Clarion Hotel Helsinki, Finland

Time visited: January 2018 | Guests: 2 adults | Room type: Standard (upgraded to Superior)

Review: sleep, eat, drink and swim over the rooftops of Helsinki

This is our second time in Clarion hotel Helsinki and in this review I will compare our two visits with each other. The first time was just after the hotel had opened in November 2016. Clarion hotel Helsinki is situated just outside the city center in Jätkäsaari. Close to it is the terminal for Tallink Silja shuttle ferries that cruise between Helsinki and Talllinn.

The best part of this property is the height of the building because both the rooftopbar and the rooftop pool have amazing views over Helsinki. The building has 16 floors and rooms are located in the first 15. However this many floors means you will waiting for the lift longer than usual.

During both visits the service was good. We visited the bar (a must) and on our first visit we also had dinner at the restaurant. Food was slightly better than in your average hotel restaurant but nothing extraordinary. Drinks are great! On our first visit the rooftop pool was closed but on our second visit it was open. We went there in the evening and again in the morning. I recommend morning - less people and better visibility. The pool area has no roof so it is an outdoor pool at the same time. They have showers and saunas for women and men separately and small lockers. Remember to bring your towel from your room! :-) We upgraded the room both times to superior because they don't have bathrobes in the standard rooms and it is just so much more luxurious and comfortable to go to the pool & sauna in your bathrobe. So that's my room tip.

Service: 4 / 5

Room: 4 / 5
Activities: 4 / 5
Food & drink: 5 / 5