The glass elevator at the hotel offers great views, and the rooftop pool, sauna, lounge area, and bar are all fantastic. They even provide an early breakfast an hour before regular breakfast service.
A nice hotel near the tram station and ferry to Tallinn. Hotel swimming pool is heated and sauna is nice.Nice view from the frozen sea at the room.
If you want to have a real swimming pool, the pool in the hotel is far too small. But you can have a good view from the pool. Everything else is fine, we had a pleasant stay.
The room was very big and spacious, and the TV was huge. The hygiene was excellent and very clean, and the room had good natural light. The service was great, and the transportation was convenient
This is my always hotel when I come to Helsinki since they were opened like 7-8 years ago. Good location, and I like the breakfast spread. Looking forward to stay here in my next trip
This hotel is excellent, easily meeting five-star standards. The 7T tram stop is right at its doorstep, and on the other side, there's a picturesque harbor view
I loved it so much but got sad because another customer lady yelled at me because my partner wanted to take a photo of me in the pool even though she didn’t appear on the frame nor did anyone else
My 1st visit to Helsinki was impressive by Valo Hotel with their friendliness and helpful staff. The daily buffet breakfast are also very good spread. Nice juices and with good coffee.
Would definitely come back! The wellness area was a bit pricey for an add on but really nice and chill when quiet! I just would have liked a staff member there to manage noise and groups as I wanted to go on my last night but it was very overcrowded with loud intimidating groups
The wellness centre on the top floor is cool - two saunas, steam room, pool, jacuzzi and plunge pool. Staff on the front desk were friendly and quickly helped us with a cot and change of sheets
I took my partner here for a long weekend so we could visit Helsinki. Breakfast and wellness facilities were included which both were very nice. Easy transport to the city and airport
i had a great stay in this hotel. i experienced a refreshing atmosphere. quite impressive architecture. but the only problem is the location. far from city center / tourist area
No issues with the room, close enough to walk for those who wish to without physical limitations. Also close to several public transit
great location and good service, average hotel that meets all our needs as a family that goes out most of the day for day tours :)
Walking to the hotel takes 16 min. Swimming Pool is good but opening hours are very short (limited to afternoon from 3pm to 7pm)
If weekend, the pool is opened for morning too but opening hours are very short too (7am to 11am). The changing room door could not be closed
Great value for money with very clean and modern rooms. It was appreciated that the room had an empty fridge available for use. However, I was disappointed by the lack of coffee/tea amenities in the room.
We had the best stay at this hotel. We were supposed to stay 2 nights and we stayed 4. Sauna and pool really are great. The hotel is super clean and the staff is super sweet
It's close to Aalto's villa, and the city center is easily accessible by tram. However, arriving from the airport by public transportation (train and bus) was inconvenient, so I recommend taking a taxi
Spent a few days here due to attending a conference in the city. Absolutely loved the place - now part of the Hilton chain but with real underlying character. My room was reasonably large and very comfortable
Finally, a word about the staff, who were without exception friendly, courteous, professional and helpful. Not sure if /when I'll be back in Helsinki, but I'd be delighted to stay here again
As others have said, some parts of this hotel do show their age a little, but for me that absolutely adds to its character. The design-forward approach extends to the restaurant
Besides Aalto's villa and studio, the Akseli Gallen-Kallela Museum, Didrichsen, Villa Gullenberg, and the former presidential residence of Tamminiemi are also nearby
Such a serene experience. The hotel is located in a quiet, peaceful and greenery neighbourhood. It has a big park close to it where you could take long quiet walks!
The location of the hotel is just the best. Closest to the train station and the city center is just a walk away. Had an amazing time there and the cleanliness of the rooms made my stay more comfortable
The fact that the toiletries were changed just one night into our stay made it more enticing. I will highly recommend this hotel to anyone planning to travel to Joensuu. The breakfast had different varieties of items too
Pleasant stay for one night in Joensuu. The staff was very friendly (as you'd expect in Northern Carelia overall) and the hotel was clean and overall very pleasant
Good food and close to the railway 🚃 station 🚉. So, it's easy to Helsinki if your train is around 06:00 am.
