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Seurahuone HelsinkivsHotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel Seurahuone Helsinki and Hotel Katajanokka are both rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Katajanokka scores significantly higher than Hotel Seurahuone Helsinki. Hotel Katajanokka has a TripExpert Score of 90 with accolades from 7 reviews like Star Service, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Seurahuone Helsinki
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
12 Kaivokatu, Helsinki 00100, Finland
From $110/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Early 20C hotel - one of the oldest in Finland - where a sympathetic renovation has retained a pleasant period feel."
Fodor's "Built in 1913, this Viennese-style town-house hotel across from the train station has a loyal clientele won over by its ageless charm and cosmopolitan interiors." Full review
Lonely Planet "This seurahuone (literally, ‘club room’) was a meeting place for high society, where visiting officers, gentlemen and ladies came to stay, and a venue for concerts and ballroom dances." Full review
Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Michelin Guide
Insight Guides Fodor's Lonely Planet
Oyster
Star Service
The Telegraph Michelin Guide
Merikasarminkatu 1a, Helsinki 00160, Finland
From $141/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Pleasantly restored, late 19C former prison, with high ceilinged corridors and original staircases still in situ."
Insight Guides "A fabulous choice with a unique history... the well-soundproofed rooms are done up in designer furnishings and linens."
Fodor's "All in all, it's not a bad place to do time." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"While it doesn’t miss a chance to have cheeky nudges at the former penal complex, it’s not at the expense of luxury, with large flatscreen TVs and a sumptuous sauna." Full review
OysterUpscale
"For guests who want to experience what it’s like to spend a night in the slammer without ever having to break the law, the upscale Hotel Katajanokka offers a unique experience." Full review
Star Service "Probably one of the most unique hotels in the city, the Katajanokka is a former prison." Full review
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Even though several cells have been combined to make guest rooms spacious and modern, and additional windows make sure that guests don’t feel claustrophobic, the prison feel is still very present, especially in the lobby area.
The Telegraph8.0
"Having split from an international chain, this is now one of Helsinki’s few independent hotels and better for it." Full review
Michelin Guide "The old cells are now comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms with modern bathrooms. The traditional cellar restaurant features a preserved prison cell and serves traditional Finnish cuisine." Full review
