Stortingsgata 24-26, Oslo, Norway | (472) 282-4000
Rich history dating back to 1900
Very central location, just steps from the National Theater and Royal Palace
Rooms in the oldest portion of the hotel have been stunningly renovated, with a white color scheme and beautiful lighting
Renovated historic rooms have sleek bathrooms with Molton Brown toiletries
Hotel is attached to the old-world Theatercafeen, also opened in 1900 and the only Viennese-style café in Oslo.
Amenities include meeting and event space, a newsstand, and a florist
2 restaurants plus a lobby bar on-site
No fitness center
No spa
2 of the hotel's 3 sections have older rooms awaiting renovations
Not all standard rooms have bathtubs
Opened in 1900, Hotel Continental is one of Oslo's two grand dames, with its main competitor -- Grand Hotel -- sitting just across the plaza. Stepping into the lobby is to step back in time, which makes this luxurious hotel a great option for history buffs. The rooms in the hotel's original portion have been gorgeously renovated, though the rooms in the hotel's other two sections are a bit more standard, and some are even dowdy. The location can't be beat, with the majority of Oslo's sights just outside the door. Don't forget to admire the hotel's impressive collection of Edvard Munch prints that line the lobby bar.
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Location
Right in the heart of Oslo, just steps from many major attractions and sights.
Situated on Storlingsgata, Hotel Continental sits in the heart of the action, right across from the National Theater, with the Royal Palace one block away in one direction and the Parliament building one block the other way. Most tourists will enjoy the central location, but those looking for a calm respite may prefer to stay further afield.Oslo is Norway's largest city, and is centered around the thoroughfare of Karl Johans Gate (less than one block from the hotel), which leads from the Royal Palace to Oslo Central Station. Visitors can expect to find shops, cafes, and bakeries along this route, and in the summer can watch mounted police officers and a military marching band lead the royal guards to the palace for the changing of the guard ceremony, which takes place daily at 1:30 p.m.The waterfront Aker Byrgge area is also a popular area, which is a five-minute walk from the hotel. In nice weather locals and tourists alike can be found strolling up and down the Stranden, lining up at the ice cream and hot dog stands, sitting on the benches to watch the boats, and dining at the outdoor restaurant tables along the street. The restaurants here, as in all of Norway, are astonishingly expensive -- though visitors trying to keep costs low will be able to find more affordable ethnic eateries (Indian, Thai, and Chinese) elsewhere in the city.Most visitors should expect to walk quite a bit to get around, and to rely on the tram and bus system. Taxis, like everything else, are very expensive, and most tourists use them sparingly.- 3-minute walk to the entrance of the Royal Palace Gardens; 7-minute walk to the Palace itself
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Stortingsgata 24-26, Oslo, Norway
(472) 282-4000
