Hotel Continental

Frommer's Review

It's not the Grand -- what is? -- but this deluxe hotel is beautifully appointed and, quite frankly, more fun, attracting the entertainment industry crowd. Although it's been around since 1900, and is still one of Norway's grand old hotels, it has a more modern aura than the stuffier Grand and is the only Norwegian member of the Leading Hotels of the World. It's the only major hotel in Oslo that's still mostly owned by an individual family, making it cozy, a bit inbred, and thoroughly welcoming in its approach to virtually everything. Expect lots of personalized touches, such as a masterful collection of framed original lithographs and woodcuts by Edvard Munch in a salon near the reception area. Bedrooms are plush and intensely well decorated, often with wallpaper and an unerring upper-crust touch, sometimes evoking comfortable bedrooms in private homes. The suites, which absolutely rival those at the Grand, include the Abel Suite named after the famous Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel. The hotel is entirely nonsmoking.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; 2 bars; 2 cafes; gym; room service; babysitting; laundry service/dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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