The Nobel Peace Prize is handed out in Oslo every year, and the recipients come to town for the ceremony to pick it up. Naturally, they need a place to stay - some place grand. The Hotel is up for the task. The winner stays in a suite in the middle of the hotel, and sometimes waves to people below from there.
By the way, when Mother Teresa won the honor, she didn't want to be involved in such an expensive place. So she stayed at a nearby convent, and asked that the money that would have been spent on accommodations be given to help the poor. Typical.
The hotel opened in 1874, and is filled with Old World Class. Henrik Ibsen used to eat at the Grand Cafe every day. There are 290 rooms. The major attractions as well as shopping areas are close by, making a great place for a stay.
Oh, you know you want to look around ...
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