Sokos

Hotel Helsinki, a neoclassical gem designed by architect Pauli E. Blomstedt, has been a cornerstone of Helsinki’s buzzing city scene since its construction in 1930. The eight-story grand hotel, complete with showy entrance halls, dining rooms, and lounges, was the first of its kind in Finland. In the early 1970s, the building became renowned as the home of the legendary Helsinki Club. The beloved “Hesari” served in the hotel building for a noteworthy 40 years.  Riikka Kantinkoski After various changes over the years, it was time for the hotel to receive a facelift worthy of its history, aesthetics, and status as a legend among hotels. Design Office KOKO3 took on the challenge of transforming the hotel back to it... More