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Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio HotelvsOriginal Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Both Hotel Katajanokka and Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Katajanokka scores significantly better than Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna. Hotel Katajanokka ranks #5 in Helsinki with accolades from 7 reviewers like Star Service, Insight Guides and The Telegraph.
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
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
