Crowne Plaza Helsinki - Hesperia, An Ihg Hotel
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Crowne Plaza Helsinki - Hesperia, An Ihg Hotel Review
Situated 14 minutes' stroll from the Urban Sibelius Seaside Park, the upscale Crowne Plaza Helsinki - Hesperia, An Ihg Hotel offers a conference space and meeting rooms with a range of business amenities. A heated pool as well as a steam room, sauna facilities, and an indoor pool are available for you at the 4-star hotel, located a short walk from the Lush Hesperia Bayfront Park.
The upscale Crowne Plaza Helsinki - Hesperia, An Ihg features a buffet breakfast in the restaurant. There is an à la carte restaurant with a spacious terrace. The restaurant at this Helsinki property has local menu. A selection of complimentary drinks and complimentary snacks awaits at the snack bar. It also looks onto the city. Located in front of the hotel, the café Cafe Tin Tin Tango offers an European menu.
Nestled 10 minutes by car from the long-running Helsinki Zoo, the Crowne Plaza Helsinki - Hesperia, An Ihg is approximately a 5-minute ride from Finnish Museum of Natural History. The area includes such religious sights as the unique Temppeliaukio Church (1.2 km) and the evangelical church "Helsinki Cathedral" (2.3 km).
This upscale accommodation has a good location in Helsinki, within close distance of Finlandia Hall.
There are 349 rooms with individual climate control and central heating. Some of them offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a minibar, coffee and tea making facilities. The modern-style interior features soundproof windows, along with a writing desk. Offering a shower cap and slippers for guests' comfort, the private bathrooms are fitted with a sauna and a shower. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at this Helsinki hotel. A kitchen with an electric kettle and glassware are available in an apartment.
Crowne Plaza Helsinki - Hesperia, An Ihg Hotel is located 20 km from Vantaa airport and about a 5-minute stroll from Ooppera bus stop.
Spa therapy and a community pool are available for an additional charge. Guests can make different arrangements at the Crowne Plaza Helsinki - Hesperia, An Ihg, including canoeing and cycling or rent cars to explore Helsinki. There is a gym with a wide range of sports. A comfortable stay at this Helsinki property awaits you with a wellness area featuring beauty treatments, pedicure, and manicure.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Luxurious old-fashioned hotel with a good central setting.
- Located directly in the Taka-Toolo district and within walking distance of Finnish National Opera.
- Surrounded by a lake and a harbour.
- Recently renovated rooms with a safe and climate control; many have nice decor accents.
- Delicious breakfast with omlettes to order.
- Good restaurant serving Finnish dinner menu.
- Carbonated beverages are included in some rates.
- Impeccable service with an early check-in from 3 pm.
- Provides shuttle transportation to the airport.
- Rates are good.
- Some may find the bathrooms tiny.
- Occasional complaints about a few uncaring staff members.
Key Features
- indoor swimming pool
- private parking
- free wifi
- spa and wellness centre
- fitness centre
- non-smoking rooms
- restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- bar
- fabulous breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Cycling
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Toys
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Winter Garden 870 m (2854 ft)
- The Sibelius Monument 1.10 km (3609 ft)
- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma 1.47 km (4823 ft)
- Temppeliaukio Church 1.12 km (3675 ft)
- SEA LIFE Helsinki 1.53 km (5020 ft)
- Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim 1.22 km (4003 ft)
- The Esplanadi Park 2.06 km (1.28 mi.)