GLO Hotel Art, Helsinki

Amazing art nouveau style. Good value full board with good food.

All the meals were excellent there was thoughtful planning regrading variety to suit special dietary requirements.

Beautiful place and very nice around store in the corner

Great location, amazing breakfast and dinner buffet!

That you can’t open the windows. We said at the reception that we need fresh air in the room and they made an exception and gave us the window key to open one window. Otherwise we would not have liked to stay there.

Grading for this hotel is about an 8.5. Breakfast with a large selection was very good. Dinner was okay, a bit lacking in imagination. Coffee break was a nice idea. The hotel architecture is outstanding and unique, and the rooms are a decent size, with a good bed and high-quality bedding. Hotel staff are helpful and pleasant.

One toilet paper roll per room is absolutely insufficient for a group of three women. Dinner was a bit lacklustre; more attention should be paid to quality. The rainfall shower provided in some rooms is fantastic. The normal shower in this room was okay. In both cases, however, the water flows onto the bathroom floor. More thought should be given to preventing this.

Room for one person is tiny. Really, like in Paris.

The staff was nice and specially a waiter or a cook came to the aid to our daughter who got a hot water burn when a customer pushed her The room was clean and comfortable and tea, coffee, water was available both in the room and in other places in the common areas

The breakfast was so good, thank you for providing such a large choice. We also stayed for a dinner which was excellent! We were tired after our flight and it was ideal to arrive, check in and eat at the hotel. We parked in the underground parking and easily walked everywhere in the city.

Lovely hotel, very clean and modern. Very quiet. Meals were delicious.

A hotel building full of character, friendly staff and very good breakfast and dinner.

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Really liked a lot about this hotel, my room was lovely and roomy. They have almost silent aircon which does not keep you awake. The lobby is really beautiful. Location wonderful especially if you are travelling from Kamppi. Also loved the dinner included in price which was delicious and included some amazing salads. Will stay again!

No small fridge in rooom??? So had to get some food put into hotel fridge. I stayed at 4 hotels in Helsinki area snd this one was only one with no fridge. Disappointing and inconvenient.

Good value for money

The deluxe room was very good but the airconditioning was not adequate and the room was unable to maintain a comfortable minimum temperature (21 celcius) instead it could only stay at 25 celcius

An enjoyable stay. The receptionist was really nice and helpful - best customer service that I have received in a hotel in Finland. Good breakfast. Clean and quiet room. Peaceful small garden area.

Great hotel, with exellent meals and nice staff.

Extremely nice hotel! Nothing was missing, the staff was super friendly and complimentary meals were delicious.

Good location

All good

Good hotel service/friendly staff/great room amenities/the value for money was very good. Hotel is very centrally located

The pre-planned half-board dinner was ok for the price, The dinner wasn't first class, but I did get enough to eat. There was one daily changing regular dish and one for vegetarians. It wasn't "à la carte", but the value for money was good.

Everything was perfect. The hotel is very clean, staff are friendly and helpful and beds are super comfy.

I generally dislike the glass bathrooms as they offer zero privacy when staying with your spouse. Not all sounds are meant to be heard by them. The glass door wouldn’t stay shut either so it was a constant peep-show of what the other is doing on the toilet.

In general, our stay was great, but a few things kept it from being excellent. The windows don’t open at all, not even for ventilation, and there’s no way to adjust or turn off the air conditioning. We tried several times to set it to 21°C, but it kept reverting to 18°C. Also, room cleaning is only available on request, not a big deal, but when we did request it, the bathroom bin was still not emptied.

Beautiful historical building. Great with the half -board.

This is a treasure of a find. The property is absolutely gorgeous, beautifully decorated and they played the coolest background music. The staff are super friendly and very helpful. The food is fantastic. We were half board. It was such a good value. The rooms are beautiful with very comfortable beds and gorgeous toiletries.

The room was maybe a bit small - there was very little room around the bed, but it didn’t bother us

Very nice staff, accommodating and helpful. Had an issue with A/C in my room and they moved me to another room and even nicer. Breakfast is really great, so many options. Dinner included too was a surprise and good!

No complaints

We chose this hotel primarily for its excellent value, especially considering that dinner was included in the rate. The location was another key factor, as all major attractions were within easy walking distance. It’s also conveniently located about a 15-minute walk from the main railway station. The hotel itself is housed in a charming, atmospheric building that adds character to the stay. As for the meals, the breakfast was quite satisfying, offering a variety of options such as scrambled eggs, yogurt, oat porridge, cheese, fresh vegetables, and watermelon and melon. The only coffee available at breakfast was black coffee from a machine, which may be typical in Nordic countries—so don’t expect cappuccino or latte during the morning service. Dinner includes one hot dish along with a salad bar. While the selection is sufficient to leave you feeling full, families traveling with children or teenagers may find the lack of variety a challenge if their preferences are more specific. A lovely touch is the afternoon “fika” served between 15:00 and 17:00, which includes a dessert and coffee or tea. Additionally, each room is equipped with a kettle and a selection of tea and coffee, which we found very convenient.

I was surprised to be asked to sign a paper check-in form upon arrival. While signing it wasn’t an issue, it did seem unnecessary—especially from a sustainability perspective, as digital alternatives are more environmentally friendly. Additionally, the reception staff should inform guests about the daily fika, or at the very least, there should be clear signage in the rooms. We were unaware of it on our first day and only noticed the information posted near the entrance to the breakfast room on our second morning.

