{"id":542,"date":"2014-09-14T13:04:32","date_gmt":"2014-09-14T10:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/?p=542"},"modified":"2017-11-23T23:51:56","modified_gmt":"2017-11-23T20:51:56","slug":"top10-helsinki-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/top10-helsinki-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Helsinki hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The capital of Finland has many pleasant hotels to choose from. All the hotels I have chosen to this article are in the very heart of Helsinki near the main shopping areas and attractions. You can get good deals on the luxury hotels, especially on the weekends.<\/p>\n<p><em>The blogger, Kata, is a Finnish flight attendant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Hotel Haven<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelhaven_blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-558\" alt=\"hotelhaven_blog\" src=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelhaven_blog.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelhaven_blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelhaven_blog-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelhaven_blog-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hotel Haven is the\u00a0first member of the <em>Small Luxury Hotels of the World<\/em>\u00a0chain in Finland. It has 77 individual, stylishly decorated rooms and it is located close to the Helsinki <em>Market Square<\/em>. To make a visitor feel special the rooms have posh features, such as\u00a0aromatic spa products of <em>Elemis<\/em>, a bathrobe of fine Egyptian cotton, <em>Bang &amp; Olufsen<\/em> entertainment system, bathroom tv, bed linen made of Egyptian cotton in it&#8217;s king size beds.\u00a0Hotel Haven offers many services including spa, gym, conference rooms and\u00a0three top-quality gourmet restaurants: <em>Havis, Sundmans Krog and G.W. Sundmans<\/em> of which the last has been mentioned in the <em>Michelin Guide<\/em> as a &#8216;Rising Star&#8217;. The lounge bar in the hotel lobby has cool and gracious atmosphere to enjoy a glass of champagne.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"hotellit.fi - Hotel Haven\" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/LCGMzu\" target=\"_blank\">Check Hotel Haven rates here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Hotel K\u00e4mp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelkamp_blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-559\" alt=\"hotelkamp_blog\" src=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelkamp_blog.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelkamp_blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelkamp_blog-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelkamp_blog-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This historical hotel was\u00a0originally built in 1887 by <em>Carl K\u00e4mp<\/em>. A major restoration project, started in 1996, culminated in the reopening of Hotel K\u00e4mp in 1999 as a Luxury Collection property of <em>Starwood Hotels &amp; Resorts Worldwide<\/em>. Hotel K\u00e4mp is located in the centre of Helsinki, close to the most prestigious shopping street, <em>Pohjoisesplanadi<\/em>.\u00a0Hotel K\u00e4mp has 179 rooms and it has accommodated many international pop artists as well as heads of state and even royals. The standard room (Deluxe room) is quite spacious and has a plush marble bathroom. All the suites are individually decorated and have been named by historical Finnish characters. The breakfast is rarely included in the room rate, however I think it&#8217;s well worth of the costly price. Hotel offers all the services one could ever need, the K\u00e4mp Spa is one of the best in town and the K\u00e4mp restaurants <em>Brasserie K\u00e4mp<\/em> and <em>Yume<\/em> are highly rated.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"hotellit.fi - Hotel K\u00e4mp\" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/vyhyr2\" target=\"_blank\">Check Hotel K\u00e4mp rates here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. \u00a0Hotel Fabian<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelfabian_blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-560\" alt=\"hotelfabian_blog\" src=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelfabian_blog.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelfabian_blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelfabian_blog-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelfabian_blog-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hotel Fabian is located in a quiet area next to <em>Hotel Haven<\/em> and it is a short walk away from the <em>Market Square<\/em>. This hidden gem is\u00a0is a 58-room boutique hotel with elegant contemporary rooms and a lovely courtyard. If you choose a <em>Lux room<\/em>, you&#8217;ll be provided a &#8220;home away from home&#8221; experience with a kitchenette and peaceful surroundings or even an own entrance on the ground floor. You can enjoy the fresh and stylish breakfast in a cozy atmosphere with individual service. The hotel doesn&#8217;t have it&#8217;s own restaurants but there are plenty to choose from very close by.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"hotellit.fi - Hotel Fabian\" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/Fvs7Ge\" target=\"_blank\">Check Hotel Fabian rates here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelradissonplaza_blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-561\" alt=\"hotelradissonplaza_blog\" src=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelradissonplaza_blog.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelradissonplaza_blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelradissonplaza_blog-150x59.