Valo Hotel & Work

Valo Hotel & Work

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#13 of 70 hotels in Helsinki
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
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VALO Hotel & Work is a lively and warm-hearted hotel that combines well-being, accommodation and charming workspaces with a Nordic twist. Thanks to central location, nature is at your fingertips and the city's culture is only a short tram ride away. A spacious indoor courtyard with a high glass roof lets the sunlight in and a roof terrace with log saunas and relaxation pools brightens up your day.
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Property amenities
Electric vehicle charging station
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Board games / puzzles
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Paid private parking on-site
Car park
Wifi
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Rooftop pool
Pool with view
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Plunge pool
Shallow end in pool
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business centre
Facial treatments
Massage
Open-air bath
Steam room
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Convenience store
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Refrigerator
Cable / satellite TV
Bidet
Soundproof rooms
Room service
Safe
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
City view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
City View
Languages Spoken
English, Finnish

Location

Mannerheimintie 109, Helsinki 00280 Finland
Name/address in local language
Getting there
Car recommended
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Grade: 47 out of 100
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Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles426 reviews
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Many guests commend the Valo Hotel & Work for its pristine cleanliness and its strategic location that, while slightly remote, offers easy access to nearby attractions. The staff is often celebrated for their professionalism, though the dining service occasionally receives criticism for its pace. Despite some visitors finding the rooms on the smaller side, the hotel's smart design and inviting atmosphere are regularly praised. While opinions on value vary, the wellness area and breakfast spread are popular, even with some noting the need for enhanced amenities.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Inviting
Rooms
Cramped
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Mixed
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Satisfactory

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lee neary wrote a review Jan 2025
Stockholm, Sweden
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Very accommodating and friendly staff. We arrived early and was still to put our luggage in a safe place and access the spa area - rather than paying early check-in fees etc. We were given very useful local knowledge and the room was totally fine. Nothing special, but cosy. I just wish the bar area had been open in the spa.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Heikki Päätalo, Guest Services / Front Office at Valo Hotel & Work
Responded 1 week ago
Hi IeenN8144DX, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you found our staff accommodating and friendly, and that you enjoyed the convenience of storing your luggage and accessing the spa before check-in. We always strive to make our guests feel welcome and comfortable. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Heikki Päätalo VALO Experience Manager & Head Concierge VALO Hotel & Work
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George K wrote a review Apr 2024
Thessaloniki, Greece
Hotel's Favourite
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Excellent location, service and atmosphere.Large areas for breakfast or dinner. The staff were very polite, pleasant and smiling. The hotel premises were extremely clean. There was private parking. Extremely quite place, ideal for someone who use a car.
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Date of stay: April 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Heikki Päätalo, Guest Services / Front Office at Valo Hotel & Work
Responded Apr 8, 2024
Dear 164georgek, Thank you for taking the time to share your kind 5/5 review of our VALO Hotel & Work! We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience and that you enjoyed your Helsinki stop over with us. Your kind words about our breakfast and restaurant services are greatly appreciated. We are thrilled that you enjoyed our location and parking opportunity – it's always wonderful to hear when our guests make the most of the facilities we offer. Our staff always does everything to make our guests comfortable with us - it's great to hear that you liked our friendly service! Thank you for recommending our hotel, and we look forward to the pleasure of hosting you next time! Please follow us also on social media: #valohotelwork @valohotelwork Have a nice and sunny spring time and welcome back to VALO! Best regards, Heikki Päätalo VALO Experience Manager & Head Concierge VALO Hotel & Work
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Bec S wrote a review Jan 2025
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. The bedrooms are small but well-equipped, every space used very well. Free to use hairdryer, iron and ironing board - massive bonus! Safe under sink. Bus routes are amazing! Don't forget to download the app so you can use the public transport. They don't accept card or cash - everything is done via the app. Hotel is brilliant location, very modern. You have to pay €25 pp to use the wellness spa and then separate payments to use a dressing gown and slippers - unless you're in the executive suites I believe. They also have treatments for a reasonable price. Fun games area, includes board games and a snooker table in the bar, with lovely large windows out into the snowy paths and roads.
