The hotel is very nice, in an excellent location, right in the center of Helsinki. It is a bit difficult to arrive (streets with one way, streets with no traffic allowed), but after arriving the rooms are very modern (liked the TV turning to the desk or to the bed), bathroom is confortable. Breakfast very very good and complete.

I stayed at this hotel starting from the night of the final of the Eurovision Song Contest being held in Helsinki. Given the understandable lack of room availability in the city as well as the hotel having a large contingent of Eurovision Officials/media staying
with them, I expected the worst room in the house.

How wrong I was.

I opened the door to a large room with 2 large single beds joined together (I only booked a single room).

My first impressions of the room were seeing the polished timber floors and the red leather bed-spread at the end of the beds.

The rooms came with free internet (renewed at reception each day). A tip: The log-in code also works at the airport (despite the notification with the codes saying otherwise), so on your last day, get your code as late as possible and enjoy free internet access at the airport as well.

The hotel was located less than a block from the main shopping mall, about 2 blocks (zig-zagged) from Central Railway/Bus Station and not too far from the Casino.

I would highly recommend this hotel to all travellers.

I stayed at this hotel twice recently, once in June and once in July 2005. Each time I had a single room. The first room was fine, quiet, pleasant and very clean with a small balcony over a courtyard. The second time was a different story -- it was hot and the hotel is not air conditioned. My room on the 8th (next to top) floor had windows on two sides but was still very hot. It was also above a night club whose departing guests were yelling at about 4 a.m., and there was construction starting at 7 a.m. on the road below. (The room itself was fine.)
The great thing about the hotel is its location --very close to the railway and airport bus station and to Esplanade Park and the harbor. Also, the buffet breakfast is copious and good, and the 9th floor sauna is very nice. Service is OK, and the price is right --60 or 65 Euros for a single including breakfast. If you reserve by telephone, say you are on vacation not on business --business travellers pay a lot more at this hotel for some reason. Also be warned about the lack of air conditioning if it is hot. Rooms overlooking the courtyard are quieter --ask for one.

I was surprised to read some of the more negative entries for this hotel, as I had a fabulous stay. I was in a single room overlooking Kluuvikatu and the nightclub and I have to say that I slept extremely comfortably, without being disturbed by noise, despite having my window open. I stayed on the maligned 5th floor.
The room was immaculately clean, of good size and well appointed with a comfortable bed. The reception staff were friendly and humoured my limited Finnish ! They also have lockers at the back of reception so that once you have checked out you can store your luggage while shopping before flying home.
I really must mention the excellent range of breakfast, from the best pulla I have had and nice piirakka, the Karelian pastries. Also a fab selection of breads. Also nice ruispalat with cheese and pickles.
I was so sad to leave and can't wait to go back.