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GLO Hotel ArtvsOriginal Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Both GLO Hotel Art and Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna are recommended by writers. On balance, GLO Hotel Art scores significantly better than Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna. GLO Hotel Art has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 9 publications like Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
GLO Hotel Art
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Lonnrotinkatu 29, Helsinki 00180, Finland
From $81/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "1903 art nouveau castle with modem extensions, set in the heart of the lively Design District and featuring its own art collection."
Fodor's "On a quiet side street, this small luxury hotel distinguishes itself through a rare combination of character, consistency, and service." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The owners of Helsinki’s Palace Kämp have opened a spin-off property, minimalist in design but full up on service and clever touches." Full review
Travel + Leisure "While historical details... have been preserved in the public spaces, the 48 rooms have been spiffed up with leather headboards, suede chairs, and mod Diogenes lamps." Full review
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Ask for No. 401, the only guest room in the imposing round tower and steps away from one of the hotel’s three saunas.
Star Service " The majestic yet massive Jugend-style building is of stunning beauty and one-of-a-kind in the area, almost looking like a little city castle. " Full review
OysterUpscale
"A 171-room, four-pearl property in the heart of Helsinki's Design District that's geared to both business and tourist travelers seeking design-conscious lodging with historic and modern flair." Full review
Afar Magazine "Guests at the new GLO Hotel Art in Helsinki’s Design District can borrow a guitar or painting supplies to unwind before bed. From $173. Lönnrotinkatu 29, 358/(0) 10-344-4100." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The enchanting granite façade and Art Nouveau interiors of the GLO Hotel Art are fine examples of the Finnish National Romantic style and a charming antidote to Helsinki’s no-nonsense modernity." Full review
Lonely Planet "Linna is Finnish for ‘castle’ and the turreted facade and courtly service give you the royal treatment." Full review
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Fodor's
DK Eyewitness Star Service The Telegraph
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki 60100, Finland
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The quirky 1950s architecture and interior design of the Vaakuna dates back to the 1952 Helsinki Olympics." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Centrally located by the Central Railway Station, this lovely building, built in 1952, is one of the most stylish chain hotels in Finland."
Star Service "Opposite the train station, 1 kilometer from the harbor, this functional-style hotel occupies the fifth through eighth floors of the nine-story Sokos Department Store." Full review
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Staff members seem hard to pin down when it comes to special requests.
The Telegraph8.0
"Occupies the upper floors of the Sokos department store (reception on the ground floor) and is a short walk from the city’s main railway and national bus stations." Full review
