Hotel Kamp

Reputation of luxury in Finland

Traditionally this hotel has a reputation of best and most luxury in Finland and you cannot find similar experience elsewhere in Helsinki. It is popular amongst the businessmen, honeymooners, romantic travelers and unfortunately also people who want to show off their money like new rich and criminals - at least according to the tabloids. The service is excellent and all stuff -including the maids - are all speaking English. The concept is highly dictated by the American chain -Starwood, which makes the experience a bit blatant. Rooms are nice, but do not include a luxury or history you find elsewhere in best hotels. According to history book of hotel, the actual building has been rebuild over and over again, and only the facade is original. So the interior or rooms do not have original character of famous composers and artist who used to lodge in this building last century.
In worst case you will get a room in remote wing above of shopping mall, which does not have anything to do with the original hotel.

Restaurants are all fine and spa is very luxury, though extremely crowded in weekends. Breakfast is worth testing, however it is a typical English breakfast setup without frills, you would except more unique breakfast in Finland's "best hotel"
In the nightclub you can find amusing atmosphere of 70s

Unique Quality: Duck in bathroom is nice detail.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Spa and Resort, Food and Dining, Luxury Travel

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Best Classical Luxury hotel in Finland

We have stayed here many times, as it's the best hotel in Finland in the traditional league. There are other interesting options in Helsinki, but none quite surpass Kamp if you're looking for the classic luxury experience. Restaurants and bars in the hotel offer fantastic food, and the prices are somewhat reasonable for this city. They may be a few euros more than in other classy places, but only a few euros. And usually the personal service and food & beverage quality are worth it.

There's no pool, and the gym/spa is stated "for members only, and if there's room, the hotel guests are also welcome" so it's not so good if it's crowded. The meeting rooms and party event spaces are great, though.

Unique Quality: Many standard rooms face the inner courtyard or side streets and not the Esplanade Park. The standard "luxury" rooms are sometimes a little worn (carpet, furniture) but overall way better than other finnish hotels. The suites and specialty rooms have upgraded amenities and are in overall a better option.

The hotel extremely rarely (or possibly never) have discount rates for less than EUR 150 / night, so it's always a bit steep. That's for weekend. The week rates are sky high.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Luxury Travel, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons

Hotel Kamp Photo: Our welcome basket at 11PM was super-fresh !

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Luxury, style and service where ever you look

• Opinion of Price: most expensive

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Hotel Kamp, Steeped in History & Luxury

Arriving in Helsinki by cruise ship deprived us of the opportunity to experience the intense luxury of the Hotel Kamp and learn more of its interesting history and the part it played in the history of Finland. Carl Wilhelm Kamp, the hotel's namesake, was a successful Helsinki restauranteur. The world first glimpsed the hotel's luxurious spaces when it opened its door in 1887. Outfitted in plush carpets, draperies, and upholstered furniture reflected vividly in the sparkling Venetian & German chandeliers and spectacular mirrors. The hotel provided service as grand as the hotel itself with guests being transported from the railway station in horse-drawn carriages. The hotel played a significant role in historic events when it became the meeting place of a secret and covert movement named "Kagaali" during its Czarist overlords. It's hosted the famous such as Sibelius and perhaps the infamous over the years, and was transformed to other uses, and restored to its present day splendor as a member of the "Luxury Collection" of Starwood Hotels.

Unique Quality: There are 179 amazing rooms and several amazing lobbies and special areas in this great hotel. Not only is the Hotel Kamp's in a splendid location a good reason to choose to stay there, but its Neo-classical architecture is one more reason to visit the Esplanade!

Don't miss any of the hotels amenities, but word has it that the spa is a must!

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Food and Dining, Historical Travel, Luxury Travel

Hotel Kamp Photo: courtesy of Scantours

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The best hotel in Northern Europe

Hotel Kämp (or Kamp) is usually regarded at the most luxurious hotel in the five Nordic countries; Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

The reputation is well earned, as the hotel is quite something extra. Most guests are business people or international starts visiting Finland, while fewer ordinary tourists find their way here. As you could expect, it is also one of the most expensive hotels in Northern Europe.

The swankiest hotel in Helsinki

This hotel is absolutely fantastic. The rooms are nicely decorated, posh all the way, and the hotel could not be better located. Right by the Market Square, main shopping area, cruise ships, esplanade, etc.

It is reportedly the only 5 star hotel in Helsinki and the prices show. I paid for my night there with points (Hotel Kamp is part of the Starwood Hotel chain, spg.com) and I probably would not have felt any level of luxury worth it had I paid cash (rooms start at about $300USD). But if your cash is endless or you have points, I highly recommend it.

Unique Quality: A1 location.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive

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The is probably the only real 5 star hotel in Finland. The famous renew hotel where the celebrities usually stay while visiting Helsinki. The Rolling Stones & Madonna where here as many others. Location is perfect, services and quality are good and actually not very expensive compare to such places in other countries.

Unique Quality: Location is just perfect for someone who come to visit Helsinki with a style. SPA in the hotel as well as nice Japanese restaurant.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive

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Luxurious accomodation

This is the best and most luxurious hotel in Helsinki. If you have enough money, try those beautiful suites!

The hotel has been established in 1887 and it has a great history. The hotel has been "the place" for politicians, artists and business people through the times.

I think is quite popular to spend a wedding night in one of the beautiful rooms or suites.

Unique Quality: Situated in the heart of Helsinki city.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Business Travel

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Maybe Helsinki's most expensive Hotel

Situated at the Northern Esplanad there are maybe the most expensive rooms in Helsinki and even the whole of Finland.

I actually had the chance to stay there one night - it was a birthday present I got last year from my girlfriend.

What a place! Luxury - Vanity - Arrogance, you name it. Greetings from Hollywood.

Unique Quality: Of course the hotel offers high standards in quality and service. On the other hand there is reason to be critic i.e. the personnel seem to live on a different planet. Once we entered the lobby we actually were not being noticed by them - too casual looks? Too young?

The huge room was ok. A massive, soft and large bed. The best was the bathroom. Very convenient and functional shower, vast bathtub with a blue duck!!! Check the pic.

Don't know the price - I didn't pay ; )

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Luxury Travel

Hotel Kamp Photo: Duck in a tub

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