Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Tammer is one of Finland’s oldest operating hotels, opened in 1929 beside the Tammerkoski rapids in central Tampere. Designed by city architect Bertel Strömmer in a Nordic Classicist style, the building forms part of the nationally protected Tammerkoski heritage area and was originally created as an international grand hotel for Tampere’s 150th anniversary. Over the decades it has hosted many notable guests, including Marshal Mannerheim and Yuri Gagarin, and has appeared in Finnish literature and film, which adds to its reputation as a cultural landmark.
Today the hotel blends 1920s charm with modern comforts: eighty-seven rooms and suites, some overlooking the red-brick factory buildings and Koskipuisto Park, elegant lounges, event spaces and a restaurant with a summer garden terrace in Tammerinpuisto. Guests appreciate the central yet calm location within walking distance of museums, theatres, the riverside promenade and Tampere’s main attractions. Reviews frequently highlight the historic atmosphere, well-preserved interiors and friendly service, making Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Tammer a popular choice for travellers who prefer character and history over anonymous modern blocks.
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