Scandic Solsiden is situated in the centre of Nedre Elvehavn, Trondheim's new business area, 500 metres from River Nidelven and the Old Town Bridge.

The hotel's 155 guestrooms feature Nordic style decor and wooden floors; amenities include satellite television with pay movies, high speed Internet access, clock radios, minibars, and irons and ironing boards. Bathrooms have hair dryers. The hotel's Lobby Bar serves drinks and light meals of international cuisine, with Internet access available, and children can enjoy the playroom which features toys and games.

Business guests can use ten conference rooms for up to 110 people, with audiovisual equipment and high speed Internet access, while other practical amenities include a 24 hour front desk, and secure garage parking. Guests will find a gym 500 metres from the hotel and Pirbadet, Norway's largest indoor swimming facility, is nearby with its hydro massage pool, fitness pool, whirl pool, wave pool, children's pool, 100 metre speed slide, diving tower, sauna and solarium.

Opposite the hotel is Solsiden, a shopping complex with shops, restaurant and cafes, while Trondheim Cathedral is one kilometre away.

Trondheim Vaernes Airport is 35 kilometres distance, an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.