Grand Hotel Oslo

jaschmidt | May 2, 2010 |

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Summary

Live like royalty and feel like among the world's best when you stay at the Grand Hotel Oslo. Established in 1874 and once a clock tower, this hotel has been refurbished to be the best, most popular 5-star hotel in Oslo. It is conveniently situated right on Karl Johans gate, Oslo's main thoroughfare, where it stands as a symbol of fine five-star quality hotel with tradition, style and atmosphere. Among the regular guests of Grand Hotel Oslo are heads of state, Nobel Peace Prize winners, and many other well-known personalities in business and entertainment.

The hotel has been modernized, refurbished and extended over the years. Today, it offers 292 rooms, including 52 suites, a total of 15 conference rooms, a number of restaurant and bars, an indoor pool, and various other facilities that guests need for a comfortable and luxurious stay. Grand Hotel provides an atmosphere of comfort, style, friendliness and hospitality and is an ideal meeting place for people from all around the world, right in the heart of Norway's capital

About Grand Hotel Oslo

Conveniently located in a central location on the main thoroughfare of Oslo, the Karl Johans Gate, in between the Royal Palace and the Norwegian Parliament building, within walking distance of Oslo's main cultural and shopping areas, lies one of the most traditional hotels in Norway - the Grand Oslo. The Grand Hotel Oslo is one of the most renowned hotels in the country. This hotel is world-renowned for this is where the annual Nobel Peace Prize banquet is held. This is where Nobel Prize winners are accommodated, and where Roald Dahl got his inspiration for writing "BOY." Also among its regular guests are heads of state and other well-known personalities in entertainment and business.

Location

The Grand Hotel is right in the middle of Karl Johan's Gate, is a two-minute walk from the National Theater Station, where you can conveniently take the underground, a tram or a bus that can take you to all the different places in the city. It is only 25 minutes from Oslo Airport Gardermoen.

Facilities and Activities

Guests can choose from 292 guest rooms, including 54 suite rooms, elegantly-appointed with LCD flat screen TV, air conditioning, spacious bathtub, L-Occitane bathroom toiletries, hotel cinema on demand, a minibar, plus free Wi-Fi connectivity and beautiful views. Each room exudes its very own special style and character. The suites facing Norway's main Karl Johan have balconies - where many famous personalities stand and wave to the roaring crowd right outside.

Guests can enjoy pure indulgence at the full-service Artesia Spa Grand Hotel with 7 exclusive treatment rooms, as well as a steam room, sauna, and swimming pool. All spa treatment rooms are appointed with tubs for water treatment. All spa-related treatments are offered here for the guest's ultimate relaxation - from massage to facials, body treatments to foot therapy, among many others.

The Grand Hotels also offers meeting, celebrations, conferences, courses and campaigns at a whole new level, with conference and banquet halls accommodating 4 to up to 300 people, all equipped with modern audio-visual equipment.

Restaurant and Dining

The Grand Cafe, appointed with modern artwork and plush leather seats serve Mediterranean and Scandinavian dishes, while Julius Fritzner Resrayrant offers Gourmet French and a touch of Scandinavian. Casual light meals can be enjoyed at the Palmen atrium restaurant, while the Etoile Bar offers panoramic views while enjoying a sip of your favorite cocktail. There is also an English-style bar called Limelight for aperitifs and snacks.