The Grand Hotel – Oslo, Norway

The Grand Hotel – Oslo, Norway

A weekend exploring Oslo has to be spent at The Grand Hotel Oslo. It’s centrally located,  and most definitely our favourite five star hotel in Oslo. Established in 1874 there is an ere of vintage, however the hotel is in fact deceivingly modern.

imageFrom the moment you are ushered in, you know have you have arrived somewhere extraordinary. It’s all marble and glorious display of flowers and chandeliers. The small golden boy sitting on a rocking horse by Elmgreen and Dragset is rather majestic. The wall of the reception is rather interesting, with endless lit door knobs and keys. The staff are so friendly and courteous and had some excellent dining recommendations.

imageThe Palmen restaurant has an extravagant multi-coloured, shabby chic chandelier that takes centre stage of the dining room. The plush sofas and marble tables are sophisticated and stylish, you can see how this is the hotel of choice for celebrities and royalties. The wall of famous guests that have frequented The Grand Hotel seems endless – including Queen Elizabeth, Barrack Obama, and even Michael Jackson. Expectations are set high when these are the types of guest they are used to. image

The breakfast buffet is a relatively modest selection of eggs, fruit, breads and juices. The new lobby bar, Othilia is rather glamourous and the perfect place to sip cocktails.

imageThe corridors and stairwells are sheer architectural elegance. They are dreamy and fairy-tale like. The rooms are just splendid. They are spacious and well equipped with two televisions and coffee machines and interspersed with fresh flowers. We were absolutely besotted by the room’s décor. The white marble effect bathroom was just as lovely. To our pleasant surprise the toiletries included a fabulous Dior set. Now we knew we had arrived. With the perfect view overlooking Parliament, this is clearly where it is all happening. One can’t expect to be in the heart of city without a bit of hustle and bustle down below. It’s a short walk to the harbour and The Royal Palace and the train station.

imageimageThe Grand Hotel Artesia Spa is pure bliss. Sitting high on the top floor, with a rooftop terrace overlooking the city, it’s rather tranquil. It has a lovely sauna and steam room, and a temperature of the warm swimming pool is just perfect. Fitting in some spa time during a city break is essential, to ensuring it remains a relaxing holiday.

imageThe Grand Hotel is perfect for a celebratory weekend for a birthday, anniversary or mini moon. As long as you can get past the one fundamental problem of the hotel. The Grand Hotel Oslo is so magnificent; you just won’t want to leave. It would be the perfect venue for a regal wedding.

The Grand Hotel, Karl Johans gate 31, NO-0159 Oslo, Norway