Original Sokos Hotel AlbertvsKlaus K Hotel
Both Original Sokos Hotel Albert and Klaus K Hotel are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Klaus K Hotel ranks significantly better than Original Sokos Hotel Albert. Klaus K Hotel comes in at #4 in Helsinki with accolades from 8 sources like Oyster, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Original Sokos Hotel Albert
Albertinkatu 30, Helsinki 00120, Finland
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide
"Late 19C building with welcoming lounge bar. Standard bedrooms are compact but well-equipped and are useful for business travellers; superior rooms are slightly larger."
Lonely Planet
"A boutique-style hotel from this hotel chain that’s well located for design shops and bars in Punavuori."
Klaus K Hotel
Bulevardi 2-4, Helsinki 00120, Finland
From $86/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Late 19C landmark building with great facade. Striking interior is designed to reflect the epic themes of The Kalevala."
Fodor's
"Short-stay business travelers love the aesthetics and attention to detail at Klaus K, one of Helsinki's chicest hotels." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Boasting excellent service and extremely comfortable beds, this central, independent design hotel has a theme of Kalevala quotes throughout, and easy-on-the-eye space-conscious architecture." Full review
Star Service
"Located in the center of town, at the top of Esplanade on a tree-lined street, the Klaus K claims "to be taking the hotel out of hotel."" Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
81.4
"Once a drab business hotel, this reborn property near the Esplanade now has a snappy name, friendly staff, and a chic late-night bar." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Klaus K Hotel is an upscale hotel in Helsinki with 171 impeccably decorated, modern rooms in a convenient location within walking distance of Esplanadi Park." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hip hotel in a 19th-century building in Helsinki's design district with on-site Tuscan restaurant." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Klaus K is popular for its central location and imaginative style." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Independent design hotel Klaus K has a theme of Finnish national epic Kalevala quotes throughout, and space-conscious architecture" Full review
Michelin Guide
"Rooms are a touch softer, a touch warmer than the public spaces, cozy yet stylish...two restaurants, and the spa, naturally, leans more toward the classic Finnish sauna " Full review