Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Hotel Katajanokka is a unique hotel in Helsinki where chic design, uncompromised comfort and personal service meet in a historic former prison setting - a short walk from the city center.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free internet
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Patio
Board games / puzzles
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Car hire
Parking
Wifi
Sauna
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Vending machine
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Chapel / shrine
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Shoeshine
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Allergy-free room
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Safe
Telephone
Bottled water
Iron
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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Quirky Hotels
Residential Neighbourhood
Languages Spoken
English, Finnish, German, Swedish
Location
75Somewhat walkable
Grade: 75 out of 100
15Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
10Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Merikasarminkatu 1 A, Helsinki 00160 Finland
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Helsingin yliopistoHelsinki Metro17 min
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It may look a little further from the main district, but I recommend it as it will immediately get you comfortable with the public transportation, which allowed us to see things we would have missed otherwise. Hotel is an old renovated prison, meaning it has lots of character! We booked the Junior Suite that has a Sauna in the room! Highly recommend doing this. Sauna takes some time to heat up but I feel like it's a true Finnish experience. Attached to the room, hop in the shower and crawl into bed. Breakfast: - Included in stay - standard compared to other hotels we stayed at. Recommendation: splurge on the Junior Suite w/Sauna
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Use the public transit. Tram 4 stops directly in front of the hotel.
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They serve terrible food during lunch time in the restaurant downstairs, you feel literally like being in prison, avoid at all costs! I had to eat here for 3 days in a row, due to business meetings nearby with group
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Wonderful, helpful staff and beautiful, clean rooms. The room I stayed in had a private sauna that was great to have after exploring the local highlights in the cool autumn weather. Fantastic restaurant right downstairs. This hotel is a remodeled former prison so it also has great character and a lot of history.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Sami Joutsenvuo, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 23 Nov 2022
Dear tmcneill04, Thank you for your beautiful review. It is such a nice thing to see you had a wonderful stay here with us. As this is no longer a prison, I hope to see you here again at some point. With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Head Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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Huge rooms, quiet neighborhood with wonderful access to transportation and tourist areas. Wonderful staff, including concierge Sami helped me feel settled in when I was new to town. Don't forget the charm of this historic hotel and the wonderful breakfast.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Responded 22 Oct 2022
Hi! Thank you for your kind greetings. I am very happy to hear, that you had a wonderful time here. I am also happy I was able to help you with few tips and hints. I hope you will do another jail time some day. With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Head Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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Great quietly located hotel with more character and history than most downtown hotels. Excellent breakfast included. Short walk or tram ride to restaurants and shopping. We asked to change rooms as the shower was too small for my tall husband. Staff was very accommodating with our request.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Sami Joutsenvuo, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 12 Sep 2022
Dear Sirpa G, Thank you for your kind review & rating. I am pleased to see that everything here went well and you had a great stay. I hope to see you here again some day. With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Head Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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Staying in a former jail was an interesting experience, but the fantastic staff made it even more enjoyable. The beds were comfortable and the amenities great. Our room had a sauna which added to the Finnish experience. Shout out to the front desk staff who were so helpful from providing directions, getting beverages in the evening, and even providing us with a delicious breakfast to-go when we had to depart at 4AM for an early flight.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Sami Joutsenvuo, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 12 Sep 2022
Dear Tellmemore99, Thank you for such a great review. I am very happy to hear our service was something that really made your stay. I will forward this to my whole team. Into this prison you are more than welcome to return. With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Head Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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This is a stunningly unique property. Positives: -Really lovely vibe in this very unique property (obviously being an old prison). -Loved the pop up art exhibition -Very friendly front desk staff - excellent checkin experience -Loved the location - and the hotel grounds/garden Negatives: -Room had not been hoovered so lots of bits and piece of dirt etc on the carpet -Bath drain was clogged with hair so the water didn’t drain - super gross -Despite having a late checkout house keeping tried to enter the room early twice Property will always have a unique sell given the history of the building. But felt very let down with room - not something I would expect from a 5* Marriott property.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Sami Joutsenvuo, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 12 Sep 2022
Dear icyoubaby, Thank you for your review. I am naturally very happy that you liked the hotel and had a nice stay yet I am very sorry to hear about the cleanliness in the room. This is very valuable information, which I will take with me to our housekeepers. I hope you are having a freat autumn. With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Head Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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What makes this hotel stand out is its staff. Very personable, responsive, helpful and pleasant to talk to. I had a problem with lost luggage, airline lost my bag. Katajanokka staff did all they could to assist me and help me contact the airport customer service etc to locate my luggage. Thank you so much Katajanokka staff: Mikael, Valeria, Katya, Rita and others!
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sami Joutsenvuo, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 8 Aug 2022
Dear travelbug7410, Thank you for your beautiful words, I will make sure my colleagues will receive your feedback. I hope we'll meet you again some day. With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Head Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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First of all the location is not great. It is at least a 20 minute walk to any good restaurants or shopping. You are near the port; however, that is just tourist stuff. Fun for about 30 minutes. The breakfast buffet was very good; so much to choose from. I also recommend going to the grocery store a block from the hotel to stock up on snacks and drinks. The best thing about this hotel is the staff. Everyone we contacted was friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to provide excellent service. The receptionist brought up an ice bucket. The male housekeeper was wonderful and very accommodating. The guy who runs the breakfast buffet was also very nice. I can't say enough about the people who work there - wonderful! We took the Hop On and Off bus for the entire loop. That was a great way to see the major sites and decide where we wanted to go the next few days. The national, olympic and design museums were good.…
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Sami Joutsenvuo, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 8 Aug 2022
Dear tracyhK2213FI, Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear you didn't find the restaurants in the area any good for your taste. I still hope you did find some enjoyable ones during your trip. It is great to hear your opinion about the service here. I will especially tell your greetings to John from the housekeeping, and Maido from our kitchen. Enjoy the summer! With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Head Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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A good hotel with special former prison features. Great food, very clean and cosy rooms. Mini bar in room. Staff is welcoming and client friendly and helpful. The location of hotel is quiet, not far from market square. Staff at reception can book a taxi for you. They can hold your luggage after check-out. Tram number 4 passes exactly from in front the main entrance of hotel. Recommended.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Sami Joutsenvuo, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 8 Aug 2022
Dear Jospeh, Thank you for your review. It is great to hear you had a nice stay inside of our thick walls. I hope you liked Helsinki overall. Welcome back some day. With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Head Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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PRICE RANGE
US$146 - US$201 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
FinlandUusimaaHelsinkiVironniemi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
106
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Nearby attractions include EXITE Live Games (0.2 km), Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) (0.4 km), and Katajanokka (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a fitness centre.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Yes, paid private parking on-site and paid public parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Everest Katajanokka, Locanda Scappi, and Ravintola Wellamo.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre and a sauna during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, German, Swedish, and Finnish.