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Best Western Premier Hotel Katajanokka

4.0 of 5
Merikasarminkatu 1a, Helsinki 00160, Finland
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Best Western Premier Hotel Katajanokka
Ranked #4 of 72 hotels in Helsinki
4.5 of 5 stars 390 Reviews
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  • Jailbird restaurant(7)
  • Breakfast buffet(5)
  • Prison cell(5)
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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I can completly recommend this hotel for a short stay in Helsinki. As it's a former prison, it is rather interesting and has a bit more character than the usual best western hotels. It is in walking distance from the center, you can also take the tram. The rooms are nicely decorated, with high ceilings and high windows. Comfy beds... More

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london
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This hotel has lots of character. To get here from the rail station you need to catch the tram line number 4 - you can pay on the tram if you don't buy tickets beforehand. The tram stops right outside the hotel. the hotel reception staff were very friendly and were keen to help us with train times/tram times to... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

I like staying a bit off the beaten path. This hotel was a fun experience. The location on the tram line is perfect (you can purchase an unlimited tram/bus pass at the railway station making the hotel relatively convenient to anywhere in Helsinki). My room was comfortable and clean. Since it was still cold outside, I really enjoyed the heated... More

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Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Staying in a converted prison was a great experience. Quite unusual to look through the bars on your window and see the old prision walls but the renovations were done very well - no stainless steel at all. Luxury bathroom, comfortable bed and plenty of space for a European hotel. No sounds from your neighbours either as the original walls... More

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Cairo
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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Exactly what you paid for. Nice stuff and personel. Clean and perfect room service. Walls are too thick, so you cant receive internet in every room, i had to go to the lobby. They could have used some wireless spots to strengthen the sognal. Very close to city center. Tram station in front of hotel gate.

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Washington DC
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This hotel is in a old Jail ! Don't be worried, they have done it up well and is a very comfortable hotel. They have taken the Jail theme to quite an extent. The staff puts on jail shirts with a convict number ( actually their phone number), some of the windows have bars, the cofee is served in steel... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Fantastic hotel - generous and delicious breakfast, comfortable quiet rooms, convenient location (5 min walk from ferry terminal). And finally, most unique setting!

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St. Petersburg, Russia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Spent here 4 nights. Well done. unusual interior in a style of a last centure prison, close location to main Helsinki attractions. Good cousine, small pub and steel tableware. Taking in account that we paid half price ( Easter sale) it was wonderfull place))

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England, hampshire
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
1
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Really cool hotel, would definitely stay again! The rooms smell fresh and clean and the bathrooms are lovely.

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Warsaw, Poland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Stayed there just one night, but loved how unusual it is.. very comfy clean rooms, silent, close to the city center but in nice location to walk as well. Could open the window, which is great - I lvoefresh air. Very good breakfast, service, no complaints at all. Would love to go back again.

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  • Best Western Helsinki
  • Helsinki Best Western
Address: Merikasarminkatu 1a, Helsinki 00160, Finland
Price range (per night):* S$159 - 362

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