The hotel is best known as the annual venue of the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Grand Hotel is situated in a very central location on the main thoroughfare, the Karl Johans gate, between the Norwegian Parliament building and the Royal Palace.

It is within walking distance of Oslo's main shopping and cultural areas, as well as its sights.

Roald Dahl stayed here when young and where his inspiration came from to do his 1984 autobiographical book, Boy: Tales of Childhood.

[2][3][4] Grand Hotel is a classical style building with white granite facade and clock tower.