Name: Pilot Express Airport Hotel
Address: Veromäentie 1, Aviapolis, Vantaa, Finland, Helsinki (and vicinity), Greater Helsinki, FI
Price range: $69–$137 per night
Rating: 8.63

What guests think

Across many recent reviews, travellers describe Pilot Airport Hotel as a practical, clean stopover near Helsinki Airport, with an excellent, very early breakfast, a free shuttle when operating, and small, simple rooms suited to short stays.

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, and several guests highlight smooth check-in and prompt assistance. Common downsides include compact room layouts, lack of air conditioning leading to warm nights, and airport shuttle hours that do not cover all daytime periods. Overall, it suits short, no-frills stays before or after flights.

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Facilities

Free airport shuttle is widely praised for convenience, though multiple reviews note limited operating hours at certain times of day and on some days. On-site sauna and a restaurant are appreciated, and parking is available.

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Doreen

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Kleines Zimmer, keine Nachttische, bequemes Bett, Badzimmer nach dem duschen völlig nass. Sehr gutes Frühstück und sehr hilfsbereites freundliches Personal. Kostenlose Parkplätze, aber sehr schwer zu bekommen. Nach 20 Uhr fast kein Parkplatz zu bekommen.

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Erin

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable room; nothing fancy in terms of my room, but perfect for an overnight close to the airport. Bed was very comfortable. Sauna was nice. The food was absolutely wonderful, as was the service (dinner); I can't comment on breakfast, but the coffee was good. Airport shuttle was on time and reasonably efficient. Would have preferred separate sauna rather than men'/women's hours for the one, but not the end of the world. Overall, was pleased with the stay.

10

Marijke

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, great breakfast and nice sauna. Would stay again!

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kaori

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Airport and hotel transfers were very helpful.

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TOROLF

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent for getting a warm bed close at the airport, easy in and out without any fuss. FOC airport transfers worked well even at the strangest hours. Room was small but modern and very clean. Breakfast started at ~3am! I will stay any time again as long as the price remains reasonable. (There would be room for more TV channels).

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HIroyuki

Jan 31, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

清潔でこじんまり、空港からのシャトルあり（午後１５：１５以降　30分間隔）ホテルからの空港もまえもって　予約すればOK　系列にSKYLINEホテルもあります。

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Paula

Nov 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Das Hotel ist gut für eine Nacht. Wir hatten uns extra das Comfort Zimmer gebucht, da wir gelesen hatten, dass die normalen Zimmer sehr klein sind. Unser Zimmer war von der Größe optimal. Wir haben nur 2 Kritikpunkte. Zum einen hatte unser Zimmer nur Fenster ganz oben so, dass man nicht rausgucken kann. Man hat sich ein bisschen wie im Gefängnis gefühlt. Dazu sind die Shuttlezeiten super unflexibel hätten wir diese vorher gewusst, hätten wir uns für ein anderes Hotel entschieden.

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Jayakanthan

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything is excellent except the airport shuttle, it doesn't work during day time. Only night time limited shuttles available

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Jonna Helena

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bra hotell, noen km fra flyplassen. Stille og koselig. Flott service, rent lite rom med enkelt bad. Ble dog litt skuffet da jeg visste at flyplasstransport var inkludert, men det er bare fram til kl 9 på morgenen og etter kl 15.

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Genevieve

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

C'est un hotel confortable still business hotel japonais. Les chambres sont confortables mais petites. Ce que je prefere est la navette qui va a l'aeroport jusqu'a 1:30 du matin et commence tot aussi. La réception est ouverte la nuit. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et il y a beaucoup de choix... Oeufs, bacon, fruits, legumes, yogourt naturel et aux fruits, cereales..

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently mention very clean rooms and well kept facilities, though a few guests reported isolated housekeeping misses.

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Joost

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean proper

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Wolfgang

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was clean & price was good! Friendly & good service! Lined it!

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Sara

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I found a huge clump of hair in the shower that had not been cleaned from a previous tenant. It made me question the overall cleanliness of the hotel.

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William

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean and comfortable hotel near the airport. Great facility with a good breakfast and really convenient transportation to and from the airport

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Clifford

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

We were in Helsinki for one week. The Pilot Hotel was very near and convenient to the airport. The staff were very personable and took care of our every request. The facilities were in excellent condition and very clean. Each morning the breakfast bar was hot and held a vast selection of foods. .

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Juhani

Dec 11, 2023

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Clean property, nice breakfast.

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mahesh

Dec 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nicest part was early morning breakfast and shuttle to the airport. Room wasn't clean, had chips on the floor. The ice on the property was way too slippery to reach the entrance.

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Martha

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It had a full dinner menu and a lovely breakfast. Margit at front desk was excellent. Clean room. No amenities except liquid soap which is typical in this area.

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Alexei

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is very clean and comfortable for a short stay. The staff is polite and speaks excellent English.

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Andrei

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean rooms. Excellent breakfast that was included in the room price. No additional fees. Reasonable proximity to the airport and a relatively low cost. I will stay in this hotel again.

