This is one of the most delightful hotels in the Nordic region. It really is very difficult indeed to fault this truly deluxe property, steeped as it is in tradition yet enjoying all the benefits of any brand new business hotel. All this in arguably the best location in town. A jewel!
Exterior: After faithful restoration, this hotel is the first truly deluxe hotel in the Nordic countries. It is regarded as one of the most valued historic buildings in Helsinki.
Lobby: The hotel has an impressive entrance, opening up into the deluxe interior of the lobby, which offers a lovely relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Rooms
The luxurious guest rooms come complete with marble bathrooms which are equipped with a bath, separate walk-in shower, and luxury amenities. The larger suites also have and in-room sauna. Bathrobes and slippers are provided in the rooms for complete comfort and relaxation. All rooms offer either double or king-size beds, individually adjustable heating and air conditioning, satellite TV with film and radio channels, 3 direct dial telephones with voicemail, Internet access, a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities.
Restaurant & Food
The brasserie has a trendy open kitchen offering a buffet and specialities and is located just to the right of the lobby. The hotel also has a bar serving drinks and light snacks, and a patio is open during spring and summer.
Activities & Sport
Guests can enjoy all the various sport activities around the main city area.
Comments
The hotel was voted ""Best Hotel in Europe"" by Global Traveller readers 2006. It also had ""Gold List"" membership with Condé Nast Traveler in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Travel+Leisure magazine selected it as one of the best 100 hotels in the world in 2006.
Directions, How to get there
Coming from the north take motorway 3, which becomes Mannerheimintie Street, turn left onto Etelaesplanadi Street and turn left again onto Fabianinkatu Street. Turn left onto Pohjoisesplanadi Street. Coming from the east, take motorway 170, turning left onto Sörnäisten Rantatie Street. This becomes Pohjoisranta Street and then further on Pohjoisesplanadi Street. From the West, take motorway 1, following the signs for ""Centrum"" and then turn onto Mannerheimintie Street. Turn left onto Etelaesplanadi Street, and then left again onto Fabianinkatu Street. Then finally turn left onto Pohjoisesplanadi Street.