We loved the hotel. The location is very convenient, the hotel lobby is gorgeous, and the facilities are superb. The fact that you get breakfast, fiika AND dinner included in your room price is incredible. Especially considering the city is quite expensive. The food was delicious, with plenty of choices, we loved every meal! We highly recommend booking the sauna too - it's great and not at all expensive.

Only a few small niggles for us - our room was VERY far from reception. To the point that we had to use two different lifts in two separate corridors to access it. Not too much of a problem, really - but if you have mobility issues or just don't want to rack up your steps, you might want to ask for a room closer to the main building. The second thing was that you couldn't open the windows in the room at all. We like to have fresh air in our room, and the aircon just doesn't cut it. There was also no mini fridge in the room - again, not a massive issue, but we do like to have the option to cool our own drinks in the room.

The hotel’s great architecture! The staff were very friendly and w/o any problems gave us a replacement room. The proximity to grocery store and a selection of different types of restaurants.

The design of the shower was no award winner! See-thru?! Sliding on an awful track that got stuck and necessitated us having to change rooms! Breakfast was just okay🙁 For older (or less-seasoned) travelers, your hotel should be ready to assist (with a pre-printed map or list) with public transportation alternatives to assist tourists in getting to the closest tram/bus, e.g. without having to all further than necessary.

We adored absolutely everything. The food variety and quality was stunning, absolutely fantastic. We say a huge thank you for making our family's stay unforgettable.

Staff are very friendly and accommodating! Breakfast was delicious.

Comfortable room, great breakfast and dinner.

The ventilation system was a bit noisy.

The beds and bedding are extremely comfortable. Food is good. We arrived at the hotel on my birthday and the guy from the reception brought champagne to our room to celebrate, unfortunately I don't know his name but he was on the night shift on 19.6. at 1am.

I always choose a hotel rather than private accommodation to have someone tidy my room every day. It's fine not to change the towels every day, but someone would have to come in to make beds, empty the wastebaskets and leave the coffee, not just upon on request. Everything under the guise of nature, but then the price is too high for the service.

Breakfast, Dinner included, location, room facilities, hotel decoration

They didn’t help us with the luggage.

Location, comfortable bed. Breakfast and dinner buffet were good

The room was elegant, comfortable beds, ketle in it, bathroom new and clean, shower big enough to bend yourself withouht touching the walls...good breakfast and savoury dinner.

In the country of sauna I missed it in such a nice hotel

Staff was very kind Abundant breakfast and dinner (I especially loved how tasty scrambled eggs were) Relatively big and modern rooms Loved the design of the hotel and the rooms Good location - very central

No slippers for after showering No fridge in the room The room was also a bit cold

Atmospheric architecture with delicious breakfast.

No cupboards - cloths on hangers on the wall, otherwise very quiet, clean, breakfast very rich, dinner acceptable

All 😊 kindness of staff, location, food!

Nothing

Quaint hotel, comfortable room, amazing breakfast buffet.

Excellent attention, quality of installations, and food

Nothing to mention here

nice location / good food / lovely lobby and room design

Absolutely fantastic hotel. It is located in a very beautiful medieval building and the inside has a very classic environment. The hotel staff are extremely nice, helpful, and accomodating. The breakfast and dinner selections were very tasty and healthy, and the hotel was always accomodating to those with dietary restrictions, offering vegan and vegetarian options. The hotel gym is very modern and all the equipment is in surprisingly pristine condition, has everything you need for any kind of training you need to do - cardio, weight training, yoga, and meditation. The sauna was also amazing, although perhaps slightly pricey at 15 eur per person for an hour. Not a huge price, but paying for sauna in general in Finland was a little strange.

The only minor inconveniece was the wifi signal. It wasn’t that wifi didn’t work at all, but quite often, the connection was very poor. Wifi doesn’t work at all in the gym room and the connection dropped a few times in our room on the third floor. Breakfast and dinner area is also quite small, so at rush hours (ie when breakfast begins at 8 am on weekends) it might get quite crowded

Great location, easy to walk or take the tram to most attractions. Breakfast and the included dinner was good. Friendly staff, gave us a room when we arrived (very early check-in).

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel very much! It was clean and cozy. The location is very good. There are some stores and bars just arround the corner, and metro station and all the sightseeings are in walking distance. The staff is super nice and the buffet was excellent. It has everything you need. I would surely come again.

The vibes were vibing :)

The pillows a bit uncomfortable, however I still had the best sleep.

Excellent stay but dinner closes too soon. I was never able to make it for dinner.

Overall a nice hotel, not far from the center. Breakfast okay. Dinner okay.

no free parking despite being told it was free. Also the compact room is too compact with hardly any room to move around and no chair to sit on nor desk ( no space )

Beautiful hotel in romantic building felt very cosy and comfortable. Loved the breakfast buffet and the half board dinner. The kitchen did a terrific job of catering for dietary restrictions. Complimentary tea, coffee and cake was a great addition. Staff were warm and friendly.

It would be nice to have a sauna in the wellness room.

Public areas are really beautiful, this is a special building with many National Romantic style features. Good location and the rooms and bathrooms are nice too. Breakfast great, dinner less so but still convenient

My room heat wa stuck at above 24 C, I had to change rooms eventually and received an upgrade.

The tea station in the bedroom was a nice touch, as well as the dinner and breakfast. The room was very clean and quiet.

Dinner and breakfast was lovely and plentiful. Dining room was very comfortable and staff helpful. Breakfast until midday was lovely!

Pizza at dinner time was quite poor quality but salads and breads etc made the difference.

Evaluoation based on cost/value ratio