This spendid property is one of the finest deluxe city hotels in the whole of the Nordic region. Highly recommended! CW02/09
It is a purpose-built hotel with a mixture of architectural styles.
The lobby is medium in size, with adjoining seating areas. The furnishings are antique and the decor reflects an old deluxe hotel.
Enjoying an ideal position between the royal palace, the Aker Brygge shopping centre and the town hall, this exclusive hotel is centrally located at the heart of the city of Oslo. It is just 100 m to links to the public transport network and a diverse selection of shops, the castle and the national theatre as well as many entertainment venues are to be found within walking distance.
This 8-storey hotel is housed in a building that dates back to 1900 and underwent renovation work in the year 2002. It comprises a total of 169 rooms including 12 suites. Amongst the facilities count a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe and a lift in addition to the Theatre Cafe (one of the most famous cafes in the world), a hairdresser's salon, 3 bars and 5 restaurants with a non-smoking areas, a gourmet restaurant and 9 conference rooms. Those arriving by car may make use of the garage parking facilities (fees apply).
You may not notice anything special when you are about to enter this family driven hotel in Oslo, although you may have an inkling of what is in store for you. A really good hotel provides an experience that is slow in unfolding, a pleasant revelation of inner qualities that combine to form an integrated whole. Once you are inside, this unifying concept will gradually become apparent. You will sense that a great deal of thought and years of tradition are at its core. Hotel Continental has been a family enterprise for four generations. It is over 100 years old, and is situated in the heart of Oslo - the capital of Norway. Indeed, it is the heart of the city! The sights of this fascinating capital city are more accessible from here than from anywhere else. No two of our rooms are identical. Some are furnished in a classic, traditional style, while others have a more contemporary look. In an era when constant change is a fact of life, we must have a general policy that is guided by a sure sense of style and taste. Only then can we achieve a harmonious level of continuity. Included in your stay is a breakfast buffet served in our breakfast restaurant, Caroline. If you are an early bird we serve a simple breakfast in the lobby every morning starting at 05.00am. Hotel Continental has a total of 154 hotel rooms, 23 of which are suites, 119 double and double deluxe rooms, and 12 single rooms. Every room has a broadband Internet connection.
rooms with trouser press, 2 phones, radio and some with balcony, 23 suites. Conference room capacity: 300 persons, shops, parking garage (charge).
Opened 1900, Renovations 2007.
**A Distinguished International Five Star Deluxe Hotel, Owned By The Same Family For Four Generations.only Norwegian Member Of The Leading Hotels Of The World. Ideally Situated In The Heart Of Oslo,Midway Between The Royal Palace,The City Hall And The Parliament. The Owner Takes Great Pride In Furnishing The Hotel In The Most Exquisite Style,Collecting Designer Items From All Over The World.one Of The Most Delightful And Carefully Run Hotels In Norway.** History- -Year Hotel Opened-1900 -Year Building Erected-1900 -Last Major Renovation-1998,Ongoing Maintenance Program. -Architecture/Ambiance-built In 3 Different Periods. -Unique Features -Theatercafeen-cafe In Art Noveau, Vienna Style,On The New York Times List Of The Worlds Ten Most Famous Cafes. -Unique Features -Dagligstuen Bar With Norways Largest Private Collection Of Edward Munch Graphics.
Rates shown are per room per night.
