Scandic Simonkenttä

This giant sleek überhotel towers over the comings and goings in the new Kamppi Square. It stands out with its bright white corporate lines and sheets of anti-reflective glass, and offers the latest comforts at executive prices.

This hotel feels like a symbol of Finland's transformation from rural backwater to significant corporate player. The cool glassy lobby exhibits all the features one expects of a country with such innovative designers and architects. Also, the public areas sport modish couches and grand perspectives, while the air-conditioned rooms are all shiny and new, with particularly comfortable beds. As usual with modern business hotels, there are slightly different classes of rooms; some even have a sauna for no extra cost, so it's worth requesting one of these on the off chance. It's also worth asking for a room with a good view - some rooms have excellent outlooks.