I'm a Diamond member and stay exclusively at Hilton properties so I was happy to find this gem in…read moreHelsinki. The 7th floor is executive level and they have an executive lounge but like most Hilton's the lounge id not what they were before the pandemic and are operating at a much lower standard. Food is mediocre and the lounge isn't staffed so I recommend eating breakfast at the restaurant downstairs and not the lounge if you are a member status and have the free breakfast option. The buffet downstairs is excellent. The 8th floor has a nice indoor pool, gym and sauna's. Make sure you reserve a private sauna when you check in or you can join the mens or women's community sauna. Sauna's are part of the Finnish culture so be sure to experience it. The staff are very knowledgeable and will give directions and recommendations for restaurants as well as call you a taxi from one of the companies with the best rates. If you are taking a taxi from somewhere else to this Hilton note that there are two Hilton properties and the drivers call this one the Hilton by the seaside since it's on the water. Definitely recommend this place. The rooms were spacious and clean and it was a great experience staying there.

The location is excellent! That's about the only thing this place has going for it. The staff was…read morenot very welcoming upon checking in. They didn't even welcome us for being diamond members. As I entered the hotel I noticed the dirty outside facade and tattered Hilton flag. We were given a low floor with no upgrades available. The elevator door buttons were sticky and gross, the floor appeared to not be vacuumed or cleaned in a very long while as well as a disturbing amount of gross water marks on the glass elevator. We assented quickly to the 4 th floor. Not the executive floor we should have been placed on and as I exited the elevator I began to sneeze and couldn't stop. The layer of dust that greeted me upon exited was appalling. Apparently, this hotel cannot reach certain areas and therefore chooses not to clean them on any level. I noticed the same on floor 7 when visiting the executive lounge which was small and cramped and the pool/sauna. Needless to say. I tried to spend most of my days out exploring instead of in a dust filled hotel where my allergies were quite uncontrollable. This was not the Hilton experience I expected not deserve for the money time and effort I am using for my holiday.

Didn't stay here! But this is the only place I can leave a review for this secret little bakery…read morewithin the hotel that anyone can Goto. Such a cute small place which a is accessible from the outside, they have a wonderful assortment of sweet and savory mouth watering items, drinks are coffee, teas, wine and beer. Of course midday I was thinking bubbles ! It took me a hot second to decide from the choices what to eat, so I went with the orange and raisin scone and my glass of bubbly. Also had some toast as it looked so good freshly cut. They have a nice seating area next to the cafe inside or several tables and chairs outside, and as nice as it was outside I went out. Loved the carbs here! The scone was crumbly and zesty, studded with raisins. Washed down well with my glass of bubbly, coffee would be great too! The toast was thick and chewy and so good, not processed tasting at all, freshly baked with good ingredients. Sat outside with lots of birds eager for me to drop something, but I ate every crumb. So delicious. Great place to get a snack anytime. Trust me the choices will leave to wanting to go back.

Excellent staff, nice room, and convenient location! I found this hotel on the BonVoy website as…read moreit is affiliated somehow with Marriott. I arrived earlier than the standard check-in time and and was accommodated with my Marriott Gold Status. After completing some documentation I was provided my keycard and was given a guided tour to my room. The room was in nice condition and had a work desk which I needed. I turned on the thermostat as it was warm upon arrival. I attempted to set my room temperature to 18C but it would only allow me to set at 19C minimum. I went out to see the town for a few hours and came back and the room was still quite warm. I notified the staff and the offered to move me to a cooler room which I accepted. The second room was nice as well but was much cooler. The hotel is conveniently located in the Helsinki City Center and many destinations are walkable. This hotel has two places to eat, a bakery and a breakfast restaurant (buffet-style). I didn't attempt to eat here outside of breakfast as several restaurants are also located within walking distance. I can't say enough how polite and pleasant the staff is here. Four stars!

Great view from the skyroom bar, the drinks were amazing, the bartenders were friendly and eager to…read morehelp us. The food was delicious and the room clean and very comfortable. I'll definitely go there again!

Being waited too long to be checked in I feel sad that we…read moreare wasting our time I'm hoping our room Has view

This Hostel is a cheap, clean and relatevily close to centrum.read more

Please note there are several Radisson Blu options in Helsinki, Finland…read more This review is for the Otaniemi Espoo location. 5-stars because Radisson Blu Hotel Helsinki saved us! We were having a few bumps in travel and got into Helsinki in the middle of the night. Our existing reservation said 24-hour front desk but... guess what? Didn't have one. Fortunately, I'd seen Radisson Blu on an app I used and so I called them up to make sure they did indeed have a 24-hour front desk. An hour later, our rental car was parked in their free parking lot and my sleeping 10-year-old and I were safe and sound, cozy and warm on a blustery snowy March night. Now, that said... this place is great and has beautiful views of waterways that come in from the Gulf of Finland. It's a little out-of-the-way from the main downtown but we really loved it. They had an amazing and clean sauna, a small but warm(ish) indoor pool, a delicious buffet breakfast with excellent coffee (included with our reservation but surcharge otherwise), and some fun foosball in the lobby. We used it as a base as it was closer to our friend's house in Espoo and we decided to stay more than that blustery first night because the front desk staff was so friendly and amazing!!! We'd stay here again if in Helsinki! Might see ya there!