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Rooms

Rooms are consistently small but functional, with comfortable beds suited to short stays. Many note the lack of air conditioning leading to warm nights and compact bathrooms that can get wet when showering; some found the environment quiet.

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Daniel

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet hotel close to the airport. Great breakfast and free airport shuttle in the morning. Jerry was super-friendly and helpful. It's not often I review and recommend a hotel, but this is an excellent value for the price!

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michael

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are unbelievably small. Cant put suitcases anywhere and the rooms are incredibly stuffy. There are windows but they barely open but if you have to close the curtains there goes the fresh air. Then, the fan in the room was all broken and make horrible sound's. The bathroom you can’t barely turn around in and then the shower makes the whole bathroom wet so you have to use your towels to dry it all off or you’ll have wet socks rest of stay. Only good thing about the hotel was the staff; the ladies at the front were lovely. Save money and go over to the Holiday inn, it was cheaper and nicer.

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Sascha

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Frühstück war sehr gut und lecker. Die Zimmer sind dagegen viel zu klein und warm, ohne offenes Fenster geht gar nichts. Für eine Nacht in Ordnung mehr aber nicht. Dafür etwas zu teuer.

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Frank

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is no A/C. Tiny room

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Melody

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Jumbo mall a ten minute walk away. Nice breakfast. Small rooms but efficient and adequate. Airport shuttle is great.

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Bruce

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ugh. No air. There is zero ventilation. If you open the one tiny window and leave the curtain open it is day light all night. So close the curtain and no air

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Kelly

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

There was only 175 ft.² making it very tight in the room, including the tiny desk less than an inch away from the bed, one time moving at night, made it very easy for me to bang my head on the corner. The other side of the bed only had 10 inches from bed to wall. Same with the foot end of the bed. Very little space to put luggage. The bathroom was about the best part of the room.

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Tariq

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked a double bed and Room was so compact that it is hard to walk (the room we had). Shower is terrible with half glass door, if you are not careful, water will spill all over the tiny bathroom, so make sure to keep one or two towels on the floor before you take bath. Breakfast is limited, airport shuttle is available but last shuttle leave from the hotel at 8.55 in the morning and you have to inform the hotel in advance if the ride. Shuttle pick up at the airport, driver did not stop at the designated #42 Bus stop / platform she was by passing us, we had to stop her to get in to the shuttle. This place is only good for short over night lay over, otherwise look for other options around if you want to stay longer.

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Genevieve

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

C'est un hotel confortable still business hotel japonais. Les chambres sont confortables mais petites. Ce que je prefere est la navette qui va a l'aeroport jusqu'a 1:30 du matin et commence tot aussi. La réception est ouverte la nuit. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et il y a beaucoup de choix... Oeufs, bacon, fruits, legumes, yogourt naturel et aux fruits, cereales..

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Joseph

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great. Clean. No AC though and the room was too warm in September

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and efficient, with staff going out of their way for guests. A few reports cite a missed wake-up call, an unwelcoming check-in, and unhelpful management.

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Sandra

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I would've given 5 stars if there was air conditioning. There was a small desk fan only, so made for a hot night. Check-in staff were rude and didn't acknowledge us when we were standing at the desk. Check-out staff were lovely and friendly. Buffet b'fast was amazing!

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Ken

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super staff.

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Stein-Arne

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I ordered wakeup call 05.00 am in the morning,because i had two flight to catch on my way from Finland. But no reception call in the morning. Lucky for me,i wake up 05.15 for a pee,so i hurry to the airport and reach my first flight from Finland. I told the reception what happen if dont wake up? and loose my both flights?? Pilot Airport Hotel will then have to by me new tickets,and that will have cost them a lot of euro. But i have heard nothing from them. At least the should give me a refund for that night. I am very disappointed.

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Maria

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Var här efter ett jobb i Helsingfors. Alla som jobbade här var väldigt trevliga. Fixade en tidigare transfer till flygplatsen när jag bad om det och bjöd på kaffe

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Mahmudul

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight staff and breakfast team very nice and friendly. However the management is not at all user friendly. I had a problem which I tried to have the hotel and senior management team (Eva/Johannes/Petteri) address. They were not at all helpful. Once you pay, they could care less any issues you have. It’s pretty much take your money and run even though services not rendered. I travel 6-8 times a year and this was not at all a pleasant experience with a hotel management team. I would think twice before staying here!

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penny

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

shuttle service was very helpful availability of a restaurant was a plus the staff were extremely accommodating room was basic but clean and comfortable would definitely book again

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Gary

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is very helpful and friendly.

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Corinna

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a last minute booking because my flight got cancelled. Friendly service, fast check in and airport transfer the next day after a good breakfast

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Dennis

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was skeptical at first, but this hotel turned out to be perfect for our overnight stay. Free airport shuttle, surprisingly good breakfast, and a clean, comfy (though small) room. I had a late-night Caesar salad from the restaurant that was delicious. The location is great too just a 15-minute walk to the Jumbo mall. Best of all, when I forgot my phone at the lobby, the staff made sure it reached me at the airport right away. Excellent service!

