Kluuvi Helsinki, Finland
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
Sokos HotelsFunctionalist Olympic revival
Perforated brass sconces glow against curved wood panelling, framing an authentic midcentury hub that hums with central Helsinki energy.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Restored 1950s functionalist interiors illuminated by original Paavo Tynell brass lamps and Gunnar Finn reliefs.
Notable
Built for the 1952 Summer Olympics as a landmark functionalist building on Asema-aukio.
Notable
An enduring city-center fixture since 1952, hosting generations of travelers beside Helsinki Central Station.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
Inside the lobby, you come face-to-face with a historical interior décor that is fully alive and functional today.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on Asema-aukio, the hotel looks directly across to Helsinki Central Station and the bustling cultural hub of Lasipalatsi.
The rooms
Restored timber doors and brass numerals lead into calm rooms finished with midcentury lines and subtle bird motifs.
The saunas
Stepped timber saunas heat up every evening, opening into a midcentury relaxation lounge lined with wood-framed armchairs.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
10. Kerros
The tenth-floor restaurant serves Nordic cooking beneath an arched glass ceiling, opening onto a terrace overlooking the city.
How it began
Constructed for the 1952 Summer Olympics, the functionalist landmark originally welcomed international athletes and journalists to the capital.
Good to know
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.