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4 of 5 stars
Overijssel
14 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

This hotel is in an ideal location for the Vikingline ferry. (This is the slow ferry to a.o. Tallinn.) Pro's: breakfast, rooms, free internet at reception (with printer) Con's: * Sauna is open for just one (1) hour a day! * The bar is a bit boring, but a good place for a peaceful moment. * Not really downtown. A... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ngukurr, NT Australia
10 May 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

As a traveller it is always nice to expereince something different and a little novel and Hotel Katajanokka certainly offers that. How often do you get a chnace to visit an ex-prison, let alone spend the night in one. The former prison has been refurbished to a high standard and whilst the rooms aren't that big they are adequate, The... more

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4 of 5 stars
uk
1 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Business

As several have mentioned this hotel until only a few years ago was a prison. I was worried that my room was going to be cell like but it was very modern, quite spacious and exceptionally well designed. The bathroom was excellent. They have obviously knocked several cells into one. It was interesting to see how they had created the... more

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4 of 5 stars
UK
11 Mar 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

This hotel is very good: big rooms, very quiet (thick walls, he-he), amazing room facilities, everything felt just perfect. Needless to say, sparkling clean. Amazing breakfast buffet selection. Like the others said, the refurbished prison interiors look absolutely fab. It's in the city centre but on a residential side of it: Katajanokka is a little peninsula, so there is only... more

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4 of 5 stars
London
1 Mar 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Great hotel. Would stay here again. Staff were friendly. Large rooms and very clean. Funky bathroom with heated flooring. Large LCD televisions with a variety of channels. Decent lighting in the room. Air con a bit noisy though. A relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast was good but lacked on vegetarian choice. Chef felt sorry for me so he kept on asking if... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cardiff
26 Jan 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Had the best winter holiday in Helsinki!! Hotel had comfortable beds, swanky bathrooms and a filling breakfast. Every day was spent out and about but lovely to come back to. Hotel staff friendly and helpful. Can make up breakfasts in a box to take out if youre planning an early start. Lots to see and do in Finland at this... more

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4 of 5 stars
Staffordshire
1 Jan 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed here for 2 nights as part of our honeymoon. The rooms were attractive, spotlessly clean and had all the facilities we needed. It was strange being in a building that was so obviously once a prison. The layout still shows its original purpose but I doubt the inmates had nice carpets or such a great breakfast selection! Staff... more

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4 of 5 stars
Jakarta
12 Oct 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

My family and I have just returned from our Scandinavian holiday trip recently. During our overnight stop in Helsinki, Findland, we were booked into a Double Bed room through our local travelagent. This is truly a hotel full of great surprises. The 170 year old newly refurbished hotel is well equipped, very spacious and luxurious with complete complimentary toilettries, comfy... more

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4 of 5 stars
St. Petersburg, Russia
6 Oct 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Stayed at this hotel for 2 days. It is rather good hotel. the hotel is nice inside, the rooms are quite new with new furniture (but twin beds not double), enough space (but not too much), clean and new bathroom (again not big). yes the windows are small but it was a prison - so its ok. I think this... more

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5 of 5 stars
London, UK
8 Jul 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel

Just came back from Helsinki and chose this hotel based on the unusual feature: it used to be a prison! The hotel although not in the center of the city is easily connected by a very regular tram service from right outside the hotel. Room clean and modern (used to be a prison cell), good breakfast buffet and friendly staff.... more

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Address: Vyokatu 1, Helsinki 00160, Finland
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