On 17 July 1995, the futuristic orientated Sanadome opened its doors and offered a special combination of activities aimed at promoting health.
After a difficult start, in 2000 Sanadome changed its management and thereby its vision and strategy. From that time onwards, the vision and strategy anticipated in particular the 24 hour economy that had emerged, where people become out of balance in all kinds of ways. For example, people suffer from stress, tiredness, too little attention to relaxation and neglect of social contacts. Healthy eating is also put under pressure. Sanadome offers the concept of bringing the ‘market’ back into balance which can be expressed with one word - ‘equilibrium’.

Over the past 10 years, Sanadome has been successful time and again, a continuous hit. For example, Sanadome has grown to become one of the main tourist attractions; placed by the RBT-Kan regional tourist board in 3rd place on the list of ‘leisure attractions’ in Gelderland (after the Hoge Veluwe and Burgers Zoo).
With 250 employees, Sanadome is one of the larger commercial companies in Nijmegen. The future for Sanadome looks good. The futuristic building and the product are constantly being further embellished and adapted in order to continue to offer a top product to both the ‘business guest and wellness guest of the future’. In September 2010, all the hotel rooms were renovated and future investments will be focussed on improving and expanding the Spa and the Beauty & Wellness department.
Sanadome is an economic catalyst for the economy of Nijmegen, and shops, restaurants, Holland Casino and taxi companies, among others, profit from the success.

The sources of Nijmegen
The basis of the success is the pure water from the own freshwater source at a depth of 70 metres, and the thermal saltwater source at a depth of 700 metres. The thermal saltwater source has been certified by the ‘Deutscher Bäderverband’ as an iodide thermal sole (very salty). According to German standards, Sanadome is a recognized Spa with mineral-rich water that has therapeutic properties. In addition to its relaxing and purifying effects, thermal water has a particularly soothing effect and a positive effect on muscles and joints.
The Spa measuring 2500m2 has, among other things, a saltwater bath (Dead Sea effect), thermal baths, a steam room and Jacuzzis. There are also a beautiful thermal garden with comfortable deckchairs and a large thermal outdoor bath. Guests are obliged to wear swimwear.

Unique Beauty & Wellness treatments in the Netherlands
Sanadome works exclusively with top brands such as Thalgo and OPI and also provides a wide choice of treatments for men! Sanadome stands out considerably and is unique in the Netherlands with its offer of Terraké wellness rituals and the Mama Mio treatments for pregnant women.

Four star plus hotel & restaurants
The 96 hotel rooms at 4 star plus level are completely contemporary with regard to design and technology. The hotel offers guests free use of High Speed fibre glass (wireless) Internet. By means of the panorama lift, hotel guests have direct access to the Spa.
The 4 restaurants are characterized by their unique atmosphere, stylish interiors and by their attention to wellness on your plate. The ingredients for the dishes are carefully selected with consideration for the origin and ecological quality. The Flow à la carte restaurant has been recommended by the Michelin guide 2010!

Recognized Congress Company with 5 hammers
For years, Sanadome has been the top location for meetings and congresses. The 5 hammers represent the highest classification achievable and stand for accommodation with an extraordinary luxury look that meets the strictest technical requirements for meetings. The provision of services and F&B are also at a very high level.

Corporate Social Responsibility in the true meaning of the words
In addition to commercial and financial operational management, Corporate Social Responsibility is an important starting point. Aspects such as Safety & Security, Environment, Society and Health are represented by special teams of employees from various departments within the company. These teams have already achieved a great deal:

• Plenty of attention for people with a disability.
• Learning company for Hotel and Catering courses, and Wellness courses.
• European Ecolabel due to among other measures, reducing energy consumption, using 100% green energy and an own combined heat and power system.
• Supporting good causes, for among other causes, seriously ill children and adults (Stichting Tante Lenie, the Ronald McDonald House, Stichting KiKa and Opkikker), supporting World War II veterans, and attention for old people from a care home by providing wellness afternoons at Sanadome, et cetera.
• Sponsoring sport clubs in Nijmegen, including NEC football, Vocasa volleyball and NMHC hockey
• Special attention to the nutrition of guests and personnel, working with, among other things, local, ecological and organic products.
• Choosing partners and suppliers who also consider CSR as a high priority.

Recognitions and prizes
The success of Sanadome has not gone unnoticed:

• 2006 - Sanadome obtained the European Ecolabel.
• 2008 & 2009 - Sanadome won the Sustainable Business Award (CSR Award within the Scandic Group).
• 2008 - 3rd position in the list of ‘leisure attractions’ in Gelderland (RBT-Kan).
• 2010 - winner of CSR Award, presented by De Maatschappelijke Meerwaarde.
• 2011, 2010 and 2009 - winners of the Deloitte Best Managed Companies awards programme.

We aim to offer our guests a relaxed stay, in a simple and accessible way. This applies to all the Scandic hotels, and also to the way we do business. Of course, we must make a profit, but we prefer to do this in an ethically responsible way. Just one example of this is that we serve organic produce in our restaurants. All the Scandic hotels are environmentally aware and have the Nordic Swan Ecolabel verification mark and Scandic Sanadome has the European Ecolabel. All of these aspects form part of our fundamental values which everyone within Scandic adheres to, whether it concerns business development or serving breakfast to our guests. These values help us to make smart decisions, which feel good from both a business point of view and a human interest point of view.