• Check out the Norwegian Royal Palace when visiting Oslo.oslo image by Einar Bog from Fotolia.com
  
  Oslo, the capital and largest city of Norway, offers tourists opportunities for boating activities on the Oslofjorden Bay, as well as upscale shopping and dining experiences in the city's downtown district. The history of the city dates back to the 11th century, and hotels in Oslo offer quick access to historical buildings such as the Akershus Fortress. This castle faces the bay and was built in the late 1200s.
  
  

Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica

• Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica in northern Oslo provides its guests with quick access to Holmenkollen Park. This recreational area facilitates skiing activities in the winter and has a ski museum. Some of the amenities at Holmenkollen include an exercise center, indoor swimming pool, massage therapies at the hotel spa and banquet rooms. Its on-site restaurant, De Fem Stuer, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 220 guest rooms include a television, mini-bar and Wi-Fi Internet access.
  
  Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica
  
  Kongeveien 26
  
  0787 Oslo, Norway
  
  47-2292-2000
  
  holmenkollenparkhotel.no
  
  

Grand Hotel Oslo

• Open since 1874, the Grand Hotel sits on the northern edge of Oslo's business district. It features the Artesia Spa, which offers massage therapies, sauna and body treatments. Other amenities at this hotel include facilities for meetings and banquets, access to Wi-Fi Internet and two on-site restaurants, Julius Fritzner and Palm Court, which serve lunch and dinner. Each of the 292 guest rooms and suites has a sitting area, television, work desk and king- or queen-sized beds.
  
  Grand Hotel Oslo
  
  Karl Johans Gate 31
  
  0159 Oslo, Norway
  
  47-2321-2000
  
  grand.no
  
  

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel

• Situated in western Oslo, the Radisson Blu hotel is only a five-minute drive from the jogging and cycling paths at Frognerparken, an urban recreational area. Hotel amenities include a swimming pool, exercise center, children's playroom, guest laundromat and an on-site restaurant, Enzo, that serves Mediterranean-style dishes for lunch and dinner. The guest rooms at this hotel offer Wi-Fi Internet, satellite television and work desks. Some of the rooms have king-sized beds, sitting areas and offer complimentary bathrobes.
  
  Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
  
  Holbergsgate 30
  
  0166 Oslo, Norway
  
  47-2329-3000
  
  radissonblu.com
  
  

Hotel Bristol

• The Hotel Bristol in downtown Oslo is a boutique hotel within walking distance of city attractions such as the Royal Palace and the boating marinas on Oslofjord Bay. The hotel provides such amenities as a Turkish-style sauna, fitness center, massage therapies, conference room facilities and an on-site restaurant, Bristol Grill, which serves local and international cuisine. The guest rooms at Hotel Bristol have televisions, mini-bars, private bathrooms and access to Wi-Fi Internet. Some of the hotel's suites have living room areas.
  
  Hotel Bristol
  
  Kristian IV's Gate 7
  
  0164 Oslo, Norway
  
  47-2282-6000
  
  thonhotels.com
  
  

Perminalen Hotel

• Situated in downtown Oslo, the Perminalen Hotel is within walking distance of Oslofjord's marinas, as well as downtown attractions such as the Nye Theater and the Oslo Koserthus, where visitors can see music and theatrical performances. Amenities include a business center with fax services, complimentary access to Wi-Fi Internet, meeting rooms and an on-site restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The guest rooms at Perminalen include private bathrooms and sitting areas. Most of the rooms have televisions and some rooms can accommodate up to four guests.
  
  Perminalen Hotel
  
  Ovre Slottsgate 2
  
  0157 Oslo, Norway
  
  47-2400-5500
  
  perminalen.no