Check-out is 12pm which is late in comparison to other hotels, big bonus! We highly recommend and will definitely come again. Staff are always smiling and happy to help, too!
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Heikki Päätalo, Guest Services / Front Office at Valo Hotel & Work
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Becs961, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed and thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience and appreciated our location, modern facilities, and especially our friendly and helpful team. Your kind words truly motivate us to keep delivering exceptional service with a smile. We’re delighted that you found our rooms well-equipped and enjoyed the added touches like the free-to-use hairdryer, iron, and ironing board. It’s great to know that you made good use of the nearby bus routes and found our hotel’s location convenient – we agree, downloading the public transport HSL app makes exploring so much easier! Regarding the extra charges for the Wellness area: Please note that when you book your room, that you book a room that says: "Includes daily access to the Spa or includes access to Wellness area" - if you want to use our pool & sauna area. If you book a room without access, you can buy it separately at the hotel reception for 25€/person/time. The cheapest room rate includes only accommodation. It’s also wonderful to hear you enjoyed the fun games area and the cozy atmosphere of our bar with its snowy views – it’s one of our favorite spots, too! Thank you for highlighting our 12pm checkout time – we’re glad it added convenience to your stay. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! TIP: Book next time one of our Comfort (17m²) or Deluxe (27m²) rooms to get a bigger and more comfortable room, bathrobe & slippers is also included in those upper category rooms. Happy New Year 2025 and welcome back to Helsinki and VALO! Kind regards, Heikki Päätalo VALO Experience Manager & Head Concierge VALO Hotel & Work
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Pernille L wrote a review Oct 2024
2.0 of 5 bubbles
The room was tiny, the bed uncomfortable really bad pillows. The room was so small that my partner had to crawl over my side of the bed to get in or out of it. The bed and actually whole room sloped a bit so while lying in one person would roll on the other side of the bed. It was not possible to estimate how small the room was from the pictures.
It was also super annoying the Hotel would spam you with upgrade email two weeks in advance, but in hindsight regarding the size of the room do I now understand.
The room was not probably cleaned when we arrived, there was a big lump of hair left in the sink and later on we discovered in the corner of the bathroom a cover from razor that was not ours.
On Saturday we did not receive housekeeping, even though we were goon all day, we had to ask for it. Housekeeping is the core business of a hotel, if that is not properly done then everything else is just superficial.
breakfast looked impressive, but when things are not properly cooked or kept warm then it kind of was a miss.
I felt that the whole thing was very pretentious, which on the surface looked very nice but was not
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Date of stay: October 2024
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: In the Spa in the evening the clientele changed so it became a bit too much of a party mood in...
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Response from Heikki Päätalo, Guest Services / Front Office at Valo Hotel & Work
Responded Oct 17, 2024
Dear Pernille, Thank you for staying at VALO during your Helsinki visit and thank you for your feedback. All the feedback is very important to us and helps us to create even more memorable moments to our guests. We are happy to hear that you liked especially our saunas! However, I'm sorry for the inconvenience caused by the room cleaning. I will forward your feedback to our housekeeping team. I am also sorry that our much-praised breakfast was not to your liking. If there is anything what we can do for you, please do not hesitate contact us directly. TIP: Book next time one of our Comfort (17m²) or Deluxe (27m²) rooms to get a bigger and more comfortable room, bathrobe & slippers is also included in those upper category rooms. Have a nice and sunny autumn and welcome back to Helsinki and VALO! Kind regards, Heikki Päätalo VALO Experience Manager & Head Concierge VALO Hotel & Work
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Maryon M wrote a review Jan 2025
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Valo hotel is me and my friends go to place when we are coming to visiti you every few months. Every time we have had an amazing time in your hotel, but this time unfortunately I have to write a bad review because we were shocked on how everything was.
Firstly, the room was missing a fridgerator. I understand it's my mistake that I did not look through the booking but I do not understand why. Secondly, in the bathroom there was a spare toilet paper which was dirty.
Then when I went for a shower I saw that there is no shampoo, only shower gel, hand wash?, and conditioner - dont' really understand why there was a hand wash in the shower. We checked others to see maybe the shampoo got switched but nope.
