The Scandic Byporten is a modern and environmentally friendly hotel situated in the city centre on Karl Johan Street, adjacent to Oslo Central Railway Station and 300 metres from the National Gallery. This seven floor property features 240 guestrooms where 97% of the materials used can be recycled in keeping with the hotel's environmental policies. Rooms are light in tone, modern in design and feature wooden floors, large light beech headboards, pale fabrics and contemporary Scandinavian furnishings. Amenities include free high speed Internet connections, satellite TV with pay movies, minibars, hair dryers and clock radios.

Upon arrival in Oslo guests can walk directly from the airport express train to the hotel without even going outdoors. Multilingual staff are on hand 24-hours a day to assist guests and adjacent to the hotel is the Byporten shopping centre, a large under cover mall, where several stores offer a discount to guests of the hotel; vouchers can be obtained from reception. The Oslo Pass is also available from the tour desk and allows guests to make the most of the city by offering discounted entry to tourist attractions. Sigge the hedgehog welcomes kids to the playroom where children can enjoy Playstations, toys and movies whilst adults relax with a drink in the bar; the neighbouring restaurant offers a children's menu in a contemporary and informal dining environment. When checking in kids also receive a surprise gift; parents will appreciate the babysitting service. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby and business guests can enjoy access to a business centre where fax, copying and computer services are offered. Car parking is available in the Bryporten shopping centre, accessible via lift direct from the lobby to the garage, at a per day surcharge. Oslo Gardermoen Airport is 43 kilometres away.

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