The Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus is housed in a historic building dating back to 1912, and situated in a quiet street in one of the city's most exclusive residential areas, two kilometres from the Bygdøy Folkemuseum. The 114 guestrooms have contemporary decor in vivid colours with dark wood furnishings. All guestrooms include satellite television with pay movies, direct dial phones, Internet connections, minibars, and bathrooms with hair dryers.
Guests can start the day with a complimentary buffet breakfast in the hotel's dining room. After a day's business or sightseeing guests can relax with a drink in the bar, or unwind in the sauna. There is a nightclub and free parking. Complimentary light meals are served each evening. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can assist guests with hotel matters and advise on the surrounding area. Visitors are well placed to explore the city centre and the surrounding places of interest, with Aker Brygge and Slottet one kilometre from the hotel, and Frognerparken two kilometres away. Oslo Airport is 60 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.