Lovely hotel with great view over the lake, has free swimming pool and sauna facilities on the top…read morefloor as well as free bike rental. Room has all the facilities you need, coffee/ tea,safe,iron etc. it's spacious and clean, very comfy bed.

The room was sufficient. The desk was very usable for work…read more Shower was okay and clean. No fridge in the room, water in the lobby was expensive. Over a very comfortable Irish bar that what it lacks in authenticity, makes up for with good staff and affordable pub food. Staff were helpful and the breakfast buffet was very good. The hotel staff did not make it stressful if you arrived near the end and stayed a little later.

I arrived at Vantaa Airport to be welcomed by beaming ladies from the US-Finland Fulbright…read moreWelcoming Committee, thank you Tarja. We were dropped at Hotel Scandic Paasi which was near the train station and surrounded by lush trees and nearby markets and restaurants. The Hotel is a 3/4 star rated and they had wines and crackers at the table, as we entered a dimly lit and small welcome and check in counter. I was assigned at the second floor and to my surprise, I had a huge bathtub and while we are saving water in California, they seem to have plenty in Finland. After all, they shared that they're surrounded by lakes and rivers, located all over the country. The room was well decorated, sheets smelled really great and the room was perfectly prepared. Knowing that we have two hours of free time, I filled the bathtub and soaked like a king, the water was perfectly warm and all the elements of a well- supplied bathroom was present. Yay! The hotel didn't serve breakfast so we have to meet at a nearby restaurant or order a special from their canteen. However, wine was readily available at their wine room? So, if you happen to visit Finland on a business or to do research, Hotel Scandic would be a perfect abode for a few nights. I assure you, the water is plenty, staff were absolutely Finnish-pectful and nice. Kiitos (Thank you in Finnish)!

While I could not see any fault with the service received at Scandic Paasi, I just thought he…read moreentire hotel was charmless and cold: yes, they were trying to make it interesting by putting a playful theme/spin onto it, but to me that made it look more cheaply and boring. (I was face-timing with my other half in the evening and I gave a tour of my hotel room. His comment was: "Eew...this is worth team IKEA." It's an ok place and the price is also quite reasonable; the wifi is strong; the shower water heats up quickly; and the bed is comfortable. But that's already it...I have nothing else to add to it...boring.

I had an absolutely amazing stay at Klaus K during my Helsinki trip! I appreciated their welcoming,…read moreinclusive messages from the reviews and pics I'd seen online and their website, and they truly were so friendly and kind. I appreciated the hospitality throughout the stay from messages before check-in and ease of check-in to having my luggage held as I explored the city a bit more between check out and my flight. Booking and check in were easy, and my room was fantastic. The space was just what I needed as a solo traveler with a quiet room, nice views, sense of safety, clean space, plenty of high quality amenities and products (toiletries, coffee/tea and an in-room machine, etc), thoughtful storage built in, and a comfortable bed. It was VERY convenient to everything I wanted to access, whether walking distance to sites and shopping on my list or very easily walkable distance to public transit for further attractions and the airport. I did not add the breakfast option as I wanted to explore different local places each day, but it did look lovely and the space where breakfast was held was inviting. Having the rooftop bar to watch the sunset was a fantastic bonus! I can't say enough how much I appreciated my stay at Klaus K and would highly recommend for any future travelers. I hope to come back and will absolutely stay here again!

Had a wonderful time at this well run hotel in the heart of Helsinki. Loved the area it was In,…read morewalkable to a lot of the town. Service on entry was prompt, plus they had my room ready before check in time which was fantastic. Love when that happens. It's a small check in area, but serves the purpose, also loved all the amenities they provided at the desk for your stay, toiletries, slippers, water, even free ice cream/popsicles! They provided a full breakfast with my room, which was again fantastic. My room was roomy with a nice bed, all the things I needed, hairdryer, iron, safe, great bathroom. Everything worked! One of the biggest rooms I've stayed in Europe. The breakfast was amazing, so much variety, great fresh bread, coffee, hot breakfast, pastries, fruit. Way too much to eat! Super clean as well. They have a nice Italian restraint attached too, I had the best Affagato here. They have a small bar area by the reception, they have wine , beer and cocktails, and they let me watch the euro soccer finals here ! Great little place as I didn't want to Goto a crowded bar. Loved I could walk everywhere, and was close to the train station for getting to and from the airport. Great hotel, great price, great service!