Location. The Rica Helsfyr Hotel is located in Oslo, Norway. The city centre is three kilometres from the hotel and the National Gallery is four kilometres away. Toyen Botanical Gardens, Munich Museum, and Ostensjovannet, a bird sanctuary, are all situated two kilometres away from the hotel. Hotel Features. The hotel s public areas are air conditioned and wireless Internet access is available at a surcharge. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and there are complimentary newspapers in the lobby. The hotel also provides entry to a fitness centre close to the hotel at a discounted rate.

The Restaurant Intermezzo at Rica Helsfyr Hotel serves continental and traditional Norwegian dishes. It also offers a complimentary breakfast buffet. Hov Inn Kro offers lunch, dinner, and evening drinks most days. Sandwiches and drinks are available at the lobby bar and room service is available during certain hours.

There are a variety of meeting and conference rooms, some of which include audio-visual equipment. The hotel also can provide banquet facilities.

Guestrooms. There are 207 guestrooms, all with complimentary wireless Internet and televisions with satellite channels and pay movies. The rooms have minibars and direct-dial phones. They also include blackout drapes and ironing boards are available on request. The bathrooms include handheld showers and hair dryers.

Room Types:

Standard Double:   One double or two twin beds. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite television with pay movies. Direct-dial phones. Minibar. Private bathroom with hair dryer.

Standard Single:   One twin bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite television with pay movies. Direct-dial phones. Minibar. Private bathroom with hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL): Distance to Rica Helsfyr Hotel is 35 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes drive.

Getting there. Taxis wait outside the Arrivals hall, and the fare to the hotel is approximately 600 NOK, depending on the number of passengers and the time of day. Price is subject to change.

Getting around. Oslo s efficient public transport network includes buses, trams, trains, and an underground (T-Bane) system. Ferries run between Oslo city hall and Bygdoy Island from April to October. Taxis are available, but very expensive.