GLO Hotel Art, Helsinki
Expert reviews
“On a quiet side street, this small luxury hotel distinguishes itself through a rare combination of character, consistency, and service. The front section is a handsome 1903 stone castle with wood-beam, medieval-style restaurants, lounges, conference rooms, and a cavernous banquet hall.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Helsinki.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Private parking
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Located in a historic Art Nouveau castle, GLO Hotel Art will make you feel as though you have been transported into a fairytale. While the outside of the building looks very traditional, featuring sturdy gray stone and gothic archways, the interior has been updated so that rooms are polished and modern.
Built during 1903, this hotel, a three-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, is located in the Design District and nearby several galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. It is also two kilometers from Market Square and Kiasma, the contemporary art museum. You can walk to Sinebrychoff Art Museum and Old Church Park, only a few minutes away on foot. The central train station is about .6 miles from the hotel, making the rest of the city easily reachable. GLO Hotel Art offers guests seasonal rental bikes, so most of the city’s attractions are only a short ride away.
With 171 guest rooms, accommodations are categorized into four groups: Smart double rooms, Comfort rooms, Luxe double rooms, and Suites. Smart rooms are the smallest option, accommodating two guests. Suites are large enough for three guests and include a separate sitting area. Each room comes with WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a shower.
This hotel has earned the Green Key Eco Label, which means that it is committed to sustainability through decreasing waste, energy consumption, and water use. The onsite bar, GLO Art Lounge Bar serves breakfast in the morning and drinks in the evening. This underground cellar space showcases wooden furnishings, brick walls, and a cozy atmosphere. You can also relax in the hotel library, traditionally furnished and boasting Gothic-style windows.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
20 December 2023
Short but sweet, amazing views and an all round amazing hotel, would stay again
Amazing views, super clean, very friendly and helpful staff
Breakfast was not the best but that’s only my opinion
20 December 2023
Pleasant
The facility and staff are nice.
The first room I was assigned was barely large enough to hold the bed. I couldn't comfortably navigate the room. The 2nd room was slightly larger however the bathroom set up was awkward..
19 December 2023
Fabulous
Location Friendly staff Excellent breakfast
18 December 2023
Pleasant
Breakfast
Location
13 December 2023
The hotel is well located, serves an amazing breakfast with nice long brunch hours at weekends.
Amazing breakfast, comfortable bed, good location.
The room was a bit small and far from the reception.
12 December 2023
Fabulous
Great hotel with comfortable clean rooms. Location was convenient for exploring the city. Breakfast provided was excellent with alot of choice.
Nothing
10 December 2023
Nordic flair
Really good place for an city trip . I love that housekeeping is not coming every day. Only I you wish. Rooms are in good condition. My preferred hotel innHEL
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4 December 2023
Very good
A good hotel in a good location. The breakfast was totally worth it!
Our double room had a bathroom zero privacy. You could easily see through the bathroom ceiling, and the toilet door didn't block the noise at all.
30 November 2023
Very good
Location, design and the staff
The mattress and pillows were quite thin and hurt our backs and necks. The bathroom also has a strong unpleasant odur.
29 November 2023
Very well priced, well located hotel with lovely staff.
The staff were lovely and the room was high quality with an excellent bed which was very comfortable. The shower was very good too with lots of hot water. The breakfast is well worth the small fee.
The room was smaller than expected, although very nice and it did feel weird that there was no chair. We always had to sit on the bed when relaxing.
27 November 2023
Fabulous
Very, very good breakfast with organic and raw products!
16 November 2023
Very good
great breakfast
15 November 2023
Enjoyable within walking distance of the city center
Location was great u can reach everywhere by walkingThe employees were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very goodThe employees were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good.
The bathroom windows were transparent. Since I was staying with my daughter, it was impossible for me to take a shower because we couldn't take a shower with my daughterThere were no chairs, tables, etc. in the room and it was very narrow.
13 November 2023
I didn’t think that I got a deal. I could stay in any other hotel but closer to Kamppi.
Breakfast was good
I thought my room was bigger. I was asked if I want to upgrade which I did. But I thought I had that type of room from the beginning. Vat also caught me off guard.
11 November 2023
Very good
Very clean hotel. Very good and friendly service when check in. Nice choices at breakfast buffet.
Rooms are quite small. Hotel is a labyrinth of corridors and buildings, there is only a very small bar without atmosphere (in the entrance hall). Price of rooms qutte high for overall experience..
7 November 2023
Legendary breakfast and cozy rooms.
Absolutely amazing breakfast! Also very comfy living conditions with a lot of little upsides. The room was small but super cozy. The building itself is quite remarkable.
The room was not so warm, but then again, what else would you expect from Helsinki in November? The price was a bit high, but again, everything is pricey in this city.
6 November 2023
Nice location
Breakfast was good . Pretty simple but fresh food and fruits. Was a little surprised to know about any cooked eggs are not included on free breakfast
I didn’t like their no refund policy. By some circumstances I arrived day later than planned and I informed hotel 3 days in advance. I asked not to refund my money for lost night but just for credit ( I’m planning to be in Finland in May). But they said No. Of course i will cchoose another hotel for May staying .
5 November 2023
Very good
Practical underground parking, great breakfast and nice complementary kids disguises in the library
28 October 2023
Very good
Convenient, clean and friendly
26 October 2023
My stay was very good
Friendship, kindness
26 October 2023
Very good
Clean and well-appointed room. Convenient location - walkable to many sights and a variety of restaurants. Comfortable bed. Good lighting. Decent breakfast with a sizable area to eat, including small rooms for families / groups of friends. Friendly and helpful front desk staff members.
25 October 2023
We enjoyed it.
Location was great. Staff was very good, nice touches such as staff-recommended nearby restaurants
Bathrooms very small. Lack of comfortable seating in room.We enjoyed it.
25 October 2023
Good place to stay to visit Helsinki
The property itself is like a castle, very curious. Breakfast was superb, with plenty choice of hot food (scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, porridge…) and cold food (fruit, juices, smoothies, toast…), and the location is very good to visit Helsinki’s center.
As a suggestion I will say that will be good to have in the room something to put on the luggage.
24 October 2023
Nice room, nice lighting design, nice breadfast
The interior design was nice. Wanna emphasize the lighting design, the night light only comes from lower part: the bottom part of the bed and night stand, which was a good idea to avoid lighting from above and have dim, subtle lighting. The lighting in the bathroom can also be dimmed. The smart bed was an interesting setup to try. It was good for reading in bed or watching TV maybe.
Hotel facilities
Services
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Business centre
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Car hire
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
- - Pet bowls
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Walking tours
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Designated smoking area
Parking
- - Parking garage
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Miscellaneous
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
29 December 2023
Loved Helsinki and would stay at the GLO again
Slightly quirky, decent sized rooms, good range of breakfast options (altho can’t recommend the rock hard bread rolls!) and super helpful staff. Location is easy walking distance to main city shops and cafes, but still quiet. Many thanks to Nataly who gave us great tips on visiting Tallinn for the day.
The few steps at the front are a challenge for heavy bags plus the heavy front door made it difficult in the snow