8/10 Good
Anthony
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked to be in central Helsinki for the duration of a football tournament, wanting to be sure we saw Helsinki whilst there on the non-playing days.
Pleased we booked breakfast in advance as the on-site price offered seemed relatively high (even by Helsinki's own standards).
Private taxi transfer from airport can be fixed cost circa Euros 35 - 40, we went by train which was efficient but then charged €20 for a few blocks taxi ride (with case). Obviously went back to airport more effectively.
It was staff holiday time, so hotel evening restaurant not tried except for breakfast, which provided a good range, well stocked, well laid out that set us up well for the day.
A reasonable range of restaurant options locally but eating out in Helsinki is not cheap!
The hotel is quite well positioned in terms of access to transport and attractions.
Bar area could perhaps offer some more comfortable seating options, perhaps that's the Finnish way.
There was a sauna on site, but we did not try it
As always understanding your needs in terms of Helsinki card passes and transport passes difficult to be accurately understood on day one but by working at it and delaying the start date (we had the luxury of being a couple of early days being booked up with other activities) meant we had time to work it out and use them relatively effectively.
English widely spoken staff on front desk very helpful with enquiries also Tourist info Office (when we got there - Cathedral Square).
Anthony
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024