Ultimate Comfort: Helsinki's Top 5 Luxury Hotels for Families
Welcome to our comprehensive review of Helsinki's top 5 luxury hotels, ideal for families seeking ultimate comfort. Helsinki, a vibrant city known for its design and sustainability, offers a variety of upscale accommodations that cater to all needs.
Hotel Haven
Hotel Haven is an elegant and stylish boutique hotel located by the South Harbour and Market Square in Helsinki, providing homely warmth and exclusive comfort. This luxury hotel offers 137 individual and well-appointed rooms, with amenities including luxury beds, spa-style bathrooms, and a Chromecast multimedia streaming system. Guests can enjoy views of the Presidential Palace, Market Place, and Uspenski Cathedral from select suites, and relax in the elegant foyer by the fireplace. Hotel Haven features three on-site restaurants, serving a variety of cuisines, and the Bar Haven for evening drinks and relaxation.
Situated close to Helsinki Cathedral and Stockmann, the hotel provides a terrace, coffee shop/cafe, and is recognized for its environmental commitments, meeting 16/25 of the Think Sustainably criteria. Ideal for both shopping and sightseeing, Hotel Haven is just a minute's walk from Esplanadi and two minutes from Kauppatori Market Square.
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Helsinki
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, situated next to Kaisaniemi Park and 150 meters from Helsinki Central Station, offers modern air-conditioned rooms and free fitness center access. Each room is decorated with Finnish design elements, equipped with flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, and premium bedding, with some offering city views. The hotel features Plaza Restaurant and a 24-hour lobby bar, serving drinks, snacks, and light dishes, and room service is available all day. Business Rooms, Executive Business Rooms with Sauna, Junior Suites, and Executive Suites include complimentary access to the Business Lounge.
Located in the heart of Helsinki, the eco-friendly Radisson Blu Plaza has an excellent location score of 9.6, ideal for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel's close proximity to local attractions, and its vibrant atmosphere make it an iconic destination for jet setters, culture seekers, and business leaders.
Hilton Helsinki Strand
Hilton Helsinki Strand is located on the waterfront, just a 5-minute walk from Hakaniemi Market Hall, offering Nordic luxury and a soothing atmosphere. This hotel features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, large windows facing the Baltic Sea, the quiet courtyard or the city, and a mini-bar. The in-house Restaurant BRO serves the finest ingredients paired into interesting flavor combinations, and also has a high-class cocktail bar. Guests in the Executive Rooms and Hilton Honors Diamond members have access to the Executive Lounge, offering a quiet place to work and relax.
Hilton Helsinki Strand boasts a rooftop fitness and sauna complex with a heated indoor pool, open 24/7 for gym and specific hours for saunas and pool. Located near city center attractions, the hotel is ideal for business, meetings, and leisure travelers, with 7 flexible meeting rooms for up to 280 people.
Scandic Park Helsinki
Scandic Park Helsinki faces Töölö Bay, 1969 meters from Finlandia Hall, offering free WiFi and free indoor pool and sauna access. Located within a 15-minute walk from Helsinki Central Station, this hotel is known for its comfortable rooms featuring mini-bars and heated bathroom floors. The hotel provides an ecological breakfast buffet with 101 options and has the stylish Famu & Bar restaurant serving high-quality food. Guests can book a roof-terrace with a private hot tub and sauna, and enjoy massages and spa treatments.
For fitness enthusiasts, modern facilities are available at the neighboring BeAlive Health Club gym, and the hotel offers bicycle and Nordic walking pole rentals. Scandic Park Helsinki is committed to sustainability, meeting 18/25 of the Think Sustainably criteria.
Hotel Haaga Central Park
Hotel Haaga Central Park, located by the Central Park of Helsinki, is an independent wellness hotel designed for relaxation and comfortable living. The hotel offers 122 comfortable guest rooms, diverse event premises, and meeting rooms for up to 240 people. Wellness services at the hotel include the Fit Haaga fitness club, Day Spa Verso, two saunas, a swimming pool, and outdoor exercise opportunities. Room rates include a fresh and varied buffet breakfast, use of the sauna, swimming pool, gym, and group fitness classes.
Hotel Haaga Central Park is committed to environmental sustainability, holding the Green Key certification and emphasizing efficient use of energy and water. Situated 15 minutes’ drive from both Helsinki city center and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, the hotel is convenient for both leisure and business travelers.
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