As one of the few Americans who have been here, (I was told I was the first) I feel I need to leave…read morea review. Starting out with the building, the name tells it all. From the outside you wouldn't suspect a restaurant. There is plenty of parking around the building. The windows have been bricked up and pictures from the building's past have been put up inside to look at. The interior is very bright and comfortable with lots of space and seating. I think the word koselig would be great to describe the interior. They have a lunch menu and serve dinner, but they also serve traditional Norwegian food as well. I was lucky enough to experience the very beginning of the jul season food. We had made reservations a little bit in advance because this place gets busy, especially around the holidays. Reservations would be my first suggestion. The food was nothing less than amazing. I'm not sure if foreigners try lutefisk or pinnekjot while on vacation but it was delicious. The portion sizes are pretty big and some dishes even came with a second helping. Two plates of lutefisk? I will take it! I broke out of custom and tried a little bit of everything that was ordered. The meat was cooked just right and all the veggies were good. The staff was wonderful. They were on top of things the whole night. Pros: Great food and great ambiance of the place. Good service from the staff. Lots of parking available outside.

From the owner: Kulturhus og selskapslokale for alle typer arrangementer. Kapasitet på over 800 personer men kan…read moreogså deles i mindre deler for ned til 10 personer.

From the owner: Småflasker, omvisninger, kurs & konferanse, selskapread more

I was here for a fun performance, live and full of entertainment. Comfortable seating, nice…read moreambiance and great energy. Only down side I would have to say is no drinks....wish they had told us that as we ordered our drinks, chugging our beer in 2 min was not exactly a proud or fun moment. Nonetheless I enjoyed the venue and would love to come here again!

From the owner: Accommodating business and leisure guest for convenently stays in the center of Oslo.read more

This is my 500th Yelp Review! A memorable and exemplary stay at The Grand Hotel is deserving of my…read more500th Yelp review! A little history: The Grand Hotel was opened in 1874 by Julius Fritzner. It has a rich history, hosting international guests, celebrities, and even Nobel Peace Prize winners. Location: Grand Hotel is located in the city center of Oslo, Norway. You are literally within walking distance of many great attractions, restaurants, and shopping just outside its front entrance! Walk over or take a short ride to visit major attractions like the Royal Palace, Parliament, and Aker Brygge. It was a bit chilly when we visited in late May, however, with the brisk walking and a warm jacket we kept ourselves warm and comfortable. Accommodations: The hotel interior is stunning and exquisite in its design and decor. The rooms are suite sized and luxurious for your stay. Restaurants we dined in: During our stay, we were fortunate to experience dinner at the iconic Palmen restaurant. Entering the restaurant, your eyes are drawn to the most beautiful chandelier (see picture). The luxurious decor and expansive dining room sets the ambience for the culinary experience we were about to enjoy. The Palmen Restaurant is a renowned restaurant. The restaurant's innovative and dedicated Chefs have created an exquisite continental menu with a Nordic twist. We all enjoyed our dinner here. The service was 5 stars throughout our dinner service for 40! Attentive to everyone's needs and wants. The second location is the Grand Café: A historic cafe serving a rich breakfast buffet in beautiful surroundings. A little history: In 1874 Grand Café opened its doors. Back then, Oslo was called Kristiania. This is where it all started. Location: The Grand Café is located on the ground floor of the hotel. The new Grand Café is open and welcoming to it's guests. The kitchen is open with access to the chefs who prepare food with ingredients mainly from the Nordic countries, and with inspiration from other parts of the world. The decorative ceilings of Lars Backer have been unveiled and recreated, the original Thonet chairs have been renovated and the three famous Krohg paintings have been preserved. (Information is from its website). The fresh local fruits, Nordic cuisine, fresh local breads and so much more is a Foodie breakfast experience that I highly recommend when visiting Oslo. Do not miss your once in a lifetime opportunity to taste a 5 star culinary experience of local and international cuisine! The best way to see the food offerings is via the pictures posted for the restaurant! There is so much more that The Grand Hotel has to offer you! Check out its website for more details. Stay here if you can during your visit to Oslo, Norway. The Grand Hotel Oslo is a 5-star establishment I could not include all the food pictures in this review! You will need to look through the Yelp pictures to see all the pictures I posted. https://grand.no/en/content/unique-location-in-oslo

What a grand hotel! My stay was better than I could imagine! The room is large and spacious and the…read morebest is the most comfortable bed I've slept on! The water pressure is excellent and all the storage to hang and fold clothes. The do need better hairdryers as they're old and not very powerful. The hotel is just so beautiful with an awesome rooftop and lobby bar (both have the same menu). We paid extra for the breakfast, and it was pretty solid- meats and cheeses, eggs, bacon, sausage, lox, fruit, yogurt, cereal, pastries- you name it! Overall a wonderful hotel in a perfect location! We would definitely come back!