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Hilton Helsinki Strand – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
John Stenbergin Ranta 4, Helsinki 00530, Finland
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Ranked #22 of 72 hotels in Helsinki
4.0 of 5 stars 300 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(8)
  • City center(4)
  • Short walk(3)
  • Top floor(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Hakaniemi market(3)
  • Executive Lounge(3)
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Vienna, Austria
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“A lack of charme - typically Hilton?”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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The hotel is around 30 minutes taxi ride away from Helsinki airport, very close to the major tourist attractions in this charming city. Check-in was done professionally, quick and very friendly. The rooms - I was booked into a standard room on the fourth floor, canal view (you shoukd always ask for canal view) - are spacious, practical and clean, Wlan is free. It is a typical Hilton: at first glance everything is fine, though a bit outdated but once you start looking a bit closer the need for an overhaul becomes obvious. The hotel as such does not have any specific style or character but resembles a practical beehive. Breakfeast is basic but ok, dining is much better though the restaurant staff is not the quickest.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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DanielaOhman, Sales Co-ordinator at Hilton Helsinki Strand, responded to this review
13 March 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review!

It is good to hear that your stay with us has been mostly pleasant and that our reception staff have been able to cater for your needs in a timely fashion. With regards to your comments about the hotel needing an overhaul, we are pleased to say that we will indeed be renovating extensively next year to bring the hotel up to date. We hope you will have the opportunity to visit us again and see the changes for yourself.

Thank you for staying with us and we do hope that you will consider us for another stay in the future!

Yours sincerely,

Daniela Öhman
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Berlin, Germany
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Time warp”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

I felt like I was sent back to the 80s. Well that said the decor of the rooms was all lovely quality however rather peach toned. I got a little kick out of the old style ice machines on each floor - I had to get ice a few times even in 0°C weather. The breakfast was superb with a great selection of flaky pastries and even traditional Finnish treats.
The hotel was easy to get to and to use as a base and right next to the market square. I'd recommend as a base but not a place to really relax in.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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DanielaOhman, Sales Co-ordinator at Hilton Helsinki Strand, responded to this review
13 March 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for your positive feedback about your stay!

The hotel is indeed built in the 1980’s and even though several renovations have been made over the years we will commence a more extensive one next year in order to modernise the hotel. We are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable stay with us with regards to the room, breakfast and location.

Thank you for staying with us and we hope you will stay with us again in the near future!

Best regards,

Daniela Öhman
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Brussels, Belgium
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Better than the average Hilton!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 via mobile

I've been there for business. Meeting facilities are good, rather central location, nice view on the sea. The real winner for me has been the politeness of personnell that can make a stay different from many others... I liked the Hilton standards, but with a touch of extra friendliness than you don't always find at the Hilton...

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DanielaOhman, Sales Co-ordinator at Hilton Helsinki Strand, responded to this review
13 March 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for your kind comments!

We fully appreciate that the members of staff will in the end play the most important part for many of our guests in ensuring that our guests enjoy their stay. We are pleased to hear that our staff has made you feel welcome at our hotel and motivated by your kind comments we will continue to strive to keep up excellent service.

Thank you for staying with us and we hope you will be back with us in the near future!

Kind regards,

Daniela Öhman
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London, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Comfortable hotel, nice breakfast and sauna - easy walk to centre”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

We spent three nights at this hotel and had a very comfortable and relaxing stay, The rooms are ok but nothing special - I was surprised how basic the bathrooms were but it was clean and quiet. The breakfast had a great choice and it was a very easy 10 min walk to the centre. What we enjoyed the most was use of the Sauna on the top floor. A great way to wind down every night. Excellent local restaurant nearby recommended by hotel Kolme Kruunnua - very cheap and delicious. We will definately go back on our next trip.

Room Tip: We had a rom that overlooped the inlet which was lovely
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DanielaOhman, Sales co-ordinator at Hilton Helsinki Strand, responded to this review
13 March 2012
Dear Guests,

Thank you for posting your comments about your stay!

We are pleased to hear that you had a successful stay with us even though the room was not quite up to your expectations. We are glad to hear you found the hotel to be well located and that you found the sauna to be a relaxing experience.

Thank you for your stay with us and we look forward to your next stay!

Yours sincerely,

Daniela Öhman
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SanktPeterburg, Saint Petersburg City, Russia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“2 weeks were there. good breakfast. ok rooms.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

place is ok - good situation. service helped us a lot - when my boyfriend he broke his leg - they helped us not only by getting to hospital in late time.. calling everywhere we needed.. but also got somewhere Crutch))
it was very nice from their side)
also their breakfast is really good)
for those 2 weeks we were there we had not problems with hotel - we lost a key - they made a new one, gave us info about place where we can eat when its late, also called to ask about restavrations of buildings we needed to see.. and so on..)
service was awesome)
from our window was seen a river or something like that.. and its quite the whole time.

PLUSES:
good transportation - near is the main train station (and METRO as well)
shops are near - food, cosmetics, cloth..
lots of places to eat
White Cathedral (Center) is really closed - 5-7mins.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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DanielaOhman, Sales Co-ordinator at Hilton Helsinki Strand, responded to this review
13 March 2012
Dear Guests,

Thank you for your positive comments about your stay!

I am glad that your members of staff were able to be of service when you boyfriend had his accident, we hope he has recovered well from it! Thank you also for your kind comments about the hotel and service in general, it is very motivating for our staff to receive such good feedback.

Thank you for staying with us and we hope you will come back another time!

Kind regards,

Daniela Öhman
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Address: John Stenbergin Ranta 4, Helsinki 00530, Finland
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