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelradissonplaza_blog-300x118.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel is conveniently located close to the main railway station, next to the <em>National Theatre<\/em>. The hotel\u00a0provides 302 fashionably decorated rooms in historic surroundings. The building itself dates back to 1917, but was newly renovated in 2012. Each room is furnished with a very comfortable bed and there is a modern high-tech feel in the room with a connectivity panel and 42 inch flat screen tv. As a fun &#8220;wow factor&#8221; there is a tv on a bathroom mirror! Radisson Blu Plaza has a tempting cocktail bar called <em>Bar 7 Blings,<\/em>\u00a0which hosts popular and underground acts on Fridays and Saturdays. <em>The Kitzens Restaurant<\/em> offers the opportunity to create your own dish. The hotel lobby is very cosy with it&#8217;s colorful sofas and <em>The Super Breakfast Buffet<\/em> is considered one of the best hotel breakfast buffets in town.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"hotellit.fi - Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel\" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/DefWYL\" target=\"_blank\">Check Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel rates here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Klaus K Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelklausk_blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-562\" alt=\"hotelklausk_blog\" src=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelklausk_blog.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelklausk_blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelklausk_blog-150x80.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelklausk_blog-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Klaus K Hotel is considered as &#8220;Finland&#8217;s first design hotel&#8221; and it has a nice location close to the biggest department store in Helsinki, <em>Stockmann.<\/em>\u00a0The hotel has 137 rooms, which aren&#8217;t very large at size, though they have four emotional themes; mystical, passion, desire and envy, along with unique designer rooms. The design has been inspired by Finland\u2019s national epic, <em>Kalevala<\/em>. Klaus K hotel has a unique movie room, \u00a0designed by <em>Harri Koskinen<\/em>. It&#8217;s like a private movie theatre with a 55&#8243; cinema tv, <em>Playstation 3<\/em> and you can choose from 100 movies on a motorized bed. Klaus K has a cool bar,<em> Ahjo Bar &amp; Club<\/em>, with DJ&#8217;s and performers on Fridays and Saturdays. There&#8217;s a prime Italian restaurant downstairs as well, <em>Toscanin<\/em>i. The Klaus K breakfast is well-known for its\u00a0organically produced quality ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"hotellit.fi - Klaus K Hotel\" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/kVAFzR\" target=\"_blank\">Check Klaus K Hotel rates here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. GLO Hotel Kluuvi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelglokluuvi_blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-563\" alt=\"hotelglokluuvi_blog\" src=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelglokluuvi_blog.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelglokluuvi_blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelglokluuvi_blog-150x59.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelglokluuvi_blog-300x118.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>GLO Hotel Kluuvi was opened for the first time in 2007. It had an extension with 70 new rooms in summer 2013 with the total amount of 184 contemporary rooms in six categories. It has a convenient location in <em>Kluuvikatu<\/em> street, next to the historical <em>Hotel K\u00e4mp<\/em> and a few steps away from the main shopping street, <em>Alekstanterinkatu<\/em>. The standard rooms are smallish in size, however they are equipped with quality Finnish made motorized beds. After all, isn&#8217;t the bed the most important thing needed in a hotel room! Glo Hotel guests have an access to the Hotel K\u00e4mp gym and there are several nice restaurants and bars to choose from inside and outside the hotel.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"hotellit.fi - GLO Hotel Kluuvi\" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/taaGvF\" target=\"_blank\">Check GLO Hotel Kluuvi rates here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Hilton Helsinki Strand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelhiltonstrand_blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-564\" alt=\"hotelhiltonstrand_blog\" src=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelhiltonstrand_blog.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelhiltonstrand_blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelhiltonstrand_blog-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelhiltonstrand_blog-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Hilton Helsinki Strand hotel is located on the waterfront and approx. 1 km away from the city centre. Hilton Strand is a genuine business hotel with 190 rooms, nine meeting rooms for up to 280 guests, a business center and an executive lounge. Rooms are very spacious and decorated with solid &#8220;Hilton quality and style&#8221; equipped with large opening windows. There is a\u00a0sauna, pool and gym complex at the top floor with amazing views. You can also borrow a hotel&#8217;s bicycle and ride along the bay or take a boat to the <em>Helsinki Zoo<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"hotellit.fi - Hilton Helsinki Strand\" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/swlqbI\" target=\"_blank\">Check Hilton Helsinki Hotel rates here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Solo Sokos Hotel Torni<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hoteltorni_blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565\" alt=\"hoteltorni_blog\" src=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hoteltorni_blog.