GLO Hotel Kluuvi

After staying one night at the Hotel Kämp next door, it was easy to move to this hotel for two nights. There was a good offer: GLO Luxe room 125 euros per night including breakfast. The usual price is 200 euros or more. GLO Luxe rooms are spacious rooms (26m2). The room layout is very practical. The open bathroom is around the corner behind the wardrobes. The toilet is in a separate space behind a door. Because of the COVID pandemic, the breakfast was served in take-way paper bags fetched from the reception. The content was better than we had at Hotel Kämp.

Highly recommended hotel, for its excellent location, right in the center of town, its friendly staff, sleek interiors, delicious breakfast, high quality rooms and facilities. Upon arrival, we were offered a larger room at a slightly higher but reduced price and went for the bargain. Tourism is lower as it is all over the world nowadays due to the Corona outbreak. The hotel is on a quiet street (Helsinki is really a quiet city anyway!) but close to everything of interest. We are good walkers and never needed to take any mode of transport to any of the many places we wanted to visit.

This hotel has a very central location. So it is a perfect base for an urban holiday. We booked a GLO Luxe room for 123 euros from a January Sale -40%. On arrival, we were upgraded to one of the newly-opened Marimekko Studios. The previous six suites have been refurbished and redecorated with Marimekko textiles. These studios are located at the corners of the older wing with courtyard views. Naming them as studios is more proper because the sitting and sleeping areas are combined, at least in our 'Liisa' studio. The Marimekko decor is very colorful. Sparkling wine and chocolate were delivered as a welcome gift. The breakfast was pleasantly calm at 10:30. At weekends it is served until 11:30. The food selection was good. The receptionists were very friendly. Our room was already ready at 12:15.

Been in Helsinki many times and always stayed in the Kamp Hotel previously. Always left a little underwhelmed and felt the experience was a bit anodyne. Stayed in the GLO instead this time and have to say I preferred the GLO. Firstly it is a much more authentic Finnish experience with a true Scandi/hygge decor and vibe. Got a very good value upgrade to a suite which was certainly worth it. Excellent gym and sauna to work off any overindulgence. Service a bit slow in bar area during the day. Great, great breakfast. Very happy I stayed here.

Good location in city centre, 5 minutes walk from main railway station. We had comfort room and were a little surprised about 140 cm bed. If you need weighter, choose other room type. Good breakfast, typical like in all Finnish hotels.