Taka-Toolo Helsinki, Finland
Renovated
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
ScandicTöölö parkside perch
A bustling hub on Mannerheimintie, the hotel connects city business with breezy strolls around adjacent Hesperia Park.
What it’s good at
Listed
Welcoming travellers along Mannerheimintie facing Hesperia Park continuously since 1972.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Hesperia Park sits directly across the street, leading to Töölö Bay trails and the Finnish National Opera.
The rooms
Clean Nordic woodwork and neutral tones define the rooms, with many looking out across the park toward Töölö Bay.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and saunas
Wood-paneled saunas and an indoor pool share the ninth floor, looking out across the city rooftops.
Famu Restaurant & Bar
Communal tables sit beneath suspended copper cookware in the ground-floor bistro, which serves organic breakfast and evening cocktails.
How it began
Opened in 1972 as the Hotel InterContinental, it originally housed international delegations during Cold War peace summits.
Good to know
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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.