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  Famous for its deep fjords and smoked salmon, Norway is a popular tourist destination in Western Europe, attracting both leisure and business travelers. Norway's population is small in comparison to many nations in Western Europe, and its largest city of Oslo has just under 857,000 residents as of 2010, according to the U.S. Department of State. Hotels abound in Norwegian cities, and accommodations can be found for just about any traveler's budget.
  
  

Grand Hotel

• Norway's premier hotel draws a decidedly upscale crowd, many of whom are foreign dignitaries and international celebrities. This stunning art nouveau building dates back to 1874, though the rooms have been completely modernized for the 21st century. Choose from grand or junior suites, deluxe, superior or standard rooms that include LCD flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, iron and ironing board, bathrobe and slippers, minibar and trousers press. The site features three gourmet restaurants, fitness center, health club, heated indoor swimming pool and a solarium. The Grand Hotel provides easy access to Oslo's major downtown attractions.
  
  Grand Hotel
  
  Karl Johans Gate 31
  
  Oslo N-0159
  
  Norway
  
  800-223-5652
  
  grand.no
  
  

First Hotel Marin

• Located in Bergen, Norway's second largest city and the jumping off point for exploring the famous fjords, First Hotel Marin is a first-class hotel with a maritime theme. Rooms ranging from single bedrooms to deluxe penthouse suites are tastefully decorated in modern Nordic style, and each room features cable TV, minibar, room service, hair dryer and wireless Internet. Many bedrooms offer views of the harbor and Bergen's famous fish market. Amenities include two restaurants, fitness center, sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and a parking garage.
  
  First Hotel Marin
  
  Rosenkrantzgaten 8
  
  Bergen N-5003
  
  Norway
  
  011-47-53-05-15-00
  
  firsthotels.com
  
  

Skagen Brygge Hotell

• Skagen Brygge Hotell is a popular hotel in the historic city of Stavanger, Norway's fourth largest. With its dramatic antique façade and boldly modern interior, the Skagen Brygge Hotell embraces both old and new. The hotel offers an excellent location in the center of downtown facing Stavanger's picturesque harbor. Rooms in both the old and new sections of the hotel feature air conditioning, minibar, cable TV and a safe. Included with the price of the room is a daily buffet breakfast with smoked salmon and other Norwegian specialties. Guests enjoy access to a state-of-the-art fitness center with a Turkish bath and sauna.
  
  Skagen Brygge Hotell
  
  Skagenkaien 30
  
  Stavanger N-4004
  
  Norway
  
  011-47-51-85-00-00
  
  skagenbryggehotell.no