Grand Hotel

Frommer's Review

Opposite the Royal Palace, this hotel -- a bastion of elite hospitality since 1874 -- is the finest in Scandinavia. The most recent restoration was in 2006, which retained the grand and conservatively modern styling of the lobby, but added 72 additional bedrooms and made major changes to the bar and to the grander of the hotel's two restaurants. Despite major alterations at roughly 10-year intervals throughout this hotel's life, its old-world style and sense of luxury has always been maintained. Guest rooms come in all shapes and sizes, all elegantly appointed in any of seven different decorative styles. The priciest rooms overlook the water, and we'd recommend that you go for these first, although they are invariably sought after. The hotel's ballroom is an exact copy of Louis XIV's Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. Almost as a matter of national pride, the hotel retains an allegiance to the daily presentation, at lunchtime, of a lavish smorgasbord -- one of the very few establishments in Scandinavia that does so. It's a daunting challenge, considering the hard work and expense involved for the hotel's food and beverage team, but the smorgasbord, the superb service, and a sense of imperial charm remain distinguishing characteristics of this monumental hotel landmark.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; fitness center; sauna; room service; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility

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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