Victor Ciurana
Google
I’ve been visiting Helsinki regularly for years, often staying in 4–5 star hotels, but this recent experience was deeply disappointing especially given the rating this property claims to have.
First, the breakfast. As a vegan, I’ve had far better experiences in more modest hotels across the city. The vegan options here were almost non-existent. For a 5-star hotel in 2025, in Helsinki, this is simply unacceptable. It felt like an afterthought, not a proper attempt at inclusion or hospitality.
Second, the deposit situation was baffling. Unlike other hotels in the area this time I was charged a deposit instead of just having my card on file. The real issue was at checkout: I was told I had to wait until someone from housekeeping checked the minibar before I could leave, despite receiving an “online checkout” email saying I didn’t need to speak to anyone.
Let me be clear: having staff physically verify the minibar before releasing my funds is inefficient and inconsiderate. What if I had a flight to catch? And is this really a good use of housekeeping staff time, to check if a guest touched a mini bottle of gin?
It felt disorganized and outdated, not what you expect from a premium hotel. I’m not sure if this applies to every guest or just a select few, but it didn’t sit right with me.
In short, poor vegan food, outdated checkout procedures, and contradictory communication. I won’t be returning, and I suggest management seriously reevaluates their policies
Edit: we left a pair of expensive headphones, and they found them so that is really nice