NH Collection’s debut in Finland continues a proud legacy of legendary hospitality

22.05.2024 - 12:05 / traveldailynews.com / Art Nouveau / Vicky Karantzavelou

Located in a historic property in the heart of the Finnish capital, the new NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa offers a unique blend of rich heritage and modern hospitality.

The latest addition to the NH Collection portfolio, NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa officially opened its doors on 16 May 2024. The hotel represents the debut of the NH Collection brand in Finland and is the second in the Nordics following NH Collection Copenhagen in Denmark, which launched in 2021.

Restaurant Hansa Café Bar & Brasserie.

Providing a perfect setting for unforgettable experiences, NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa combines two historically significant heritage buildings: the Art Nouveau-style New Student House built in 1910, and Seurahuone, Helsinki‘s oldest continuously operated hotel. First established on the market square in 1833, Seurahuone moved to its current location in 1913. The building was designed with inspiration drawn from Europe’s finest hotels and it defined the standards for accommodation, culture, and Helsinki’s social life for decades. Now, after a careful renovation and a restoration that respects its history, the building continues its legendary legacy of hospitality as the first NH Collection hotel in Finland. While preserving the rich heritage of its surroundings, the NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa embraces the modern traveller’s penchant for sophistication and indulgence.

Hansa Café Bar Brasserie.

Nestled within the storied walls, 224 guest rooms and suites – including an opulent 160-square-metre presidential suite – offer guests comfort, convenience and modern luxury. In the heart of the city, the hotel is less than a three-minute walk from The Central Railway Station with trains to and from Helsinki Airport. And situated on one of the city’s busiest shopping streets, NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa is just a short walk from cultural attractions like art museums Amos Rex, Ateneum and Kiasma, as well as Helsinki’s finest restaurants.

A cornerstone of the NH Collection experience is a hotel’s culinary offerings, and here, classic French cuisine and sustainably sourced local ingredients converge in perfect harmony. A hotspot for locals and travellers, the Hansa Café Bar & Brasserie invites guests on a gastronomic journey through the flavours of the region.

For elevated drinks, Kupoli bar is located in the historic dome-shaped tower with a 360-degree view over the city. Here, an exquisite selection of meticulously curated concoctions will take the cocktail experience to new heights when the bar opens in August 2024.

The hotel’s exquisite spa preserves unique Finnish wellness traditions by translating age-old health treatments and rituals into modern experiences. The Finnish sauna,