The room was spatious and quiet and we enjoyed the breakfast, especially the local carelian pastries
Very good hotel, professional service.
Only issue is parking.
Right middle of the town. Good location! Drinking water from the tap in the bedroom so cold and fresh. Best drinking water in the world as they say and it’s true. I would recommend this hotel and will go back.
Most friendly staff we’ve met so far in a hotel. Great location, close to everything. Very comfy bed with superb view.
Ystävällinen palvelu, upea huone kauniilla näköalalla, saunatilat ja uima-allas plussaa. Hyvä aamiainen ja runsaasti vegaanisia vaihtoehtoja
Nice cozy hotels, in the restaurant, delicious food, convenient location.
It was a good stay in a perfect place. Many thanks
Wonderful hotel staff was very nice place was very clean. The room was very comfortable and spacious.
The room was very comfortable and kept tidy by the staff. The location is also very convenient. Checkout is quite late which was perfect for us, but breakfast ends a bit early during the week.
Nice hotel and great breakfast BUT I was staying there as my mum was in hospital with an undetermined leave date, so had to book again when she was not allowed to leave
Even though I booked again the same day I checked out, they would not let me into the room until 1pm (unless I paid an early fee) despite the person behind the desk knowing my situation
This would’ve been wonderful in the summer but in the cold weather……. The hotel is close to transport routes accessing all parts of city. I would definitely stay there again next time…… maybe in the summer
Good service, various choice in breakfast and special thanks to Miss Pinky to let us got breakfast on Monday morning as we were rush went to Ferry Terminal to Tallinn,
Unfortunate the heating was not up to the cold weather and having pros on the first night I asked for heater which I did and it’s warmed up the room considering
(minor gripe: only the scrambled eggs are made from instant eggs/powder, which is in stark contrast with the quality of everything else. Pro tip: ask for an omelette instead;) )
The location is good, near lake and 15 mins walking distance to the center of city. The hotel is old
Amazing hotel, in a good area of Helsinki. Not too far from the beach. Decor is very modern. The gym is huge for a hotel gym. Also allowed me to use the gym/spa area after I checked out before my evening flight.
This is a good hotel in the center of Turku. It is a modern hotel with decent rooms. The room was large, clean and quiet with a view of the main city square. Breakfast was tasty with a good range of things to eat
I stay at this hotel every time I go to Turku. The location is convenient, the service is excellent, the rooms are relatively spacious compared to other hotels, and the breakfast is also good.
The hotel is clean and tidy. The service staff is warm and thoughtful. It is very convenient to book a room through Ctrip. Check-in is very smooth with the voucher.
This location is fantastic! They serve a delicious breakfast with a wide variety of food options, including traditional Finnish dishes.
The hotel is in a good location - in the center of the town and only a few minutes walk from the river
The hotel was clean and located in the center of the city, making it easy to get around.
A simple, practical Finnish hotel with clean rooms, comfy beds, and a calm, minimalist style, but all cabinets and surfaces to place your stuff are there!
