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Grand Hotel Rica

Karl Johans gate 31, Oslo, 0159 Oslo, Norway
Grand Hotel Rica
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 45 reviews from 3 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $179
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Highly Recommended
Based on 45 reviews
from 3 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "I would recommend this Hotel to others for the central location of it & it did have good food." source Skoosh

    "This wasn't a big enough problem to detract from an overall very positive experience." source Hotels.com

    "Would stay there again-best hotel in Oslo, but not 5 star." source Expedia

    "This is a beautiful hotel, very nicely decorated and luxurious." source Hotels.com

    "There is a lot of stairs in the hotel would not recommend it to people with mobility problems." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The service is variable." source Hotels.com

    "Excellent location, generous breakfast with good variety, friendly staff." source Expedia

  • Location

    "Best breakfast we had anywhere also, and great location." source Skoosh

    "Whereas the Hotel may have seen better days, it is still Grand and certainly in a good location at the center of everything." source Hotels.com

    "Great atmosphere, location and restaurant." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "I could not connect to the Internet inside my room --I had to move to the lobby." source Hotels.com

    "The breakfast was delicious, the room and staff fantastic." source Hotels.com

    "The breakfast is extensive, and the dining room/cafe is right at street level with big windows." source Expedia

    "Our room faced streetside and the local bars made it loud late at night." source Expedia

More information on Grand Hotel Rica

An institution in the Norwegian capital for over a century, the Grand Hotel Rica remains the city's top address for its elegantly furnished guest rooms, its splendid location and complete range of services. On Oslo's main street, in the business, shopping and cultural center. 800 m from city air terminal, 5 km from fair grounds, 55 km from airport. Limousine service available. Airport bus stop nearby.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

Guest Rooms:The classically elegant rooms are large and in very good condition, as are the bathrooms. They are furnished individually with beautiful antiques and a tasteful colour scheme.

Total Floors:

5

Rooms:

Guest Rooms:The classically elegant rooms are large and in very good condition, as are the bathrooms. They are furnished individually with beautiful antiques and a tasteful colour scheme.

Price

Summer 1,500NOK ($231/£123) double, from 2,580NOK ($397/£212) suite; fall-spring 2,100NOK ($323/£173) double, from 2,990NOK ($460/£246) suite. Rates include buffet breakfast, Very Expensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Directions

T-banen: Stortinget

Area

Oslo, 0101, NO, P.O. Box 346 Sentrum

Parking

Parking 200NOK ($31/£16)

Attractions

Parliament walking distance Royal Palace walking distance National Theater walking distance Akershus Castle 8 Kilometers / 5 Miles Akershus Fortress 8 Kilometers / 5 Miles

Dining

RestaurantThe Grand cafe is a popular meeting place for local people and serves light meals. The palin conit serves lunch and light meals. Julius firtner is a gourmet restaurant of the highest standard, and the etoile bar and buffet serves international cuisine. There is also the bonanza night club, that provides live music and food until 2am.

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