Stayed at the Haven for the third time - this time with family - and it definitely is the best hotel in Helsinki. It was my daughter's first time there and she was thoroughly impressed - and she has been to quite a few 5 star hotels around the world. I, on the other hand, was a little bit disappointed with our room this time. The room was a strange shape, long and narrow with the bathroom at the back of the room, and with the extra bed (sofa bed) made, there was not much room to move around. The cleaner must have had an off day as the shelves were all very dusty - not just a day's worth, and I am not one to run my finger over things - this was a very visible thick layer.
Other than that, we had the most perfect stay. The bar downstairs is so atmospheric and the breakfast is the best any of us have ever had in a hotel in Finland. My personal favourites are the fresh berries, prawn Skagen and the beautiful cold smoked white fish they serve. Love, love, love the breakfast rooms as well - such a lovely ambience to enjoy a relaxing breakfast. My daughter has never polished off more food at one sitting than at the Haven! : )
We will definitely return - Hotel Haven is very special.