The room's max temperature is 23C, but for me and my friend it felt like 20C.
Lastly in the morning we wanted to make coffee and we saw that there was only one coffee package.
I am really sad that this has happened as like I said, me and my friend really love Your place but this visit got us a bit shocked.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Heikki Päätalo, Guest Services / Front Office at Valo Hotel & Work
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Maryonm2025, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely appreciate your loyalty and the fact that you and your friends have chosen us as your go-to place when visiting. It truly means a lot to us, which is why we are deeply sorry that your most recent stay did not meet the high standards you’ve come to expect from us. We understand your disappointment about the absence of a refrigerator in the room. While we no longer have minibars, we recognize this change may not align with everyone’s preferences. We’ll take your feedback into account as we review ways to better communicate this to our guests before arrival. We are also very concerned to hear about the issues you faced with the bathroom amenities and cleanliness. Please accept our sincerest apologies for the oversight with the spare toilet paper and the missing shampoo. These are not reflective of our usual standards, and we have already shared this with our housekeeping team to ensure such mistakes are not repeated. Regarding the room temperature, we understand how important comfort is, and we’re sorry that the temperature felt lower than expected. While the room's maximum is set to 23°C, we’ll investigate to ensure the system is functioning properly. As for the coffee, we always aim to provide enough for our guests, and I apologize that there was only one package in your room. I’ve raised this with our team to ensure it’s corrected moving forward. We deeply regret that your experience left you and your friend feeling disappointed. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we truly hope you’ll give us another opportunity to restore your trust and provide the exceptional stay you’re used to. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly before your next visit, as we would love to ensure everything is perfect for you. Happy New Year 2025 and warm welcome back to Helsinki and VALO! Kind regards, Heikki Päätalo VALO Experience Manager & Head Concierge VALO Hotel & Work
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Anke B wrote a review May 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Outstanding roof terrace with sauna, pool and bar. The selection at the bar could be a bit more and the prices are not cheap but as the spa is included in the price, and it is not obligatory to buy anything, fair enough.
The room was a fair size and had everything needed, first hotel shower ever that doesn't flood the whole bathroom when used!
Everything is clean, breakfast buffet is fantastic and work areas, restaurant and bar are available. Personnel are nice and helpful.
The hotel is well connected to city center, airport and everywhere else whilst avoiding costing downtown Helsinki prices.
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Date of stay: May 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Bring your bathrobe and shoes
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Response from Heikki Päätalo, Guest Services / Front Office at Valo Hotel & Work
Responded May 8, 2024
Dear P8101NTankeb , Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for your kind words about VALO Hotel & Work. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that you had such a great experience. Lovely to hear that you liked our unique rooftop Wellness area, which is the most wonderful rooftop sauna in Helsinki. It is heartening to know that you found our service to be helpful & friendly. Thank you also for your kind word about our cleanliness and breakfast. TIP: Book next time one of our Comfort (17m²) or Deluxe (27m²) rooms to get a bigger and more comfortable room, bathrobe & slippers is also included in those upper category rooms. Once again, thank you for choosing VALO Hotel & Work. We are looking forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit. Please follow us also on social media: #valohotelwork @valohotelwork Kind regards, Heikki Päätalo VALO Experience Manager & Head Concierge VALO Hotel & Work
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Marcello Taylor wrote a review Jul 2024
Dublin, Ireland
1.0 of 5 bubbles
The building looks good, the lobby has a vibrant atmosphere with a modern design. You can check in prior to arrival and collect your keys at the automated kiosks around the lobby so you can skip the queue, but that is all really. Rooms are tiny, one can say “you cannot swing a cat in it”. To be honest, this is not a hotel room but rather a student accommodation. Once myself and my partner arrived to the room with 4 pieces of luggage we instantly realised it would be impossible to move around as there was no space whatsoever. I had to review my booking to make sure I had chosen the correct room type as I could not believe how small it was. For my surprise when reviewing my booking I realised that the price had gone down significantly, I didn’t expect them to match the prices since I had booked via a third part website but thought perhaps they would be sympathetic to my situation and give me a larger room. So I decided to speak with someone at the front desk, who offered a larger room but only if I paid for an upgrade even though I had explained about the prices online being cheaper than what I had paid for. I checked once again on Booking.com and noticed that the room they were offering me was much cheaper online and I was flabbergasted that they had the guts to ask me for more money. So I declined the offer at that moment. Next day I went back to the front desk and was met by one of the duty managers, said the whole story again in the hopes that this time they would show some consideration towards my situation. Guess what? Again, I was offered to upgrade my room but only if I paid the difference. No need to say how disappointed I was at this stage. So I checked online once again and noticed that other hotels located in the city centre which is a much better place to stay were selling rooms with a cheaper rate. I asked if I could cancel my last two nights and anticipate my check out. Not surprised to say that the duty manager reply was: you may check with Booking.com if they accept your cancellation that would be fine. Honestly, would you rather let the guest cancel two nights at your hotel, leave and never return over a room upgrade? Clearly customer service is not the focus in this place. Anyhow, again I did not expect the hotel to match the prices, but it was the principle of the situation. I only needed a larger room which the price was in fact cheaper than the standard room I had originally booked. Moral of the story, I will never book this place again. Rather stay in the city centre where they have real hotel rooms.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Away from city centre. You would need to take the bus or train. Rooms are too small.
