Clarion Hotel® Helsinki

I have stayed at this hotel a lot recently. The hotel looks fine and full of light, and if you arrive a bit later in the afternoon, the check-in queues at the reception are not too bad at all. The personell is also usually very courteous and nice. The restaurant at the hotel is pretty awful I'm afraid. The menu is pretty much the same always, incidentally also the same as in Sweden, so if you happen to stay at more than one Clarion hotel... well. It gets boring fast. The service was non-existent and even though there was only one other family eating dinner, we had to wait an hour just for the main course. I suggest going outside and finding a restaurant somewhere else (there's plenty around!) To the rooms - if you choose a deluxe, you'll have a lovely view, but regardless of room, the beds are amazing. There's also a pretty great AC in the room, which during summer was a fantastic - but is also working as it should heating it up during autumn. Let me mention the beds again, because oh my. It's like falling asleep on a particularly soft cloud. The amenities aren't... well. They're not worth mentioning. I expected more than wall-mounted dispenser that either aren't filled up, or not working because they have to be pressed about 50 times to get enough schampoo to lather your hair and have been exhausted some time ago. The cleaning is horrible. Sorry. We have stayed almost 2 weeks in total, and every time we check in, the rooms are dirty. The bathroom isn't clean, and since we have happened to get the same rooms several times, I can see that the same stains are left there for a couple of months. I took pictures, but let's move on. The floor usually gets cleaned only after the first night, before then there's dust and hair on the floors, and even in the bed, not great. I understand that things can happen, not enough time, plenty of guests etc, but it's not what I expect from a hotel that "loves" me :) The TV could use a few more channels (please? pretty please?) The hotel is very close to the tram, they're easy to use and can take you into town if you fancy a bit of shopping (or a restaurant, ahem) in less than 10 minutes if you don't feel like walking. The room service doesn't have much to choose from, but there's a little grocery shop across the street if you want to have something to drink or munch on. In short, come for the view and the beds, and the pretty reasonable price. The rooftop bar is a tad overpriced, the view is nice though, so visit it once at least if you haven't

At first I thought the hotel would be too out-of-the-way, but its location proved to be just fine, since many sights, etc. were within 15 minute walk, fine if you are visiting during a period of decent weather. Room was on the smallish side, but had everything one needed - super clean and comfortable. Only complaint about the room - the closet area for hanging clothes was too small for a longish stay, although there were also wall hooks for coats. Restaurant was delicious - it's true it has a small menu, but everything I tried was great. Breakfast was really nice, although on Sunday morning it was a little crowded and chaotic. The sauna/exercise floor (16) was good, and the Skybar was excellent- try the Finnish gin! Staff was friendly and helpful, particularly when checking in. Overall, a very good experience.

Good position, near the center of Helsinki, about 15 minutes by walk. Modern rooms, clean and with big windows. You can see Helsinki from the Sky Bar at 16th floor. Good lunch and big continental breakfast. Very very nice

Highest building of Helsinki ; Modern hotel has a wonderful city and port view and very closed to seaport terminals .it is closed to city by tramway. The skyroom is the best place to watch the view .Friendly staff is working.

Been away for almost two years and now finally enjoying this beautiful place again. Welcome to Clarion Hotel's Sky Room for the best view in Helsinki of Helsinki. During quiet times expect warm table service but when busy you can pick your drink and pay first to save time as it gets crazy at times. There are Djs on Friday and Saturday nights and professionals helping with coat room services and seating. Welcome to Heaven everyone.