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
6 February 2024
Very good
I regularly stay at GLO Art because of the nice location and excellent value for money. The breakfast is always very nice!
Unfortunately the wifi didn’t work
5 February 2024
Very good
Comfy, clean, quiet room in a great location..Friendly staff and good breakfast.
5 February 2024
Worth coming for the breakfast.
The best breakfast I've encountered with such tremendous variety. The beds were comfortable. The location was excellent.
The bedroom was too hot, the towel rail in the bathroom didn't work. The bar was overly expensive.
3 February 2024
Fabulous
Everything was perfect ! Room and service.
Had twice a glass that wasn’t clean enough (lipstick marks) at breakfast.
30 January 2024
Very good
Beddings
25 January 2024
Fabulous
Great breakfast, a decent sized room, very clean, location was close to city centre. Lazy Sunday deal was amazing.
Bathroom a little small.
21 January 2024
It was ok
Room was good with a bed, chair and table
No mini fridge or a cupboard for clothes
7 January 2024
in general, it was a very pleasent stay at a very cute Hotel. Architecture was beautiful
The Hotel was beautiful in a location that was about a 5 min walk into the main shopping area The room was very nice, comfortable and roomy the Breakfast was sumptuous Overall a very pleasent stay
Room was not serviced unless you asked every day for it to be done !!
2 January 2024
Fabulous
This is the second time we have stayed here and its always been amazing. The staff are lovely, breakfast is incredible and the rooms are lovely
Only down side is the room was pretty warm and we couldn't really turn the thermostat down any further. But it was -20 outside, so it was just personal preference
2 January 2024
Nice basic stay in a quiet but accessible area of the city
Small but comfortable room, fantastic breakfast. Good location
Only cleaned my room once and didn’t replace the towels. No restaurant (other than breakfast) or laundry available. No tea kettle in the room.
30 December 2023
Excellent services
Very friendly staff
There is not something that we did not like about the property
29 December 2023
Loverly staff, great location, shame about the room
Location is great, the reception is very warm and nice. Staff very nice.
Rooms very crampted, not big enough for two. No hanging space.
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
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!
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
13 February 2024
Great spot for a 2 night stay.
The hotel is in a great location - restaurants, grocery stores, local transportation all nearby and within walking distance. The hotel has a charming exterior with very comfortable and clean rooms. The bed was very comfy. Excellent selection for breakfast. Staff were helpful and welcoming. The hotel doesn’t offer room service at night (if your flight arrives late and you’re not wanting to venture out), but you are able to order food for delivery through Wolt.