Nordic hotel chains in Finland - Scandic, Choice, Sokoshotels
Aug 2, 2016, 3:56 am
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HI Tampere was ok. Nothing great but definitely worth the 5000 points. The staff was really nice.
The regular price was 140€ for two persons without breakfast (+17€ p.p.) for that night. Quite advanced pricing. But what can you expect in Finland?
The regular price was 140€ for two persons without breakfast (+17€ p.p.) for that night. Quite advanced pricing. But what can you expect in Finland?
Aug 3, 2016, 3:34 am
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Just noticed the soon to be opened Clarion Helsinki Airport - I think this is the first of the chain in Finland. (Actually the location is more Aviapolis than Airport 
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Aug 3, 2016, 6:06 am
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Actually, the clarion down town opens a week before the vanda one.
Anyway, wondering if airport hotel shuttle bus will service clarion.
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Nope, they suggest taking the train. Google earth isn't really up-to-date, but it looks like the aviapolis station is close to the hotel. However, the cost of the ride and the distance to train station from arrivals makes this inconvenient.
And Clarion announced prices is currently way above Hilton, so
Anyway, wondering if airport hotel shuttle bus will service clarion.
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Nope, they suggest taking the train. Google earth isn't really up-to-date, but it looks like the aviapolis station is close to the hotel. However, the cost of the ride and the distance to train station from arrivals makes this inconvenient.
And Clarion announced prices is currently way above Hilton, so
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Aug 4, 2016, 1:13 am
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Clarion downtown Helsinki is actually not really central downtown but close to where the ships to Tallinn leave and the big cruise ships dock. I passed the construction site and they advertise for a rooftop pool - like in Stockholm Sign. And it's not huge like so many Nordic capital Clarions.
Aug 5, 2016, 2:18 pm
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Clarion downtown Helsinki is actually not really central downtown but close to where the ships to Tallinn leave and the big cruise ships dock. I passed the construction site and they advertise for a rooftop pool - like in Stockholm Sign. And it's not huge like so many Nordic capital Clarions.
Aug 7, 2016, 5:22 am
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Nope, they suggest taking the train. Google earth isn't really up-to-date, but it looks like the aviapolis station is close to the hotel. However, the cost of the ride and the distance to train station from arrivals makes this inconvenient.
And Clarion announced prices is currently way above Hilton, so
And Clarion announced prices is currently way above Hilton, so
Aug 7, 2016, 5:36 am
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I can't see a northen station on the map, is it the odd building SW of the roundabout Mekaanikontie/Aviaboulevardi? The only station exit marked on google is at the crossing of Dickursbyvägen, and that is some 400m walk to the new Clarion.
Add the 500m walk inside T1 to get to the station and the optional 2,08€, this compares badly to the hotels that offers shuttle bus.
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Ah, by comparing buildings on google earth (shape and gear on the roof) I now see where the north exit is. It is right on the same plot as Clarion, isn't it? NE of roundabout Karhumäentie/Avaiboulevarid
Add the 500m walk inside T1 to get to the station and the optional 2,08€, this compares badly to the hotels that offers shuttle bus.
-- Addede
Ah, by comparing buildings on google earth (shape and gear on the roof) I now see where the north exit is. It is right on the same plot as Clarion, isn't it? NE of roundabout Karhumäentie/Avaiboulevarid
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Aug 7, 2016, 5:41 am
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BTW, just realised that the lazy ones can skip the walk even to Hilton. Grab the free parking shuttle bus 1 stop to P5 and you have saved 200 m walk!
(Posting the map here since Finnavia removed it from the site - some of the bus stops are quite useful for other things than getting to/from the parking areas)
(Posting the map here since Finnavia removed it from the site - some of the bus stops are quite useful for other things than getting to/from the parking areas)