Kruununhaka Helsinki, Finland
Opened
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
HiltonNordic grand quarters
Hat-tipping doormen welcome you into snow-white corridors illuminated by dozens of custom crystal chandeliers mimicking winter snow lanterns.
“Behind its stately facade, soaring ceilings and heritage details coexist with pale woods, natural stone and a muted palette inspired by Nordic minimalism.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Multilingual white-glove hospitality, expansive residential suites with private saunas, and custom Art Deco chandeliers.
Remarkable
Four interconnected 1885 Neo-Renaissance buildings that once housed the Finnish sharpshooters battalion and ministries.
Remarkable
An atrium spa pairing traditional Finnish saunas and cold plunges with private en-suite steam rooms.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Forbes Travel Guide.
The rooms are elegant and spacious, blending retro glamour with contemporary sophistication; 38 of the 117 accommodations are suites.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Historic Kruununhaka surrounds the property with antique shops and bohemian cafes, just a short walk from neoclassical Senate Square.
The rooms
Residential-style rooms blend soft taupe palettes with soaring ceilings, while select suites feature private Finnish saunas and deep soaking tubs.
The gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Herringbone wood floors line the 24-hour fitness studio, equipped with cardio machines, free weights, and wall ladders.
The thermal baths
Circular vitality pools and a cold plunge sit alongside traditional Finnish saunas and a vaulted starlight steam room.
The spa
Daybeds surround a tiered stone fountain beneath a skylit atrium, where treatments incorporate Biologique Recherche skincare.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Peacock Bar mixes cocktails beneath cascading crystal chandeliers, and Lilja Terrace hosts Saturday champagne afternoon tea.
Aside from butler services, valet parking, and dog and babysitting, the hotel offers an Experience Manager dedicated to curating personalized luxury adventures across the country.
How it began
Three-time Olympic gold ski jumper Samppa Lajunen transformed four 1885 Neo-Renaissance barracks, once home to the Finnish sharpshooters battalion, into grand quarters.
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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.