Finland

Waldorf Astoria Helsinki

Waldorf Astoria Helsinki occupies restored 1885 buildings in Kruununhaka, a quiet, prestigious quarter near Helsinki Cathedral and Market Square. Rooms feel Nordic-sleek with a softly ceremonial hush. Expect a full-service spa and wellness centre, a well-equipped gym, and polished on-site dining. Vibe: discreet, elegant and relaxed, for easy city breaks. 9.4

Hotel Kamp

Hotel Kämp is Helsinki’s grand hotel classic on Pohjoisesplanadi, opposite Esplanadi Park and close to the harbour. Rooms are modern luxury, with fantastic attentive service. Dine in the revived À La Kämp, then settle into Kämp Bar for drinks. Amenities include Kämp Wellness treatments and a well-equipped gym. Vibe: serene, elegant, sociable. 9.6

Hotel St. George

Hotel St. George is Helsinki’s art-minded sanctuary beside Old Church Park in Kamppi, set within a historic building on Yrjönkatu. Rooms feel calm and carefully styled. Expect St. George Care spa with pool and saunas, a 24-hour gym, Wintergarden cocktails, and the bakery. Vibe: cultured, softly social. 9.4

RUNO Hotel Porvoo

RUNO Hotel Porvoo, a restored former bank on Rihkamakatu in Old Porvoo, feels like a design lover’s refuge among cobbled lanes. Rooms are luxurious and tactile. Book the Attic Sauna soundscape, spa treatments, and gym. Fantastic restaurant and bar. Vibe: modern luxe, intimate. 9.6

Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

Arctic TreeHouse Hotel perches on a wooded hill at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, close to SantaPark and the airport. Suites are cosy, nest-like, with panoramic windows for the northern light skies. Dine at Rakas Restaurant, get pampered at Syvä Wellness Nest treatments, and traditional Lappish sauna. Vibe: cosy, design-forward, and quietly magical in the winter darkness. 9.2

Santa Claus Holiday Village

Santa Claus Holiday Village sits on the Arctic Circle at Santa Claus Village, about 8 km from Rovaniemi. Stay in cosy cottages and suites with private saunas and kitchenettes. Expect good on-site restaurants and bars, plus winter activities. The vibe is winter wonderland, cheerful, family-friendly, and wonderfully festive, with easy airport access. 9.4

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