Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel, Trondheim
River-view rooms with a hot tub and sauna to unwind after the pools
About this hotel
Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel sits two minutes on foot from Trondheim Maritime Museum and a short walk from Bakkegata, keeping it inside Trondheim's walkable centre rather than on the outskirts. The river-view rooms and on-site hot tub and sauna set it apart from most other hotels near Pirbadet, giving parents a genuine wellness option to fall back on after a day spent chasing kids through the water park's wave pool and slides. Younger children tend to enjoy the fitness center's family-friendly hours, while older kids appreciate a hotel that feels a step up from a standard business property. Pet-friendly rooms mean the dog does not need to be left behind for the trip. The river view paired with an actual hot tub and sauna is what separates this stay from the rest of the list.
- River-view rooms
- Hot tub and sauna
- Two minutes from the Maritime Museum
Our take
This suits a family or couple wanting a genuine wellness element alongside a water-park trip, particularly parents planning to trade off pool duty for a sauna session. It is less suited to a strict budget stay, since the room rate sits above the more straightforward three-star options nearby, so weigh the hot tub and sauna against the extra cost before booking.
- ✓Book a river-view room specifically when reserving, since not all rooms face the water at this property.
- ✓Reserve sauna or hot tub time in advance during busy weekends, when other guests may also be winding down after Pirbadet.
- ✓Plan the walk to Trondheim Maritime Museum as a short pre-dinner outing, since it sits just two minutes from the hotel.
Why we love it
- River-view rooms overlooking the water
- On-site hot tub and sauna
- Pet-friendly, air-conditioned accommodation
- Close to Trondheim Maritime Museum
Why guests love itAfter two straight days at Pirbadet's wave pool, having a hot tub and sauna to come back to at the Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel genuinely saved the trip for the adults in our group. The river view from our room was an unexpected bonus, and being close to Trondheim Maritime Museum gave us a quick, dry-land outing on our one rest morning.