The First Hotel Grims Grenka is located in the historic centre of Oslo, Norway, 250 metres from the nearest T-bane station, Stortinget. Akershus Castle is 400 metres away and the Aker Brygge marina and National Gallery are both 800 metres from the hotel.

Opened in 2007, the seven- storey First Hotel Grims Grenka is a design hotel incorporating modern Scandinavian style and Zen- influenced minimalism. Amenities include a nightclub, private cinema and a health club offering a fitness suite and spa services. Multilingual staff at the 24- hour front desk are on hand to provide around-the-clock room service and assist with travel and tourist arrangements. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are also available. The hotel offers a valet-parking service.

With decor providing glimpses of the Orient, the First Hotel Grims Grenka's restaurant, Vibhava, offers a selection of Asian-inspired fusion dishes. Organic drinks and caviar are served at the Tea and Cocktail Bar, while the rooftop lounge offers refreshments and panoramic city views. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning.

Business amenities include conference rooms with audio-visual equipment and wireless Internet. The local area offers opportunities for hiking, Nordic and downhill skiing, sailing, sport fishing and cycling.

The 69 air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in soft shades of either green or blue and have contemporary designer furniture and Egyptian cotton sheets. All include flat-screen televisions with satellite channels, wireless Internet, direct-dial phones, minibars and safes. Bathrooms feature black ceramic flooring, waterfall showers and oak-wood details. Bathrobes and designer toiletries are provided.

*** Remarks: A section of the hotel is undergoing a renovation till 31st December 2011. Although there is no apparent work or dust at the entrance or lobby area guests may experience some construction noise while staying during the day. Hours of construction will be Monday to Friday 8am 6pm. ***