This is one of the best hotels in town. Famous for hosting the 1994 Winter Olympic Games, Scandic Lillehammer Hotel offers an incredible variety of attractions and sporting options, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, whitewater rafting and canoeing. In addition to hundreds of nearby ski trails, enjoy stunning panoramic views of Scandic Lillehammer Hotel from Lysgardsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena, or try the ski jump simulator to get an Olympic athlete experience. Lake Mjosa, the largest lake in Norway, offers canoeing and other water sports. The world's oldest running paddle steamer, Skiblander, sets sail around the lake in the summer.\n\nLocation\nThis Scandic Lillehammer Hotel is located in a spacious private park. The location is perfect for exploring the charming city centre's classic wooden houses and picturesque green space. The hotel affords guests a short walk to Lillehammer's train station, and Oslo Airport is just over an hour and half from the hotel by car. The Sjoa River, about 100 kilometres from the hotel, is a popular spot for whitewater kayaking and rafting. Guests can also tour plenty of local museums, including the popular Maihaugen Museum and award-winning Lillehammer Art Museum, both located in walking distance from the hotel.\n\nDistance\n145 kms to the nearest airport (oslo-gardermoen airport)\n1 km to the nearest station (lillehammer)\n2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop\n\nRooms\nAll rooms at this hotel are non-smoking. Eight rooms are equipped for disabled guests, and seven non-allergenic rooms are also available. Pets, such as dogs, are allowed in some rooms. Designed for comfort and convenience, standard rooms at this Lillehammer accommodation offer luxury amenities, including cable and pay TV, mini bar and Free high-speed, wireless Internet.\n\nRestaurant\nWith two restaurants and four bars to choose from, guests at the Scandic Lillehammer Hotel enjoy an incredible variety of dining options. From Three Poets, the hotel's all-day dining restaurant, to Salt & Pepper, a sophisticated eatery with a Mediterranean and South African-inspired menu, enjoy savoury, creative cuisine with Norwegian touches. After dinner, celebrate with drinks at one of the hotel's four bars, and experience a fun evening of dancing at Park Dancing.\n\nExterior\nA large white building resembling a country house with spacious grounds.\n\nLobby\nThe lobby area is large and has a spacious feel. The decor here is very traditional and indicative of the decor to be found in the public areas of the hotel where one will find an abundance of antique furnishings of a grand style.
