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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Room features
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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Room types
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
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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Getting there
Helsingin yliopistoHelsinki Metro17 min
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We booked a junior suite for our arrival from Tallinn. This hotel is conveniently located near the Viking Terminal. One week before, we were informed the plumbing works of the junior suites will not be ready and we have to move to a superior room for the price of a standard room. They would have reserved the hotel sauna privately for us because junior suites have a sauna. It is not the change of rooms why I give just four stars. It is because there were some issues in our superior room. The television was located behind the sofa. Not so convenient to watch television. The sofa had brown stains. There was no power outlet on the other side of the bed. There were no bathrobes. We have stayed two times in a standard room and they have been better. The superior room was not much…
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from SamiJ306, Chief Concierge at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Dear Mikael F, I am very sorry that the technical renovation was delayed. I am thankful your understanding regarding the situation. Thank you for your valuable feedback about the superior-room. I will forward the feedback in order us to check the possible improvements regarding the tv & power outlets. I hope your visit to Helsinki overall was enjoyable and you will return at some point. With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Chief Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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We didn’t realize this was previously a prison and converted into a hotel. There are 2 original cells still in the hotel that you can visit on the restaurant floor (basement). The first was last used in the 1800’s and the other, more recently in 2012. It was a prison used for white collar crime so no malicious energies found in the hotel. The rooms are clean, warm & well equipped. The staff are friendly & cannot do enough for you. Breakfast has the usual foods as well as the some traditional Finnish foods. We only stayed one night, and it was such a pleasure. Helsinki is tiny & the hotel is perfectly situated to be able to catch the tram (tram no 4 - areas AB), right outside the hotel. Or you are able to walk easily around the city. A beautiful place to stay.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from SamiJ306, Chief Concierge at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Dear Carol, Thank you for your review. I am happy you felt the positive energy we nowadays have. It is great that you had enjoyable stay. I will share your greetings with my staff. Welcome back some day, it is even recommended nowadays :) With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Chief Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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Hotel Kata...was great. former prison redone to great standards. Very private, quiet hotel. Great service. The #4 tram is literally outside the door....go anywhere in the city! Highly recommend this place, as it's in a cute, nice neighborhood.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from SamiJ306, Chief Concierge at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Dear chris o, Thank you for your kind words. I am pleased to hear you found our hotel interesting, convenient and comfortable. I hope you will come back some day! happy Fabruary! With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Chief Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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Imagine my surprise when I checked in to learn it is a restored prison - A restoration really well done. My room was comfortable and well appointed. Loved the heated floors in the bathroom. Staff was friendly and helpful.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from SamiJ306, Chief Concierge at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Dear Constance R, I am very happy you were fascinated about our unique hotel. These walls have tons of stories :) Welcome back, as that is something is quite fine nowadays! With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Chief Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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Very good quality hotel in old prison. We travelled with a dog and in the room there was presents for it and a bowl. Nice design of common area and inside the room. Tasty food in restaurant (with nice interior as well). Very nice staff.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from SamiJ306, Chief Concierge at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 21 Jan 2020
Dear gSutor, Thank you for your perfect rating & kind words. I am really happy that you all had a great time. We welcome the whole family, inc. beloved pets. I hope even he had a great time. With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Chief Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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A thoughtful experience. Confortable, practical, cosy and very gentle service. Furthermore you walk around these enormous corridors and think how it must have been when it was a prison. The gym is small but functional and the original cells kept are worth a visit
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from SamiJ306, Chief Concierge at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 8 Jan 2020
Dear Giuliotoscani, Thank you for your review. As mentioned before, I am happy the gym was still enjoyable despite the small size, as during the prison time it was outside :D More than that I am happy that the service here was good, it is something I am glad to share with my staff! I hope to see you hear again at some point. Happy 2020! With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Chief Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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We stayed on a one night stop over on our way to Lapland for our honeymoon. The staff was courteous and very helpful. We enjoyed walking around and learning about the prison. The rooms are unique and a little small but they work for what we needed.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from SamiJ306, Chief Concierge at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 30 Dec 2019
Dear hilwick2019, Thank you for taking time writing your feedback. I am very happy your honeymoon was enjoyable here. I hope the rest of your life sentence will be a smooth. Happy New Year! With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Chief Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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Prof. Dr. Thomas Glatte wrote a review Dec 2019
Neulussheim, Germany1114 contributions204 helpful votes
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A former prison converted into a wonderful hotel. It was my first experience of this kind. The rooms are cosy. Windows cannot be opened but A/C works perfect. Disabled people may face challenges with the shower. Breakfast was not included in the room rate and came with an extra EUR 20. However, the breakfast buffet was excellent.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from SamiJ306, Chief Concierge at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 30 Dec 2019
Dear cafeaulait69, Thank you for your review. I am happy you liked this extraordinary experience here inside of these thick walls. The windows actually can be opened, but for safety reasons by the staff only. We are happy to help with opening the windows. We also have rooms for disabled, where there are i.e. easy access to the shower. I hope you enjoyed Helsinki overall. Happy New Year! With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Chief Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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I decided to try out this former county prison as I was taking the Viking boat to Tallinn in the morning and the terminal is within a short walking distance. Booked a junior suite with a sauna. It was by no means even a junior suite but at max a deluxe room. I understand that they need to work with the hardware they have but they should not misclassify rooms as suites. The neighborhood is good and within short walking distance from the city center. May return when I don't need a suite.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from SamiJ306, Chief Concierge at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 20 Dec 2019
Dear LoyaltyLobby, Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear that our junior suites didn't meet your expectations. I am still happy that overall you found the hotel interesting. I hope the visit to Katajanokka was enjoyable, I hope to see you again. Merry Christmas. With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Chief Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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今はMarriott系のTribute Portfolioブランドになっているようです。 フロントもレストランもスタッフの方々がみんな明るくて、テキパキと優しく案内してくれました。 特に豪華な設備も食事もないですが、必要なものは揃っており、快適に過ごせました。 市街地からは離れていますが、タクシーとトラムで移動すれば特に問題なく、静かに過ごすにはいいと思います。 ウスペンスキー寺院まではお散歩できる距離です。 Staff are friendly & prompt response. No such luxury facility or restaurant but well cleaned & everything is enough to stay comfortable & quiet. It’s located bit far from the central station but easy to access with taxis & trams. Good distance for walking to Uspenski Cathedral.
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Date of stay: March 2019
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Response from SamiJ306, Chief Concierge at Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Responded 20 Dec 2019
Dear hifumih, Thank you for your review. I am happy you had a nice stay with good service. Welcome again! With kind regards, Sami Joutsenvuo Chief Concierge Hotel Katajanokka
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PRICE RANGE
US$146 - US$199 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
best western helsinki, helsinki best western
LOCATION
FinlandUusimaaHelsinkiVironniemi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
106
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