Friendly staff and a tasty local breakfast make it a reliable, budget-friendly base for exploring the area
They had porridge, every type of spread and condiment you could think of, eggs, chicken meatballs, falafels (it's rare for hotels to have both warm meat and veg options), different types of bread, cheeses and meat slices, a salad bar, hot drinks bar, biscuit area (so many different types), yoghurt station, cereal station, different types of juice, fresh orange juice, and porridge
Easily one of the best stays I've had at a hotel. Even before arrival, I was contacted by staff who wanted to check ETA. Once I got there, staff were welcoming and lovely. The hotel room was nice and spacious
The breakfast area also had a children's play area. As this is not as common these days. Staff were also quickly replenishing any food. It's clear the staff have very carefully thought about their services
Had a TV and even a bidet in the bathroom. Because you couldn't even enter each floor without the key provided. Each floor has a communal area and kitchen. And there's even a sauna on the top floor
What's even more impressive is that they share a building with university accommodation. You wouldn't even realise because the service was that brilliant. please ignore the negative reviews
First and foremost, the surrounding area is absolutely stunning — it genuinely felt like walking through a Christmas Carol-style winter wonderland. The cottages themselves were very comfortable and well designed
The hotel itself is very clean and well maintained. Breakfast and evening meals were buffet style and the food was very good, with plenty of choice. There were lots of gluten-free options, which was an excellent touch
The cottages are around a 10-minute walk to the main hotel, although this can easily turn into 20–30 minutes if you have children who want to stop for snowball fights along the way
There is also a warm laundry room, a small toilet, and an excellent sauna, which was a fantastic addition and very welcome at the end of the day
The bedrooms were clean and comfortable; we are a family of four and the two-bedroom layout with four single beds worked perfectly
A double bed would have been nice, but this was a very minor point and it was easy enough to push two beds together
Center. Next to the station. Sauna and pool free of charge. The restaurant is pricey, but well prepared.
Would recommend
Very nice and clean hotel. Staff was very friendly. Bed was a bit harder than we are used to which was a tad uncomfortable. Other than that, it was top-notch
Good service, but the rooms are quite basic. There is no Smart TV or fridge, and no shampoo products are provided. However, the parking space is small and not included in the price (14€/day)
The bed is a little softer than other hotels, and the pillows are looser. Apart from these two points, there are basically no flaws. We did not buy breakfast, which is on the second floor and cannot be seen
The front desk in the lobby helped us print our boarding passes, and there is free coffee and tea, and a microwave
Very good, breakfast is also very rich. Very close to the city center.
Nice hotel in the city centre, just a few kilometres from the zoo. Everything was really good, including the service and facilities such as the sauna and small pool, which guests can use without limits
Very nice hotel - nice pool but little sauna.
Breakfast good.
Staff friedly !
The staff were welcoming, attentive, and consistently helpful, which made the experience even smoother. The location is slightly outside the busiest part of the city center, but still very convenient
It’s an easy walk to many attractions, and the area around the hotel feels calm and pleasant. Overall, a fantastic base for visiting Helsinki — I would happily stay here again
Great location with convenient transportation access. The hotel facilities are comprehensive and well-equipped. The surroundings are elegant, with clear lake water all around
I had a great stay at Hilton Helsinki Strand. The hotel is clean, stylish, and very well maintained, with a warm and cozy atmosphere throughout
The staff , Heidi and Saverin, were outstanding. My reservation has not come through, and they worked tirelessly to make sure that it was retrieved and that I had a room on time
My entire experience was excellent
Excellent place to accommodate. Such warm Carelian hospitality from the staff. Clean room, great sauna facilities with jacuzzi and steam sauna.
The other was that on each morning, there was no service to straighten up the rooms. Fortunately we were able to grab towels and toilet paper from the cart and it wasn't the worst problem to have but still surprising
Each time I emailed the hotel, they responded VERY promptly with the information I needed - The location is excellent, right on the town's main square and easy walking distance to an array of restaurants, shopping and ten minutes from the train station
Yes, it does lack this, but be honest - this is not what you are visiting Joensuu! NEGATIVES - the are only two negatives. The first was that the bathroom was VERY small and in need of updating
And for those going to the World Cup in Kontiolahti, the motor coach shuttle to the arena picks up and drops off in the main square, next to the hotel
I really enjoyed this location, sauna, and pool. In the breakfast I could try many kinds of foods.
The hotel is centrally located near a beautiful park/playground. It was a very busy weekend and the hotel was very full. There was no onsite parking so we had to park in the city lot about a block away
The room was clean and comfortable but it would have been nice to have a fan since it was quite warm
Location. Clean. Staff. Breakfast.
Friendly staff, heart facilities, good food & beautiful location opposite a park & river. Within walking distance of Finlayson & the museums area.
