Scandic Hamar Vangsvegen 121, 2318 Hamar, Norway

Stay in the centre of Hamar, close to wonderful outdoor spaces and things to do. One of Norway’s largest conference hotels – ideal for small meetings as well as large conferences and fairs. Let us entertain you with our shows, and enjoy delicious meals in our restaurant.

As a resident guest at hotel Scandic Hamar, you have access to both free parking and free WiFi. Our hotel restaurant, Horizont, is modern and relaxed, and our SANS Bar & Restaurant offers a wide selection of hot and cold drinks in addition to à la carte. Our hotel offers 17 modern conference rooms, with the largest accommodating up to 1,150 people.

During your stay, why not stop by our fully equipped gym for a workout session, unwind in our sauna or borrow a bike from reception. We also have an arrangement with Hamar Tennis Club, just 150 metres from our hotel, allowing our guests to rent tennis courts.

Scandic Hamar is located in a central, yet quiet area, just 10 minutes’ walk from Hamar centre. Here you are close to wonderful outdoor spaces and exciting activities for young and old alike. Take a walk from Hamar along the Mjospromenaden to Domkirkeodden, or take a bike ride out to Altungstad Golf Course, one of Europe’s most magnificent golf courses. The journey there takes only 15 minutes. Ankerskogen swimming pool is just a short drive away and is a brilliant place to keep the whole family busy. If you fancy some shopping while staying with us, you will find CC Stadion shopping centre right across the road, with a huge selection of shops and eateries. Scandic Hamar is located 50 minutes from Oslo Gardermoen airport and 1.5 hours’ drive from Oslo.

Parking:

• This hotel has accessible parking
• There are 2 parking spaces that have a minimum width of 3,6 meters
• All parking spaces are clearly marked with disabled symbols
• There are additional signs with contact numbers and information if you require assistance when parking
• Parking is located 30 meters from the hotel entrance
• The path between the car park and hotel entrance is clearly illuminated
• There are no level differences in the path between the car park and the hotel

Entrance:

• There are no level differences at the hotel entrance
• There is a non-revolving door at the main entrance with a minimum width of 80 cm
• Doors can be opened automatically
• There is a doorbell at night, which is accessible from a wheelchair
• There is no threshold at the entrance
• Seating is always available close to the entrance

Reception:

• You have clear access from reception to the entrance and lifts
• One part of the counter has been lowered so that you will have better access from a wheelchair
• Reception has walking stick holders and a hearing loop
• You can borrow a vibrating alarm clock/fire alarm
• Seating is available close to the reception

Lifts and stairs:

• The hotel has at least one accessible lift with an open door width of 80 cm
• Lift doors can be opened automatically
• Both external and internal lift buttons are reachable from a wheelchair
• The control panel inside the lift has buttons marked in Braille
• There is no voice announcement of the floors or the direction of travel
• The first and last steps in the hotel’s stairs are clearly marked in contrasting colours or with grooved steps

Public toilets:

• There are 2 accessible bathrooms available in the hotel's public area
• The bathroom door is accessible from a wheelchair and is at least 80 cm wide
• There are foldable armrests by the toilet
• The wash basin has a minimum height of 78 cm
• There is space under the wash basin to ensure it's accessible with a wheelchair
• There is a handrail on the inside of bathroom doors that open outwards
• Hooks are reachable from a wheelchair
• Emergency alarm is available in the bathroom

Other:

• The corridors in the hotel are accessible by wheelchair
• There is a clear passage to the hotel's shop by wheelchair
• The hotel can offer at least one computer station that is accessible for wheelchair users
• Guide dogs are always allowed in the hotel

Room:

• The hotel has 14 accessible rooms
• The room door has a minimum width of 80 cm when open
• The width of the hallway in the room is at least 80 cm
• The disabled room has wooden floors
• The light switch is reachable from a wheelchair
• The rail for the coat hanger has a max height of 120 cm
• The wardrobe has either no doors or sliding doors
• The wardrobe shelf is accessible from wheelchair
• There is accessible space under the desk for a wheelchair
• The TV remote is placed on the side table when you arrive in the room
• The TV has subtitles or closed captions
• The bed height is 55 cm from the floor to top of the mattress
• There is a minimum of 80 cm clear floor space on both sides of the bed
• You will have a bed on legs
• The bed can be adjusted for legs and back

Bathroom:

• The bathroom door is accessible from a wheelchair and is at least 80 cm wide
• There is no threshold into the bathroom
• There is a handrail on the inside of bathroom doors that open outwards
• Emergency alarm is available in the bathroom
• The available free space in the bathroom is 1,5 m2
• Hooks and bathroom towels are reachable from wheelchair
• The wash basin has a minimum height of 78 cm
• There is space under the wash basin to ensure it's accessible with wheelchair
• There is a single lever basin mixer
• The soap dispenser by the wash basin is reachable from wheelchair
• Toilet paper dispenser is reachable from wheelchair
• There is no threshold into the shower
• The shower has a glass wall
• You can borrow a shower stool or there will be one available in your room
• The shower has a thermostatic mixer
• The shower handle is placed in its lowest position when you arrive to the room
• Shower creme and shampoo dispenser in the shower is reachable from wheelchair

Restaurant and bar:

• Walkways to the restaurant and bar are at least 100 cm wide
• There are no level differences in the restaurant
• Some parts of the restaurant are not accessible by wheelchair
• The buffet breakfast bar has a maximum height of 90 cm and can be reached from a wheelchair
• There are aids (assistance and trays) available during breakfast

Meeting and conference areas:

• The hotel's meeting and conference area is accessible by wheelchair
• There are 2 disabled toilets available in the meeting and conference area
• The hotel offers a portable hearing loop that is available for meeting and conference guests
• There is at least one meeting room with a minimum door width of 80 cm