Medvastö Vacations from $1,374

This is a beautiful hotel. It’s quiet, in a gorgeous and convenient part of the city for exploring, and areas such as the bar, the spa and bedroom were stunning. The spa in particular was so calm and a great place to relax. It’s been recently renovated and has great facilities. On one afternoon visit I had the whole place to myself. Our bedroom was large and well presented. The turn down service was a nice touch. Another new feature was the breakfast room, which looks fantastic. I think this is one area that’s having teething problems. It’s not run very well, and it lacks the service of the other parts of the hotel. Although I think the waiting staff and chefs were friendly. Even when we were early in the hot food was lukewarm, and wasn’t as good as other hotels I’ve visited. You often waited a long time to get a hot drink, for some reason they didn’t take it straight away. The people making the coffees need some training too. Overall it could do with a more hands on manager to get it working better.

The apartment was stylish, very clean, and spacious. The king-size bed was incredibly comfortable. The private sauna was truly luxurious after long days spent exploring the city. We also really appreciated the dedicated work area, which was convenient and ideal for remote work. The kitchen had everything we needed, from high-quality cooking equipment and utensils to basic spices, a coffee maker, and even wine glasses. Everything was thoughtfully provided. The location was central and quiet, yet close to great restaurants, shops, and public transportation. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay in Helsinki. Cami is an excellent host. He was warm, helpful, and responded quickly to all our questions. It really felt like he wanted to make our stay as smooth and comfortable as possible. We will definitely return!