Dating back to 1920, the elegant Hotel Bristol with its high ceilings, carved pillars, antiques and chandeliers is located in the center of Oslo, 200 meters from the Royal Palace. The 252 guestrooms have a light, traditional decor with antique style furnishings, decorative mirrors and paintings. Bathrooms have bathtub/shower combos and hair dryers and all rooms are equipped with cable television, pay movies, direct-dial phones, high-speed Internet access and minibars.
A buffet breakfast is served each morning and guests can enjoy modern Norwegian dishes in the traditional dining room setting of the Bristol Grill, with its dark-wood furnishings, chandeliers and crisp white linen. A selection of light meals, snacks and refreshments is available in the informal café, and for those in need of a drink after a busy day, there is the Library Bar or elegant Bristol Lounge with its leather chairs, sofas, potted palms, soft lighting and live piano music. Room service is also available during limited hours. Guests can work out in the fitness center or unwind in the spa and enjoy pampering beauty and massage treatments, a visit to the hair salon, or relax in the sauna. Multilingual staff on the 24 hour front desk can provide a range of services from currency exchange to advising on local attractions. The hotel has a range of meeting and banqueting facilities, the largest room with capacity for up to 500 people, and also offers laundry and dry cleaning services and parking (fee). The hotel is within walking distance of many attractions such as the National Gallery, with its Monet and Picasso paintings, 150 meters away, and boat excursions can be taken from Aker Brygge, 300 meters away.