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.
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