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Bulevardi 2
Helsinki
Finland
Tel: 358 20 770 4700
Once a drab business hotel, this reborn property near the Esplanade now has a snappy name, friendly staff, and a chic late-night bar. The 137 rooms are classified by size—Mystical, Passion, Desire, and Envy, with Mystical being the smallest and Envy the largest. All have retro floor lamps, a muted color palette enlivened by bold wallpaper, and minibars stocked with Finnish beer and vodka. The decor in public spaces was inspired by Finnish folklore, thankfully with no trace of whimsy. New York–based chef Marcus Samuelsson consulted on the menu in the main restaurant, Ilmatar; the tin-ceilinged Italian eatery, Toscanini, serves excellent rabbit pappardelle. If you fancy a $20 reindeer burger, try the casual Filmitähti. Later this year, the hotel will connect directly to the Helsinki Day Spa next door.
When to go: August, when days are incredibly long.
Which room to book: An Envy room with a bay window (doubles, $163–$268).
Amenities:
24-hour Room Service,
Bar/lounge,
Gym
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