Housed in a turreted late 19th century building, the Rica Hotel Bygdøy Allè is a renovated hotel set one kilometre from historic Vigeland Park. The 57 guestrooms are decorated in soft neutral tones with patterned fabrics and wood furnishings. Modern amenities include wireless Internet connections, televisions, direct dial phones, trouser presses, minibars and bathrooms with showers.
After breakfast, guests can browse the complimentary newspapers in the hotel lobby, surf the web via wireless Internet access, and enjoy complimentary access to a nearby fitness centre. The hotel restaurant, Magma, serves a range of French and Italian inspired dishes in a relaxed setting with an open fireplace, and guests can end the day with a nightcap in the hotel bar. Those on business can make use of the hotel's conference rooms and office support services. Further amenities include room service, a 24 hour front desk with safe deposit box and dry cleaning services. Those wishing to explore the area will find the Nobel Institute three kilometres away, the Nationaltheater and metro station four kilometres away, and the Homenkollen museums are eight kilometres from the hotel. Oslo Gardermoen Airport is 40 kilometres away and takes approximately 35 minutes to reach by car.