Only the body remains in the renovation of the Hotel Vaakuna for a 15 million euro renovation
The new work that started in December at the hotel is progressing on schedule. Everything should be ready in August when the hotel is opened again to the public.
In the renovation of the coat of arms of Hämeenlinna, only the body remains. The renovation of the coat of arms costs the Cooperative Society for Hämeenmaa approximately EUR 15 million.
The Hämeenmaa Cooperative acquired the property of its hotel in 2020. Aaltonen says that Hämeenmaa wants to take care of the property. From the point of view of the accommodation, the place has been found to be good and Hämeenlinna needs a hotel.
– After all, what is not visible to the customer is most costly in such real estate renovations. After that, everything else is put in order: surfaces and others. There will be a completely renovated hotel as a whole.
The new work that started in December at the hotel is progressing on schedule. Everything should be ready in August when the hotel is opened again to the public.
“Hämeenlinna deserves good accommodation”
The hotel is out of the game in the early part of the holiday season, but according to Aaltonen, it has been taken into account when deciding on the reform.
For August, the situation seems great. Already more room reservations have been made than in August 2024 there were overnight stays.
The hotel manager believes that the renovation of the coat of arms is important for the whole of Hämeenlinna and its tourism. There is also cooperation with other hosts.
– Hämeenlinna definitely deserves good accommodation and restaurant activities.
In the renovated coat of arms, localism is more visible than before. The story begins on Härkätie Häme and ends in Hämeenlinna. The hotel utilizes local ingredients and elements. At the Hotel on Vanajavesi, Vanaja is also visible inside the walls.
Everything has been thought through through the story.
– Nowadays, everyone really needs to have a story that creates a feeling and what people want to hear, know and see.
Fine lamps, glasses or stunning knives and forks are no longer enough.