Norlandia Care Tampere Hotel

I was visiting a friend who was spending time in the complex's hospice, which was why I chose this Tampere hotel. Only 30 mins (max) drive from airport so it was a very convenient choice for me. I was pleased with my lovely spacious room & very impressed with the food on offer in the self service restaurant. A la cart menu was also available in the evening. It seemed to be more of a hotel where people/families stay either to visit patients or even if they're a patient themselves. I think I even saw some treatment rooms within the hotel itself. There was also a maternity unit nearby. Lots of hospital staff ate their lunch here. Unusual in that I'd never experienced such a hotel before but it certainly didn't spoil my stay or put me off. It was very interesting. There was a sauna available but as I was only there for 2 nights I didn't get the opportunity to use it. The staff were friendly & very helpful. It was a fairly short drive into Tampere city so one could take a taxi or get a bus. Tampere itself is a great city with lots of history. Even if I wasn't visiting a sick friend, I would happily stay in this hotel again :)