An opulent 19th century hotel with a white granite façade and its own clock tower, the Grand Hotel Oslo is situated on Karl Johans Gate the city's main thoroughfare opposite the Parliament building. The 289 guestrooms are individually designed in classical style with rich fabrics and antique style furnishings. All come equipped with wireless Internet, minibars, complimentary toiletries, cable television, direct dial phones, hair dryers, and slippers.
Guests can choose from a number of dining options in the hotel, including Scandinavian cuisine in the Grand Café, French food in the Julius Fritzner restaurant, and lighter meals beneath Palmen's domed glass ceiling. Bars in the hotel include the English style Limelight Bar, situated in the lobby and the lounge style Etoile Bar on the eighth floor, next to the swimming pool, which offers panoramic views and an outdoor terrace. Guests can enjoy a dip in the mosaic decorated heated pool, or relax with a drink on chaise longues by the poolside. On the same level, there is a fitness centre with gym equipment as well as a sauna and solarium. The hotel's beauty centre offers specialist treatments including aromatherapy, massage, and skin care. Wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel and secure parking can also be arranged for a fee. The hotel's central location means that it is close to a number of Oslo's attractions, such as the National Gallery and the Henrik Ibsen Museum, both within 750 metres, and the Akershus Festning (fortress, Munch Museum and Norsk Folkemuseum (Museum of Cultural History within three kilometres. Oslo Gardermoen Airport is 45 kilometres from the hotel. The Airport Express train takes 20 minutes from the airport to the Central Train Station Square. Alternatively taxis are readily available and cost around NOK 650 to the hotel. A bus from the airport stops behind the hotel.