Hilton Helsinki Strand

Address

4 Star Hotel
John Stenbergin Ranta 4 Hakaniemi Helsinki
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Lonely Planet review

As one of Finland's most expensive hotels, you'd expect it to impress on arrival. It does just that, from its quiet waterside location to its soaring lobby area. Formerly the Finnish flagship of the Scandic chain, named the Inter-Continental, it was 'rebranded' when Hilton bought up in 2001. It's the most luxurious of Helsinki's chain hotels.

The rooms are well sized and come in a variety of standards - executive rooms are a little larger and have a couple of extras like bathrobes - some even have a balcony. It'd be wasteful to come here and not try for a room with a view over the water, out towards where the serious business of Helsinki harbour goes on. It's one of the few Helsinki hotels to have a swimming pool (part of a comprehensive array of facilities). Top-level hotels in the Nordic countries tend to assume their guests are self-reliant Euro executives, so it's nice to see oft-neglected conveniences offered here, like babysitting, as well as a proper concierge service that can arrange tours and give travel advice.

Services & facilities

  • Cards accepted
    • Diners club
    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • American express
  • Guest services
    • Tour assistance
    • Room service (24 hours)
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Multilingual staff
  • Accessibility
    • Elevator/lift
  • Bar
    • Bar/lounge
  • Parking
    • Parking garage
    • Valet parking
  • Shop
    • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Pets
    • Pets allowed
  • Spa
    • Health club
    • Sauna
  • Housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    • Laundry facilities
  • Swimming pool
    • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Bureau de Change/ATM
    • Currency exchange
  • Family
    • Suitable for children
  • Luggage storage
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
    • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking
    • Smoke-free property
  • Concierge
    • Concierge services
  • Air Conditioning
    • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Restaurant/CafĂ©
    • Restaurant

Description

Location. Hilton Helsinki Strand is a business-friendly hotel located in central Helsinki, close to Hakaniemi Market Square, Senate Square, and Presidential Palace. Additional points of interest include Finlandia Hall and Helsinki Cathedral.

Hotel Features. Hilton Helsinki Strand features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. This 4-star property has a 24-hour business center and offers audiovisual equipment and business services. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This Helsinki property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and a ballroom. Concierge services, translation services, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities. This is a smoke-free property.

Guestrooms. 190 air-conditioned guestrooms at Hilton Helsinki Strand feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer water or courtyard views. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with handheld showerheads. They also offer makeup/shaving mirrors, scales, and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer phones. Televisions have premium satellite channels and pay movies. Rooms also include coffee/tea makers, safes, and trouser presses. Guests may request a turndown service, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is available daily.

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