[1] Built in neo-classical style and designed by town architect Bertel Strömmer, it was ready to open just in time for the 150th birthday of Tampere in fall 1929.

A tragic event, sinking of steamer SS Kuru in lake Näsijärvi, cancelled all festivities.

[2] During its history Hotel Tammer has hosted many famous guests including the Finnish marshal Gustaf Mannerheim and the Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin.

Some of the events in Arto Paasilinnas novel Elämä lyhyt, Rytkönen pitkä were set in the hotel.

Chaine des Rotisseurs restaurant Tammer[3] is located in ground floor of the building.