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hoteltorni_blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hoteltorni_blog-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hoteltorni_blog-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After its opening in 1931 Hotel Torni\u00a0has gone through many different periods during the war time (WW2). \u00a0It has been a stage for international diplomacy and has accomodated foreign government elite.\u00a0<em>Torni<\/em> means &#8220;a tower&#8221; in English and it is a classic hotel in the heart of Helsinki with 152 rooms.\u00a0Every room has its own character with small details, such as tile stoves, works of art and bathrooms with glass walls and cute bathtubs. If you choose a room from the tower part of the building you can enjoy great views over the city.\u00a0<em>The Ateljee Bar<\/em> on the top floor is a well-known sightseeing spot.\u00a0<em>American Bar<\/em> and Irish-style <em>O&#8217;Malley&#8217;s<\/em> downstairs are very popular among locals as well. <em>The Restaurant Torni<\/em> is known for its high-class kitchen.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"hotellit.fi - Solo Sokos Hotel Torni\" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/iW4CmN\" target=\"_blank\">Check Solo Sokos Hotel Torni rates here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>9. GLO Hotel Art<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelgloart_blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-566\" alt=\"hotelgloart_blog\" src=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelgloart_blog.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelgloart_blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelgloart_blog-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelgloart_blog-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>GLO Hotel Art was totally renovated in 2012 and it is built inside a century-old <em>Art Nouveau<\/em> chateau building located a few steps away from the city centre, approx. 700 meters. There are 171 rooms to choose from. Even the small standard rooms are equipped with the high-quality Finnish beds (as in the big sister\u00a0<em>GLO Hotel Kluuvi<\/em>). Rooms are combined with modern Scandinavian style and old chateau feeling. The hotel has several fireplaces to give a cozy and intimate atmosphere and\u00a0<em>The Glo Art Kitchen restaurant<\/em> is located\u00a0in a hundred-year-old chateau cellar.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"hotellit.fi - GLO Hotel Art \" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/eDVsXU\" target=\"_blank\">Check GLO Hotel Art rates here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Hotel Scandic Simonkentt\u00e4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelscandic_blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-567\" alt=\"hotelscandic_blog\" src=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelscandic_blog.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelscandic_blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelscandic_blog-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hotelscandic_blog-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hotel Scandic Simonkentt\u00e4 is a large hotel with 360 rooms. It is located in a busy spot in the centre of Helsinki, next to a big shopping centre,\u00a0<em>Kamppi<\/em>. The rooms are decorated with quite typical Scandinavian style; simple and clean, with wooden floors and all the basic needs without any extravagant elements. Some of the rooms have a French balcony as a fun detail. <em>The Restaurant &amp; Caf\u00e9 Simonkatu<\/em>\u00a0downstairs has great big windows and a view to the lively walking street. You can watch the chefs creating the fresh dishes in this Californian-style cuisine. There&#8217;s also a popular Mexican restaurant <em>Colorado Bar &amp; Grill<\/em> within the hotel building.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"hotellit.fi - Hotel Scandic Simonkentt\u00e4\" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/8K0Q6m\" target=\"_blank\">Check Hotel Scandic Simonkentt\u00e4 rates here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The capital of Finland has many pleasant hotels to choose from. All the hotels I have chosen to this article are in the very heart of Helsinki near the main shopping areas and attractions. You can get good deals on the luxury hotels, especially on the weekends. The blogger, Kata, is a Finnish flight attendant. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/top10-helsinki-hotels\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Top 10 Helsinki hotels<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-542","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog-in-english","category-hotellit-fi-vinkit"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/542","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=542"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/542\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1014,"href":"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/542\/revisions\/1014"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=542"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=542"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotellit.fi\/blogi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}