Scandic SimonkenttavsSolo Sokos Hotel Torni
Scandic Simonkentta and Solo Sokos Hotel Torni are both praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Solo Sokos Hotel Torni ranks slightly better than Scandic Simonkentta. Solo Sokos Hotel Torni scores 81 with endorsements from 5 reviews including Star Service, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Scandic Simonkentta
Simonkatu 9, Helsinki 00100, Finland
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"This giant sleek überhotel towers over the comings and goings in the new Kamppi Square." Full review
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Some rooms even have a sauna for no extra cost, so it's worth requesting one of these on the off chance.
Travel + Leisure
"Smack dab in the center of Helsinki, the new-millennium Simonkenttä is a gleaming example of what a big urban hotel can do for the environment." Full review
Star Service
"A five-minute uphill walk from the main train station, this property is one block from the main shopping street and right on Kamppi Square." Full review
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The large room count keeps staffers busy and unable to respond quickly to special requests.
Fodor's
"Located next to the bus station and the Forum shopping center, this hotel was specially designed to be environmentally friendly and to fulfill hypoallergenic standards." Full review
Solo Sokos Hotel Torni
Yrjonkatu 26, Helsinki 00100, Finland
From $123/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Charming, early 20C, city centre hotel boasting an 11 floor tower, great urban views and a palpable sense of history."
Fodor's
"The original part of this hotel was built in 1903, and its towers and internal details still reflect some of the more fanciful touches of Helsinki's Jugendstil period." Full review
Star Service
"It has become a city favorite, primarily because it has succeeded in creating a unique style that successfully blends modern with art deco, art nouveau and functionalism." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A central location, with Helsinki’s most vibrant night life and a shopping mall 30 seconds from reception, combined with a unique art nouveau character and superb city views." Full review
Lonely Planet
"In 1931 this building became Finland’s Empire State Building and although no longer the country’s tallest edifice, it still boasts excellent views, especially from Ateljee Bar." Full review