We loved this hotel, can't complain about anything!! Would definately stay there again if we were in Tampere
When I called the front desk, they said it was a routine staff check and they had opened the wrong room. When I checked out in the morning, the front desk staff apologized coldly, but I didn't feel any remorse at all
For context we are a couple in our early 30’s, without children fyi. We stayed for the marathon, it was the perfect distance from the start line and location for city centre
Service: A very poor experience. At 3 AM, someone suddenly tried to enter the room; thankfully, the door was secured with a safety latch
Very nice pool and sauna + steam room. While you're supposed to book times in advance, spontaneous use is also possible without restrictions. Breakfast is also very good, and the bar in the evening is highly recommended
The room was very good! There were two large beds and a single bed for children! Toothbrushes, slippers and other equipment were also provided! There was also a soda making machine. Overall, I was very satisfied
The breakfast is rich and varied, the service is warm and moderate, the bakery downstairs is very popular, and the hotel is in a great location and you can reach everything on foot
Fantastic stay! I really loved the swimming pool and sauna. They were very clean and relaxing. Highly recommended for travelers who love to sauna!
Nice hotel inside a shopping mall. A hotel situated inside a shopping mall is a first for me. Once I had found my way around I enjoyed the convenience of being able to walk to various shops and cafes
We booked a room one day in advance for one night only and found ourselves in a room properly designed for wheelchair persons, got plenty of space but looked like a hospital
Parking on first floor is limited but plenty of space on the upper floor. Room was bigger than expected with kettle and tea/coffee
Very good hotel, good location good parking facilities. Very friendly staff. Nice restaurants!
Fair enough, we are 8o++ but still play golf and did not find ”at home”
We visited the spa complex. Four types of saunas, a salt room, a relaxation area, a large pool, a jacuzzi, and a bar. There is a summer terrace with a lake view. I recommend this place.
UPD from 2025:
I gave it 5 stars because of amazing view and swimming experience in July. When it is hot, this is really a gem. But the breakfast is still very modest:)
2024:
Overall it was a good experience
We visited the hotel in April 2024. The rooms are a bit old fashioned, but it is OK. The greatest advantage is the view and the fact that the balcony is very close to the water
Peaceful hotel with a spa
Peaceful and comfortable spa hotel, beautiful surroundings by a river. Small but many-sided spa which was not crowded. Good breakfast.
Also it was perfect, that we could swim outdoors after the sauna. The spa was quite decent, but nothing special. The breakfast was the worst part
Almost zero vegan options, but even without such restrictions it was really poor
On Saturday the Finns sing karaoke sad songs. Russian songs is not in the database - and the success of the bar would have been provided! Beer 6-7 €. Sovetuetes SPA hotel: quiet, saunas, pools,food
Took me days to decide if we should go visit since I checked many reviews. Eventually decided to check it myself: the dinner buffet was out of expectation, we enjoyed most of the food
Got taken by some software engineers from turku when they came past Lappeenranta on an excursion. This is the first place we went to and I've got to admit quite a weird fun chill place to visit
The spa was fun but really really cold, if the temperature would be slightly higher, I will for sure give 5 stars!
Breakfast was ok, but the coffee doesn’t taste good at all, tbh. The room was a bit old, but totally acceptable
There were plenty of various pools and we had fun swimming in them, the water temperature was fine and the thing entertained adults for couple of hours
Modern, Scandinavian vibe with really helpful and warmhearted staff. We had some weird request and all were fulfilled without any hesitation. Attached pictures are from the King Suite
Really nice location, just 5 min walk to busy bar street and restaurants.
Hotel restaurant very good and staff both restaurant and hotel super nice. 👍🌹
Very nice room with a sauna. Staff excelllent. Really loved the bed. Would definately stay again.
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Kaikin puolin miellyttävä.
Varsinkin aamupala erinomainen.
Henkilökunta asiansaosaavaa.
The bathroom + sauna alone were larger than a junior suite
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