The currency in Norway is the Norwegian kroner, NOK
1 EUR = Approx NOK 8,04 (Feb 2010)
Banks are usually open from 09.00 to 15.00 and there are plenty of ATMs all over town. ATM is called "minibank" in Norwegian.
You can use well-known credit cards such as MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Diners etc in most shops, stores, restaurants, cafes, taxis, hotels, etc. Hotels will usually want you to register your credit card on arrival.
We recommend that you use our chosen hotels for your stay. CIOR2010 has chosen:
Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel (J)
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel (E)
Clarion Hotel Stavanger (B)
Park Inn Stavanger (F)
Thon Hotel Maritim (A)
Comfort Hotel Stavanger (G)
Victoria Hotel (C)
All the hotels are in walking distance to the congress hotel (Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel).
Regarding smoking indoor in Norway. It is prohibited to smoke indoor in Norway. “Indoor” means at the hotel (hotel lobbies, hotel rooms, hotel restaurants etc), restaurants, pubs, cafés and bars. It is also prohibited to smoke at the airport and on public transportations. In Norway you automatically will get a non-smoking-room if you don't order a "smoking-room".
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