The Rica Holberg Hotel is housed in an imposing building which dates from 1896, and situated in the centre of Oslo, 300 metres from the Royal Palace. Oslo's main street, Karl Johans Gate is 500 metres from the hotel and the Norwegian Parliament, the Stortinget is one kilometre away.

The 133 air- conditioned guestrooms are spread over five floors and have contemporary decor in warm or bold colours. Modern amenities include satellite television with pay movies, telephones, wireless Internet, minibars, and bathrooms with hair dryers.

The hotel features a lobby with a 24 hour front desk, currency exchange facilities and a safe deposit box. Guests can browse the daily newspapers in the lobby or use the Internet. All public areas of the hotel are air-conditioned. A variety of drinks are on offer at the Holberg Bar in the lobby, and a 15% discount is available to guests at two nearby restaurants, one Greek and one Spanish. Guests also have free use of facilities at a nearby fitness centre.