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For a city with such a rich modern design heritage, Helsinki has precious little in the way of flashy contemporary hotels. This regrettable state of affairs is now one step closer to being remedied, however, with the re-opening of the Klaus K, in the design district at the top of the Esplanade, itself home to many a modern Finnish furniture showroom. Once the utterly conventional Klaus Kurki, it’s now a high-concept, high-design boutique hotel, taking inspiration from influences old and new — from the most recent currents in Nordic modernism to the Kalevala, Finland’s national epic and creation story.
A thorough parsing of the Kalevala’s subtle influence is, sadly, beyond our scope here. Suffice to say that the Klaus K’s particular brand of icy-white minimalism is far indeed from today’s anonymous international style. Maybe it’s the subtly Sixties air of the place, harkening back to the golden age of Scandinavian design optimism, or maybe it’s the snowy and icy textures of the public spaces — either way you won’t soon forget that this is Finland.
Rooms are a touch softer, a touch warmer than the public spaces, cozy yet stylish, outfitted with musts like LCD televisions and top-shelf designer bath products. Two restaurants, and the spa, naturally, leans more toward the classic Finnish sauna than some kind of Bali-style pleasure palace. Design tourists rest easy — finally there’s a Helsinki hotel that’s worthy of its furniture.
- 137 Rooms
- Style: Cutting-Edge
- Atmosphere: Happening
- 34 Guest Reviews
- Klaus K
- Bulevardi 2
- Helsinki, Finland
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Free wi-fi
- Golf nearby
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Sauna
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
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34 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Rosanne
- Stayed May 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The room was clean and lovely and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was very good.
What the hotel could do better:
The room, a 'suite', was very small and somewhat dark. The windows looked out onto a wall.
The constant Euro-pop soundtrack, even through breakfast, was annoying.
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- Gene
- Stayed June 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
helpful staff
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Rodolfo
- Stayed June 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Excellent breakfast. Very well located. Very stylish.
What the hotel could do better:
Room and bathroom were a bit tight.
