Scandic Grand MarinavsGLO Hotel Art
Both Scandic Grand Marina and GLO Hotel Art are recommended by writers. On balance, GLO Hotel Art ranks significantly higher than Scandic Grand Marina. GLO Hotel Art has a TripExpert Score of 92 with positive reviews from 9 reviews such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Scandic Grand Marina
Katajanokanlaituri 7, Helsinki SF-00160, Finland
From $68/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Housed inside an early-19th-century customs warehouse in the posh Katajanokka island neighborhood, the Grand Marina has one of the best convention centers in Finland." Full review
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Ask for a room with a view of South Harbor.
Lonely Planet
"On Katajanokka a very short stroll from the Viking Line ferries... The never-ending corridors make it feel like you’re on a ship, but the rooms, with their blond parquet, are typically Nordic." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Scandic Grand Marina is a huge, upper-middle-range hotel with 470 rooms housed in an imposing seven-story red brick building that was built as a warehouse in the 1920s." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Although the expansive Grand Marina occupies a former 1920s harbour warehouse on the Katajanokka promontory in central Helsinki, the comfort and variety of the rooms render it far from industrial." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The sprawling four-star Scandic Grand Marina sits regally near the harbor in Katajanokka, the area just east of the city center." Full review
GLO Hotel Art
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 Traveler
99.6
"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
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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