Helsinki

For visiting artists, royalty, and romantics, this modernized 19th-century hotel is the address to commit to memory. — Travel + Leisure

Boasting excellent service and extremely comfortable beds, this central, independent design hotel has a theme of Kalevala quotes throughout, and easy-on-the-eye space-conscious architecture. — Lonely Planet

Probably one of the most unique hotels in the city, the Katajanokka is a former prison. — Star Service

With tastefully furnished rooftop saunas; large, crisply decorated rooms; bathrooms with heated floors; and even a car-wash service in the basement garage, this hotel pampers you. — Fodor's

Fabian Hotel, tucked into a courtyard in the heart of Helsinki, is a little place with a big heart which is all about service and details. — The Telegraph

Charming, early 20C, city centre hotel boasting an 11 floor tower, great urban views and a palpable sense of history. — Michelin Guide

In the center of town next to the Finnish National Theater, this hotel is near the train station and National Gallery. — Star Service

The quirky 1950s architecture and interior design of the Vaakuna dates back to the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. — Fodor's

Housed inside an early-19th-century customs warehouse in the posh Katajanokka island neighborhood, the Grand Marina has one of the best convention centers in Finland. — Fodor's

You'll find the three-star Hotel Anna at the head of Annakatu, a street smack-dab in the middle of Helsinki's trendy Design District. — EuroCheapo

The best room in the house is the third-floor St George Suite whose windows open out into Old Church Park. — Wallpaper

From a location in the plush western Munkkiniemi neighborhood, a 15- to 25-minute taxi ride from the city center, this hotel routinely hosts statesmen and celebrities. — Fodor's

Built in 1913, this Viennese-style town-house hotel across from the train station has a loyal clientele won over by its ageless charm and cosmopolitan interiors. — Fodor's

'Seaside' conjures up ocean views and beaches but the actual vistas of Helsinki’s West Harbour with cruise ships docking and an icebreaker shipyard are just as exhilarating. — The Telegraph

This striking modern pair of buildings is popular for business conferences, which makes rates more affordable on weekends. — Lonely Planet