After the renovation, Sokos Hotel Villa transformed into a hip city hotel. It has been open since July 2011, located centrally near the Tampere railway station and university campus.

Sokos Hotel Villa was once an old granary build in 1890 that added its charm as well as challenges to the design by featuring existing exposed brick walls, ceilings and columns. Due to the exposed ceiling, hotel room lighting was implemented by wall and floor lighting only i.e. bespoke wall lights by GI and concealed floor strip lights fitted within the joinery furniture. Cooling systems were also added to each hotel room, as well as all bathrooms and electricity were replaced.

The renovated rooms have a harmonious and warm atmosphere. Sustainable products were selected throughout such as the use of natural materials. One of the main themes of the renovation was sustainability and its outcome awarded Sokos Hotel Villa the Nordic Ecolabel, also known as the Swan. It is the official sustainibilty ecolabel in the Nordic countries.