Name: Radisson Blu Oulu
Address: Oulu, FI
Price range: From $155

Radisson Blu Oulu, OuluRadisson Blu Oulu in Oulu, Finland has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 5 of 12 hotels we score in Oulu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $155 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Radisson Blu Oulu is a renovated, eco-certified hotel in the centre of Oulu, standing on the banks of the Oulu River with views over the Gulf of Bothnia. Guests can walk to shops, restaurants and main attractions, and the bus terminal, train station and harbour are all under a kilometre away; Oulu Airport is roughly a 20-minute drive. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a gym, sauna, restaurant, bar and terrace, plus meeting rooms and secure parking, so it suits both business travellers and families. Rooms are well kept and quiet, though they tend to be on the small side, which is worth knowing if you plan a longer stay.What stands out

Central riverside location

Quiet, comfortable beds

Highly rated breakfast buffet

Friendly, helpful staff

Watch out for

Rooms tend to be small

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