For anyone seeking reliable, affordable accommodations in Espoo or the greater Helsinki area, this Radisson can’t be beat. I rarely pick Radissons or any of their sister brands, but with a limited budget and a strong brand presence in Scandinavia, I opted to give it a try. I want to stay at more Radissons now! Read on to learn how my experience exceeded most of my expectations:
- The location is peaceful and beautiful, steps from a pristine urban lake and nestled around some quaint apartments and homes. A subway station is within walking distance, as are a few restaurants and convenience stores (albeit not too many). The headquarters of the software company Rovio (a.k.a Angry Birds) is also very close, which I found super cool to stroll past (think life-sized figures of Angry Birds themselves!). Downtown Helsinki is a short drive or commute away.
- The ambiance of the hotel is great: modern, well-maintained, and clean. COVID protocols were in place quite well. I never felt unsafe COVID-wise.
- The service was five-star. Everyone I interacted with (from front desk to breakfast attendants to housekeeping) radiated the utmost friendliness and Finnish hospitality. English was spoken fluently. When I encountered mechanical issues with my electric wheelchair, the staff graciously worked with me to store it in their storage room and push it to me when I needed it. Thank you!
- The room was clean, fresh, quiet, and overall very good. For the purposes of my sejourn, I was very satisfied. If I was to stay a bit longer, though, I would’ve desired a few minor things—about half the wall outlets failed to sustain a charge, and a desk suited for working (e.g. on a laptop for business) wasn’t in the room. In general, though, no complaints!
- Amenities like free Wifi and free breakfast (complementary as part of a higher nightly rate) were much appreciated. I do wish the pantry had been stocked with more diverse a selection of snacks and meals—essentially only alcohol and one brand of small Finnish snacks were available for purchase. Having pre-packaged meals, potato chips, croissants, chocolates, or any kind of product variety would make the amenity list 100% perfect.
Thank you for an excellent experience! I will be back next visit to the city! And if anyone forgets this great hotel, remember the rhyme…..the Radisson Blu Espoo! ;)
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