GLO Hotel Art, Helsinki

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

I liked the location - very near to the centrum. The room (deluxe) was quiet, roomy enough for three persons. The bed and linen were comfy. We enjoyed and appreciated the half-board. The dinner was good (vegetarian-friendly) and therefor no need to search for a place for dinner (comfortable when travelling with children). The breakfast was also really good, plenty of options, I think. Morning ginger-shot was a nice surprise, which I obviously took advantage of!

I don’t have any concernes. My daughter was though a bit bothered by the semi-transparent shower walls. But we managed and it was ok. Otherwise, the shower itself was an enjoyable experience for all of us!

Absolutely loved this hotel! It’s in a perfect central location, just a short walk to shops, cafés, and a supermarket. We booked a package with breakfast and dinner, and the food was fresh and delicious. Afternoon coffee, tea, and cake were a lovely bonus. Service was outstanding. We arrived late and missed dinner, but the hotel kindly prepared a salad and even upgraded our room to better fit our large luggage. Big thanks to Heidi at reception for her kindness! Would definitely stay here again if I return.

None just for your info: No minibar in the room!

Pet friendly and suitable rooms for travelling with pets

Comfortable stay. Underfloor heating in the bathroom was nice. Room was a little small but still fine. Breakfast was nice, and the option to have fika and an evening meal makes it great if you're on a budget.

Breakfast was excellent, not very varied, but everything was high quality and tasty. Staff was attentive and helpful.

New interior of hotel is great. Breakfast is very good (one of the reasons why I chose this hotel) with wide veriety of foods. Staff has always been extremely nice and helpful. Comfy (a fit to soft for my taste) bed.

Not much not to like. Possibly some ware and tare visible on furniture(closets) in some rooms.

Looks magical, great breakfast and super friendly staff and very helpful)

Lovely quirky hotel with very spacious and comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious!

Welcoming staff Superb breakfast Good location

Bar should be in the front library area to create a cozy environment.

Clean and comfortable

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Unique look and feel, best breakfast ever

Beautiful hotel quite in the heart of the city. Excellent breakfast, and lovely service.

The room was quite far from the reseption in another building so it took a while every time to get there. Also the view was nothing particular.

This was my 3rd,stay at Glo Art and the standard is always excellent value for money. The breakfast is faultless, every nationality catered for. The reception staff are polite, friendly and helpful.

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Excellent and quirky hotel in a great location in the Design District of Helsinki. Based around a 0930s castle, the original building has been preserved with the modern rooms in a newer part of the hotel. Staff were great and the hotel strives for sustainability. Room was small but perfect for a few nights including the electric bed which can prop you up or raise your feet! Handy for the very centre of the city and a 5-7 minute tram ride from central station.

Smart double rooms need to have work tables. The current ones are too small. Every room in the hotel should have one HDMI Chord connected the TV permanently (anti-theft) but long enough to have the other end reach the table where laptops are kept.

This was my fourth time staying at GLO Hotel Art and honestly it’s the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at! The rooms are so comfortable, the staff are incredible and so helpful and the breakfast is insane with all the options, especially if you have allergies to gluten or lactose! All in all, this won’t be my last time staying there when I’m in Helsinki!

Excellent breakfast. Lovely rooms and bathroom.

Litter father away from train station than stated

Study chair should be movable with wheels. Instant Coffee, Tea, Sugar and Milk should be replenished daily

Good location, good breakfast, good parking

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Everything apart from the cleanliness in the room was fine, lovely staff, gorgeous facilities and breakfast is definitely a must do, it is served quite early during the week but is totally worthy.

The room was dusty and you could tell some of the surfaces weren't wiped after the last guest left, the floor was also dirty.

I really enjoyed the stay. The staff was very friendly. The breakfast selection is good and things get filled up fairly quickly. Also, it's rare that you have a steamer in the room which I liked a lot. The price per what you get is very decent, the room size is fine too for how central you are and what you pay for it!

I do get that there needs to be constant ventilation but I found it uncomfortable that the air is directly blown into your face when you're in bed. The toilet brush should be replaced aw it's pretty much falling apart and doesn't do its job properly either. A kettle in the room would have been nice, other than that very great room.

The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast each morning and loved the convenient location close to major attractions

The breakfast could have had a little bit more variety but nonetheless was delicious.

The room was great,fabulous location. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Looked forward to breakfast every am,great variety and delicious. Recommend the ginger shot lol Beautiful building inside and out. Across the road,a supermarket,same side of the road,a cafe to play board games and have lunch,coffee and cake. Highly recommend this hotel.

Friendly and helpful staff much appreciated. Clean and attractive room with comfy bed, but no seating. Excellent breakfast. We really appreciated the bagged breakfast for very early ferry. Beautiful old main building with exceptional lobby.

TOP 10 hotel breakfast I have ever had. Super wide choice, lots of organic and healthy stuff. The bed is funky - you can lift upper or lower body up (especially good after a long walk)

The room I chose was small but had everything. Seems newly renovated. Breakfast was so good!

the room was small but it didn't matter.

The breakfast at the hotel was very good. And I dined at the Armenian House next door, lovely place.

The main hotel building is attractive and well-maintained in its national romantic style; the bedrooms such as mine modern and well-fitted, with a comfortable bed and a good shower. Breakfast was excellent, with a huge choice and good information labels about the food provided.

No serious criticism, but my bathroom was small.

Good location, walking distance to train station. Fabulous appearance of the building and common areas. Modern rooms with good facilities. Very helpful friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast with a great selection of foods and drinks.

As always price is a factor a package deal for a longer stay would be appreciated but having said that the hotel is good value and by far the best hotel out of the five we stayed at on our travels in Finland, Estonia and Latvia

The host were fantastic..Very beautiful hotel with lots of charm and history..beds were very comfortable.

The breakfast was very good quality food, fresh berries, good bread, organic eggs. I was impressed by the choice and quality. Also front desk staff very helpful

Refrigerator in room would be convenient as I have medicine that needs to be cooled we left items at front desk staff, who put in their fridge, they were very obliging.

The breakfast is really amazing. The stuff is super nice, kind and helpful. The bed is very comfortable. The shower is great. I was impressed overall.

The only thing missing here is the mini fridge in the room. Maybe some other rooms had it, don't know. Just to keep some little food.

Very comfortable bed Cracking breakfast Clean room

The current renovations made it tricky to find a way in

The room was so relaxing. The gym/wellness are perfect and the breakfast!! Soo good!! We have stayed here before and we will for sure stay here again! Thank you for the service!

Manic breakfast on day one! second day all good ..

no coffee making facilty in room

Good variety Very tasty Nice room Very clean

Distance to room from reception Small room No bedside tables

Breakfast and location.

Room temperature was not controllable with thermostat. Would like to open a window

Breakfast, location and staff was very good! Easy to comminucate with staff. Clean and comfortable rooms.

Mabey room was little small but we were just to sleep so it was ok.

Nice location, very clean room and exceptional breakfast buffet. I would definitely stay again.

The only inconvenience we experienced was that the room was located on the ground floor and the windows opened at the hotel's parking lot. Hence, we had the blinds closed constantly so as to have some privacy. Maybe, for these rooms there could be a more transparent type of curtain (aside from the blinds) that lets the light come in but simultaneously offers some privacy.