Hilton Helsinki Airport {FIN}
Sep 11, 2011, 10:29 pm
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The access is as per hhonors rules and your keycard won't take you to the exec floor. It's been a while since I've been on a normal floor here though. If my flight arrives after 11 pm and I leave after breakfast, then it is ok anyway as the lounge closes at 11. One time I arrived earlier and realized I was on a nomal floor. I really wanted lounge access so I called down and they moved me to the exec floor! ^
Sep 12, 2011, 7:26 am
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Recently I had a co-worker traveling with me and he was given EL access as a Gold with no upgrade to executive floor. It probably depends on how crowded they are.
Nov 22, 2011, 8:10 pm
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This is among the top 5 "best airport hotels" worldwide, IMHO. The breakfast spread was impressive. Other airport properties I like are Sheraton MXP, SkyCity (Marriott) HKG, Hilton MAD. All are modern in style and relatively new.
Nov 23, 2011, 2:36 am
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missed the breakfast as I was on a 6 AM to AMS (connecting to SEA and ANC- loong day) but was a nice property. Upgraded to Lounge floor but checked in too late to use- wandered around the city instead. Room was very homey and quiet, was a nice 3 hour nap...
Originally Posted by allset2travel
This is among the top 5 "best airport hotels" worldwide, IMHO. The breakfast spread was impressive. Other airport properties I like are Sheraton MXP, SkyCity (Marriott) HKG, Hilton MAD. All are modern in style and relatively new.
missed the breakfast as I was on a 6 AM to AMS (connecting to SEA and ANC- loong day) but was a nice property. Upgraded to Lounge floor but checked in too late to use- wandered around the city instead. Room was very homey and quiet, was a nice 3 hour nap...
Nov 23, 2011, 3:20 am
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Agree! Stayed there again last week and was upgraded and given my fav room - 502. Corner room with a nice sauna in the room. The staff are always outstanding.
Nov 27, 2011, 2:27 am
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Does every room have a sauna? Perhaps I was too tired too tired to see it.
Originally Posted by DaChief
Agree! Stayed there again last week and was upgraded and given my fav room - 502. Corner room with a nice sauna in the room. The staff are always outstanding.
Nov 27, 2011, 2:44 am
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Nov 27, 2011, 3:17 am
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Feb 24, 2012, 12:29 pm
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but today I got (at last) upgrade to the corner room 330 with sauna. Just out of it
Feb 24, 2012, 12:47 pm
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I have to say, for all those raving about the breakfast in this place, I find their scrambled eggs terrible. Runny scrambled edges made from water and some powder stuff, that is not what I expect from a Hilton. Otherwise a good breakfast buffet in the restaurant.
Feb 24, 2012, 3:58 pm
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And stressing all day, first choice of flights cancelled, this was the way to close the day!
Feb 24, 2012, 4:07 pm
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The other thing bad about the breakfast at Hilton HEL is their bacon. Baked in the oven without anyone turning around the contents to make them fry equally, you get slices of bacon almost petrified black in one end, uncooked in the other.
In all other aspects, a great breakfast buffet.
Feb 25, 2012, 12:12 am
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Happy to correct on previous report. Returning after breakfast, I'm happy to report that the complaints of others and myself has resulted in some noteworthy improvements:
The scrambled eggs had a creamier consistence, although still seems to be made of the usual egg-mix. The oven baking is obviously monitored, and a fork or spoon to stir up some creaminess.
The bacon is still oven-baked, but obviously changed to hot-air oven and monitored. No petrified parts, also no uncooked.
The scrambled eggs had a creamier consistence, although still seems to be made of the usual egg-mix. The oven baking is obviously monitored, and a fork or spoon to stir up some creaminess.
The bacon is still oven-baked, but obviously changed to hot-air oven and monitored. No petrified parts, also no uncooked.
May 2, 2013, 9:33 am
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Are Diamonds usually upgraded to rooms with a sauna? Is it possible to check in early here if the rooms are available?