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Response from Heikki Päätalo, Guest Services / Front Office at Valo Hotel & Work
Responded Jul 8, 2024
Dear Marcello T, Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your stay. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us improve our services and facilities. We understand that the room size you booked did not meet your expectations and that this impacted your overall experience. Our Smart rooms are ecological and compact 12m² rooms. We regret that this was not adequately conveyed at the time of your booking at the third party online travel agent. Our guests can also book one of our Comfort (17m²) or Deluxe (27m²) rooms to get a bigger and more comfortable room, bathrobe & slippers is also included in those upper category rooms. Regarding the price discrepancies you encountered, we apologize for any frustration this caused. Room rates can fluctuate based on availability and booking platforms, and we always strive to offer competitive pricing. We also understand your disappointment regarding the handling of your upgrade request. Our intention is to provide fair and transparent services to all our guests, and we are sorry if this was not reflected in your experience. We appreciate your feedback on the automated check-in process and the vibrant atmosphere of our lobby. We continually aim to enhance our services and your comments will help us make necessary improvements. Should you decide to give us another chance in the future, we would be happy to assist you in selecting a room that better suits your needs. We truly value your patronage and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more satisfactory stay. Have a nice and sunny summer time and welcome back to Helsinki! Warm regards, Heikki Päätalo VALO Experience Manager & Head Concierge VALO Hotel & Work
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LaJH wrote a review Dec 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My rating, five stars, is based on service. The hotel itself is worthy of three stars.
The reception is cheerful and knowledgeable.
The room is small and compact, the toilet/bath is meant for skinny people, especially the shower area.
The ventilation blew into the bed even though it was in the "off" position.
Bistro Elo's food is quite good, but not gourmet. The surface of the sirloin steak is fried until tough. The space itself is a bit cramped.
Elo's waiters are absolutely GREAT. They created a good feeling.
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Date of stay: December 2023
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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piccijesi wrote a review Sep 2024
Province of Ancona, Italy
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Back to Helsinki after the country's drip-shaped tour! Too bad we did not return to the Gran hotel Marina, but there was no availability!! Here we are far from the center in a busy neighborhood with buildings headquarters of multinational insurance banks... Heterogeneous environment of business people. Efficient yes, but customized. The lobby looks like a university lecture hall for conferences, the rooms, by contrast, are very small even if home automation abounds. Absurd: c is the complete board great for ironing and not a decent sink. C is a coffee shelf and lacks hygiene kit. Bed against the window. To get up, I'd jump on top. On the roof living a panoramic Jacuzzi, for a fee, overloaded with customers...
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Ed wrote a review Dec 2023
England, United Kingdom
1.0 of 5 bubbles
First impressions were great the lady on the front desk was very polite. She explained timings clearly.
The room was small. Very small, if we had realised it’d be that small we would have booked elsewhere.
We arrived at around 18:00 on a Thursday night, when we got into the room we noticed that the towels were rationed one towel each and nowhere to hang them to dry once used. There was a couple of receipts on the floor and the floor was dusty clearly from the guests before.
