"Housed in a century-old Art Nouveau–style landmark next to Porvoo Old Town’s gate, RUNO Hotel Porvoo occupies a prominent space that’s long been associated with Finnish literary tradition: RUNO means “poem,” Finland’s national poet J. L. Runeberg stayed on the premises in the hotel's prior iteration, and the façade features mythical symbols from Kalevala, the Finnish national epic. Countless other details pay homage to the building’s history, from restored tile fireplaces to renovated antique windows and tables built out of 300-year-old pine floorboards. But after a style overhaul by Studio Joanna Laajisto, RUNO’s interior is also a showcase for modern Nordic design." - Tablet Hotels