Hilton Helsinki Strand {FIN}
Dec 20, 2006, 1:18 pm
#48
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Enjoy your stay. Helsinki is quite a city and I'm sure you will enjoy it, especially at that rate. If the Hilton is anywhere near as nice as the Scandic I stayed at earlier this year (and it is probably nicer), you are in for a treat.
Get out to one of the authentic Finnish restaurants and take the boat out to Suomenlinna.
Get out to one of the authentic Finnish restaurants and take the boat out to Suomenlinna.
Dec 23, 2006, 3:43 pm
#50
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Finland
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They treat Diamonds extremely well. If there is availability in clubfloor (7th), you will get upgrade. If you dont get one then according to new rules no acces to club.
But, there is hidden secret. If fully booked they can divide suites in two room. Bedroom and livingroom and provide bed both. You can ask such and then you get club access. Suite livingroom is quite fancy even bed is not very good, it is one of those premium rollaways.
regards TV
But, there is hidden secret. If fully booked they can divide suites in two room. Bedroom and livingroom and provide bed both. You can ask such and then you get club access. Suite livingroom is quite fancy even bed is not very good, it is one of those premium rollaways.
regards TV
Dec 23, 2006, 3:57 pm
#52
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Of course, in European date style (really, the "rest of the world" style.) In the US that would likely be read as May 1 - July 1 2007, and I will bet it will be more then. 
HEL in brisk early January... brrrracing!
Admittedly, €23.75 is brilliant.^
HEL in brisk early January... brrrracing! Admittedly, €23.75 is brilliant.^
Dec 23, 2006, 8:06 pm
#53
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Dec 24, 2006, 3:34 am
#55
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).Well, I´ve been to Finland once in December - it wasn´t that cold, so I still have hope for January
Dec 24, 2006, 12:42 pm
#56
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Agree that they treat Diamonds extremely well. And also Golds are treated pretty good. Pity that lounge access is no longer guaranteed. Hors d'oeuvres between 6 and 8. Free booze and snacks until 10. Breakfast is ok in the lounge but of course much better downstairs. There is not much to see in the area, but you can walk to the Esplanadi or to the Suomenlinna ferry in about 10 to 15 minutes or alternatively take the tram. This time of the year I think the only restaurant that is open in Suomenlinna is the brewery restaurant by the harbor.
Mar 22, 2007, 11:03 am
#57
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Finland
Programs: Honors Gold, Marriott Gold
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No lounge access for diamonds
Hilton Helsinki Strand used to be my favourite hotel in Helsinki. As I a Hilton HHonors Diamond VIP I used to get access to the Clubroom at the Executive floor even if my room category was not upgraded to executive level.
In February 2006 they changed their lounge access policy. Diamond VIP means nothing for Strand. They allow only guests staying in executive rooms to access the Clubroom. This is extremely annoying.
As a Diamond VIP I sometimes get upgrade, but usually they say "We are sorry, our hotel is fully booked" or "the executive floor is fully booked". They do offer a small bottle of wine, but I am not happy with it. I want access the lounge. In Hilton Hotels in another countries I can do it, but not in Strand.
There are only 31 executive rooms. Once there were executive rooms available according to their internet site but they still did not upgrade me. All I got was a "business class" room at the 6th floor without access to the lounge. I do not consider this an upgrade.
The Clubroom has always been the main reason to stay in Strand. Now I prefer Crowne Plaza (which has a lounge for executive guests) and Kämp.
In February 2006 they changed their lounge access policy. Diamond VIP means nothing for Strand. They allow only guests staying in executive rooms to access the Clubroom. This is extremely annoying.
As a Diamond VIP I sometimes get upgrade, but usually they say "We are sorry, our hotel is fully booked" or "the executive floor is fully booked". They do offer a small bottle of wine, but I am not happy with it. I want access the lounge. In Hilton Hotels in another countries I can do it, but not in Strand.
There are only 31 executive rooms. Once there were executive rooms available according to their internet site but they still did not upgrade me. All I got was a "business class" room at the 6th floor without access to the lounge. I do not consider this an upgrade.
The Clubroom has always been the main reason to stay in Strand. Now I prefer Crowne Plaza (which has a lounge for executive guests) and Kämp.
Mar 22, 2007, 11:18 am
#58
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There are only 31 executive rooms. Once there were executive rooms available according to their internet site but they still did not upgrade me. All I got was a "business class" room at the 6th floor without access to the lounge. I do not consider this an upgrade.
The Clubroom has always been the main reason to stay in Strand. Now I prefer Crowne Plaza (which has a lounge for executive guests) and Kämp.
The Clubroom has always been the main reason to stay in Strand. Now I prefer Crowne Plaza (which has a lounge for executive guests) and Kämp.
I have never stayed at the Kamp but I am not big fan of the CP. I was there couple of weeks ago and their rooms are really small. The lounge is OK but the spread was disappointing.
Mar 23, 2007, 3:02 am
#59
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Hilton Helsinki Strand used to be my favourite hotel in Helsinki. As I a Hilton HHonors Diamond VIP I used to get access to the Clubroom at the Executive floor even if my room category was not upgraded to executive level.
In February 2006 they changed their lounge access policy. Diamond VIP means nothing for Strand. They allow only guests staying in executive rooms to access the Clubroom. This is extremely annoying.
As a Diamond VIP I sometimes get upgrade, but usually they say "We are sorry, our hotel is fully booked" or "the executive floor is fully booked". They do offer a small bottle of wine, but I am not happy with it. I want access the lounge. In Hilton Hotels in another countries I can do it, but not in Strand.
There are only 31 executive rooms. Once there were executive rooms available according to their internet site but they still did not upgrade me. All I got was a "business class" room at the 6th floor without access to the lounge. I do not consider this an upgrade.
The Clubroom has always been the main reason to stay in Strand. Now I prefer Crowne Plaza (which has a lounge for executive guests) and Kämp.
In February 2006 they changed their lounge access policy. Diamond VIP means nothing for Strand. They allow only guests staying in executive rooms to access the Clubroom. This is extremely annoying.
As a Diamond VIP I sometimes get upgrade, but usually they say "We are sorry, our hotel is fully booked" or "the executive floor is fully booked". They do offer a small bottle of wine, but I am not happy with it. I want access the lounge. In Hilton Hotels in another countries I can do it, but not in Strand.
There are only 31 executive rooms. Once there were executive rooms available according to their internet site but they still did not upgrade me. All I got was a "business class" room at the 6th floor without access to the lounge. I do not consider this an upgrade.
The Clubroom has always been the main reason to stay in Strand. Now I prefer Crowne Plaza (which has a lounge for executive guests) and Kämp.
Mar 23, 2007, 7:22 am
#60
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Finland
Programs: Hhonors Diamond, PC Plat
Posts: 46
I have good experience. I´m returning guest and have been upgraded every single time been there.
I like staff there a lot and feel that they are ready to do everything to make your stay nice.
As a flyertalk hint: If exec is full, you can ask suite bedroom. Funny but true, in suite bedroom you get lounge access.
In case they are not able to upgrade, Scandic Continental is not bad option (as long they are in same program...), they have nice superior rooms and you get 17 euros voucher for restaurant as a diamond, besides -25% off all prices.
Regards
TV
I like staff there a lot and feel that they are ready to do everything to make your stay nice.
As a flyertalk hint: If exec is full, you can ask suite bedroom. Funny but true, in suite bedroom you get lounge access.
In case they are not able to upgrade, Scandic Continental is not bad option (as long they are in same program...), they have nice superior rooms and you get 17 euros voucher for restaurant as a diamond, besides -25% off all prices.
Regards
TV