The pillows are more like cushions and you only get one each, I had to go down and ask for more. The hairdryer didn’t work, the air con doesn’t work properly we had it turned up to full power and couldn’t feel the breeze.
The breakfast in our eyes wasn’t good enough, certainly didn’t cater for international travellers, not one piece of bacon or pork sausage in sight.
I paid over €200 for a two night stay including breakfast. We decided to use the sauna for which we paid the € 20 each extra, fine with us. But then they charge you for a bath robe. They charge extra for a spare towel so then you have to use your already wet towel from your bedroom for the spa area , this is ridiculous. It’s such a money grabbing scheme and it’s not a good look for the hotel.
After asking for dinner recommendations they could only recommend the hotel restaurant.
Overall not a good choice for travellers who are there to visit Helsinki for a vacation by the time you’ve spent 100 euros a day in taxi Fares you may as well get a more expensive hotel in Central Helsinki. This place is more of a one night business trip stay.

Lastly there an iPad type device in the Room that you can’t turn off and is very concerning and the camera faces the room god know why they have it set that it’s always on, are we being watched?
My girlfriend and myself both shut it down but miraculously it turns itself back on again, Which suggests the hotel has access to its operating system and are spying on us.
We had to bury it in our Luggage under the bed because it lights up the room when we turned the lights out.
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Date of stay: December 2023
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Stay in the City
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Response from Heikki Päätalo, Guest Services / Front Office at Valo Hotel & Work
Responded Dec 13, 2023
Dear Odyssey63773158057, Thank you for your review and for your feedback. Thank you for choosing VALO for your visit at Helsinki. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused during your stay here with us. Whilst we continue to receive generally very positive feedback from our guests about our service, I am terribly sorry that on this occasion we failed to meet your expectations. However, we do not charge extra for spare towels. Bathrobes and slippers are only included in our Comfort and Deluxe room types. If you had stayed in our Smart room, these items are for an extra charge. I'm very sorry to hear about the problems you've experienced with the room tablet, it does sound that there was some maintenance problem with the device. The room tablet is meant for our guests to order room service, contact the reception, find information about the room and other services in the hotel and things to do / see around Helsinki area, certainly not to spy on our guests. However, I'm very happy to hear that you found the service in the front desk lovely! TIP: Book next time one of our Comfort (17m²) or Deluxe (27m²) rooms to get more bigger and more comfortable room, bathrobe & slippers is also included to those upper category rooms. Wishing you a lovely December and happy holiday season! Sincerely, Heikki Päätalo VALO Experience Manager & Head Concierge VALO Hotel & Work
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Lee wrote a tip Dec 2024
Swindon, United Kingdom1,133 contribution221 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"It’s 15km from Helsinki international airport and Uber cost us €21.30 and took 20 mins."
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Alex T wrote a tip Dec 2024
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"You can leave car for two hours for free on the street (and add time again and again for more hours)."
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Noora L wrote a tip Nov 2024
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"The location is a bit off-center, but the public transport goes near the hotel. "
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Teppo wrote a tip Nov 2024
Helsinki, Finland29 contributions7 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"You can easily get to the city center by tram. The rooftop sauna has great views during the day and especially in the evening."
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Siru H. wrote a tip Oct 2024
Kouvola, Finland18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The spa is quite small and not really family friendly. For couples the place was nice."
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C$115 - C$165 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
FinlandUusimaaHelsinki
NUMBER OF ROOMS
422
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Frequently Asked Questions about Valo Hotel & Work
Which popular attractions are close to Valo Hotel & Work?
Nearby attractions include Bar Munkkis (1.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Valo Hotel & Work?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, a rooftop bar, and free wifi.
Which room amenities are available at Valo Hotel & Work?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Valo Hotel & Work?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Valo Hotel & Work?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid public parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Valo Hotel & Work?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ravintola Tilkka, Restaurant Lumbini Munkkiniemi, and Ravintola Rara.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Valo Hotel & Work?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Valo Hotel & Work?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Valo Hotel & Work?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Valo Hotel & Work offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Valo Hotel & Work?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Finnish.
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