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Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio HotelvsHotel St George
Both Hotel Katajanokka and Hotel St George are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Katajanokka is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel St George. Hotel Katajanokka has a TripExpert Score of 90 with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Star Service, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
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
Hotel St George
Wallpaper The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Independent Lonely Planet
Yrjonkatu 13, Helsinki 00120, Finland
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Wallpaper "The best room in the house is the third-floor St George Suite whose windows open out into Old Church Park. " Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Helsinki hotel is the city's most stylish and luxurious." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Pretty, sunlit, and grand; this is a tasteful hotel in a city whose tastes tends to skew a little...St George is the hotel that cements its spot as capital of refined cool." Full review
Independent "The city’s most stylish hotel...complete with 300-piece contemporary art collection, glass-ceilinged Wintergarden cocktail bar, and mosaic-tiled pool."
The green guide to visiting Helsinki
June 17, 2022
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Set in a Renaissance Revival building completed by architect Onni Tarjanne in 1890, this hotel is one of the most prestigious in Helsinki" Full review