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Marco

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tolles Hotel und sehr saubere Zimmer! Die Personen (Empfang) sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit! Die Zimmergröße war klein. Fabelhaftes Frühstück! :-) Kiitos! :-)

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Location

Close to Helsinki Airport with free shuttle, and within walking distance of Jumbo/Flamingo shopping and public transport; several guests also found the area quiet. Some note the industrial/residential setting and distance from broader amenities.

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Ahmadhon

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located within 10-minute walk from Jumbo Shopping center with free airport shuttle this was one of the most convenient hotel experiences in over 20 years of hotel hopping.

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Hilary

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Pilot Hotel is as described an airport hotel. It has a convenient shuttle bus to and from the airport which was my main reason for booking there. I had not expected it to be in such a residential area quite far from any amenities when there are other hotels near the airport which are better placed for these. The room was on the small side but breakfast was good and varied.

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Tracey

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The convenience and location were close to airport.

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William

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean and comfortable hotel near the airport. Great facility with a good breakfast and really convenient transportation to and from the airport

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John

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Industrial neighborhood. Unattractive.

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Rebecca

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to airport and shopping centre

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Melody

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Jumbo mall a ten minute walk away. Nice breakfast. Small rooms but efficient and adequate. Airport shuttle is great.

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Tasha

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great property, good breakfast: walking distance to Jumbo Mall, quiet, walkable, green-space. Airport shuttle. Was a bit dismayed at having to fill out a check-in registry w pen and paper - info the hotel already had.

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Gregory

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Relatively close to the airport and within walking distance to a shopping centre. Staff were very helpful and spoke fluent English.

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Dennis

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was skeptical at first, but this hotel turned out to be perfect for our overnight stay. Free airport shuttle, surprisingly good breakfast, and a clean, comfy (though small) room. I had a late-night Caesar salad from the restaurant that was delicious. The location is great too just a 15-minute walk to the Jumbo mall. Best of all, when I forgot my phone at the lobby, the staff made sure it reached me at the airport right away. Excellent service!

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Dining

Breakfast earns strong praise for quality, variety, and very early start times. The on-site restaurant is repeatedly described as good to excellent for dinner.

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Rebecca

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Within walking distance to shopping centre. Close to public transport. Hotel shuttle available, restaurant onsite. Lovely staff, room was a good size. Dinner at the restaurant was veey nice, good variety. I would absolutely recommend staying here.

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Leanne

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are small and cosy with everything you need for a stopover but the best thing was the restaurant and staff. The food was AMAZING!! Genuinely the best we had in our week long stay in Finland. The staff at reception and the waiter in the restaurant were outstanding and a credit to the hotel.

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Kathy

Jan 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Free airport shuttle, wonderful buffet breakfast included and the best salmon dinner that we have eaten in the hotel dining room. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

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Tanja

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast included

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Jaana

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great overall experience. Easy transfer to and from airport, comfortable beds and wonderful breakfast.

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Kevin

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in Finland for geocaching. The hotel service was great as was all the staff we met. Breakfast was good except for the coffee. Very weak! We ate dinner one evening and had very good food and fantastic service.

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Willem

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small room, but comfy bed. Breakfast started at 3:30 am or so, which is great if you need the 4:25 free shuttle to the airport.

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Dennis

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was skeptical at first, but this hotel turned out to be perfect for our overnight stay. Free airport shuttle, surprisingly good breakfast, and a clean, comfy (though small) room. I had a late-night Caesar salad from the restaurant that was delicious. The location is great too just a 15-minute walk to the Jumbo mall. Best of all, when I forgot my phone at the lobby, the staff made sure it reached me at the airport right away. Excellent service!

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Genevieve

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

C'est un hotel confortable still business hotel japonais. Les chambres sont confortables mais petites. Ce que je prefere est la navette qui va a l'aeroport jusqu'a 1:30 du matin et commence tot aussi. La réception est ouverte la nuit. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et il y a beaucoup de choix... Oeufs, bacon, fruits, legumes, yogourt naturel et aux fruits, cereales..

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Alma

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Breakfast is very good and open very early. The shuttle is accurate in time.

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Month	Average price
January	$90
February	$87
March	$87
April	$92
May	$86
June	$78
July	$62
August	$69
September	$95
October	$96
November	$99
December	$90

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $75	2 $78	3 $112
4 $120	5 $134	6 $135	7 $135	8 $137	9 $117	10 $122
11 $112	12 $78	13 $79	14 $78	15 $79	16 $72	17 $72
18 $69	19 $78	20 $76	21 $79	22 $78	23 $70	24 $70
25 $69	26 $76	27 $79	28 $79	29 $76	30 $72	31 $73

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $111
20 $87	21 $108	22 $108	23 $109	24 $106	25 $89	26 $74
27 $83	28 $79	29 $89	30 $90