Best Luxury Hotels in Finland
Lapland, the forested lakelands, coastal towns and the capital Helsinki (known also as the Nordic hub of design) are all popular destinations in this peaceful country. A nation with a strong maritime history, water plays an important role in Finnish culture – and makes up a large part of the national geography. Its coast is home to the world’s largest archipelago and three of Finland’s seven Unesco World Heritage sites. Whether planning a tour of Scandinavia, a city break in Helsinki, a trip to see the northern lights (and midnight sun), or a sustainable vacation, here are some of our suggestions for the country’s finest accommodations.
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Lapland, Saariselka
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
(5 stars)Snuggle up under the stars in a glass igloo, surrounded by arctic wilderness, as the Northern lights dance above your bed when you book into the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort. Guests can also opt for a log chalet, overlooking the igloos, or a self-catering Kelo (wood) and glass igloo that combines elements of the two. There’s also a two-bedded century-old traditional Finnish house and riverside chalets with private saunas. But reserved for the most adventurous are the full snow igloos, in which temperatures drop to between minus three and six celsius (super warm down-filled sleeping bags are provided to ensure a comfortable and inimitable night). Onsite are two restaurants, a glass igloo bar and the largest smoke sauna in the world.
Lapland, Rovaniemi
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
(5 stars)Cross the Arctic Circle to find accommodation in line with your childhood aspirations. Sleep among the forest pines in your very own treehouse, where 60 modern pods have been designed to blend seamlessly with their surroundings. The restaurant is found in the enclave’s main building, but you can also elect to eat in the snowy outdoors beside a roaring fire, cosily wrapped in fur blankets. And it’ll be a guilt-free getaway – the green roofs have been built with sustainable materials, food is sourced locally, pods have eco showers and are heated using natural gas, while the main building utilises solar energy.
Southern Finland, Helsinki, Kluuvi
The NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa
(5 stars)The NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa, marks the debut of the NH Collection brand in Finland and the second in the Nordics after NH Collection Copenhagen. The hotel unites two historic buildings: the Art Nouveau-style New Student House from 1910 and Seurahuone, Helsinki’s oldest continuously operated hotel since 1833. Following a careful renovation, the hotel offers 224 guest rooms and suites, including a luxurious 160-square-metre presidential suite, and is centrally located near Helsinki’s Central Railway Station and cultural attractions. Guests can enjoy classic French cuisine with local ingredients at the Hansa Café Bar & Brasserie, elevated drinks at the Kupoli bar with panoramic city views, and unique Finnish wellness traditions at the hotel’s spa.