Nightly rates from $106
Rate based on Check-in: Mar 2, 2012 Check-out: Mar 5, 2012

Scandic Continental Helsinki

4 stars
Mannerheimintie 46, Helsinki, 00260
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
23 reviews
A good one to pick!!!!

The hotel was an excellent value when compared to other hotels in the area. We had prebooked an non... See full review

  • BandL
  • Aug 27, 2011
good location. great service.

good location. great service. good pricing See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Sep 26, 2010
Stylish retreat offers a historic locale across from Toolonlahti Bay

Friendly and stylish, the Scandic Continental Helsinki is packed with comfort, amenities and thoughtful services. Guests with children will appreciate the playroom filled with fun-filled and educational activities. The top-floor fitness center and indoor swimming pool provide stunning views. A hip hotel bar and an on-site restaurant offer enticing spaces to unwind over cuisine and cocktails. Scandic Continental Helsinki also offers a magnificent location across from the gorgeous Toolonlahti Bay.

Highlights
  • Top-floor fitness center, indoor pool and sauna with stunning city views
  • Stylish in-house bar with marble fireplace and big-screen TV
  • Across the street from historic Toolonlahti Bay
  • Free wireless Internet access
Location

Just outside the front doors of the Scandic Continental Helsinki, guests discover Helsinki's Toolonlahti Bay, known for its historic villas and magnificent scenery. And located only minutes away are premier dining, shopping and cultural attractions, including the Ateneum Art Museum, Senate Square and the National Museum.

Rooms

All 514 contemporary guest rooms at Scandic Continental feature attractive artwork, bright windows and cozy furnishings, including plush armchairs and bedding. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access and satellite TVs with on-demand movies.     

Features

Stunning city views provide an unforgettable backdrop at the Scandic Continental Helsinki top-floor swimming pool and state-of-the-art Imperial Health Club. Fitness services also include a spa, sauna, solarium and massage services (fees apply).


Guests also enjoy complimentary wireless Internet access, 24-hour room service and on-site parking (fees apply).  The Scandic Continental Helsinki knowledgeable, multilingual staff is on hand to assist with business, travel and hospitality arrangements.

Dining

Start the day with a complimentary breakfast buffet. The sleek and contemporary Restaurant Lastu serves up a delicious, seasonal a la carte menu consisting of international favorites. The Bar Continents, with its marble fireplace, big-screen TV and cosmopolitan vibe, is an ideal venue for relaxing with cocktails and conversation.

Transportation
  • Central Railway Station (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
  • Helsinki International Airport (12 mi/19.5 km)
Attractions
  • Toolonlahti Bay (Adjacent)
  • National Museum of Finland (0.3 mi/0.6 km)
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (0.7 mi/1.2 km)
  • Sea Life Helsinki (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
  • Cathedral of Helsinki (1.8 mi/2.9 km)
  • Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral (1.8 mi/2.9 km)
  • Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
Business
  • Business center
  • 14 meeting and event rooms
  • Free wireless Internet access

Hotel Map

Mannerheimintie 46, Helsinki, 00260

Area description
City

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • City Center
  • Exercise Gym
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Indoor Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • Lounge
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Sauna
  • Telephone
  • Wake-up Service

Dining

Bar Continental
Enjoy bar snacks and meals from the menu at this cosy Helsinki bar. The marble fireplace warms the Scandic Continental hotel, as guests relax beneath mahogany d�cor.
Restaurant
Modern Scandinavian flavors welcomes the guests at the restaurant Lastu. Light and space dominate in this contemporary restaurant, where locals and guests of the hotel enjoy Scandinavian quisine. Our � la carte menu changes to reflect the seasons.
Room Service
Special Room Service � la Carte menu in hotel room. Service charge 8.50. Room Service breakfast available during breakfast hours, service charge 14.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
2:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (23)

Ratings and reviews for Scandic Continental Helsinki

Overall score

4.1 / 5
23 out of 23
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.4
Location:
4.2
Value:
4

91% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
BandL
Newport Beach, CA, USA
Aug 27, 2011

A good one to pick!!!!

The hotel was an excellent value when compared to other hotels in the area. We had prebooked an non cancelable room. The hotel is about a 10 minute walk from the center of the city. The hotel is very large and has all the amenities; king bed, coffee maker in room, separate bath and shower, refrig, and a great full gym, finnish bath(sauna) and a swimming pool. It would have been good to have known that the Finnair Bus goes directly from the airport to a stop right in front of the hotel. It cost 6.20 euros. We would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

We used the Stockmann Department Store deli and market in the basement for great sandwiches and other prepared foods which we usually ate in different parks in the area. There is a park right across the street from the store too.

Review of Scandic Continental Helsinki

Reviewer score

3
The Professor
Toledo, OH
May 12, 2011

Tired but convenient

The rooms are somewhat old and tired and the bathroom layout could be better. Beds are a little firm for my taste. However, the staff is excellent, the included breakfast buffet has a broad selection, the sauna is a nice added amenity, and the location is very convenient (although not in the city center, it is a 3 minute tram ride away; easy walk to Opera, national museum and Sibelius monument; the Finnair airport bus also stops just outside the hotel). There are also at least three very good restaurants within 2 blocks.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Get a Helsinki card if you go to museums; if not get the travel passes (for all trams, buses and boats)

Review of Scandic Continental Helsinki

Reviewer score

4
ss13bg
Business
Poland
Apr 12, 2011

Good for the money

Good deal for the price

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Scandic Continental Helsinki

Reviewer score

3
Bulldog
Business
Portland, Oregon
Oct 9, 2010

OK Cheap but tired

The staff are good. The whole hotel is tired. I believe they are about to start an upgrade process.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Kok Thai is a pretty decent resterasunt and is a short walk.

Review of Scandic Continental Helsinki

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Sep 26, 2010

good location. great service.

good location. great service. good pricing

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Scandic Continental Helsinki

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Sep 13, 2010

In general it was a nice stay.

In general it was a nice stay. The services were good, staffs were helpful and competent, and we especially enjoyed the large breakfast offer. Hotel was equipped with sauna and swimming pool, but do not expect to swim in it, it is quite small. The location was about 15 minutes by walk from city centre and the Finnair airport bus stops right next to it so that was another plus; cleanness was good, internet was available free of charge which came in handy. Over all we were satisfied with the price/quality ratio. However, I need to point out that the hotel is quite old and its rooms, lobby halls, carpets, and etc. were somewhat shabby; bathroom hairdryers were really bad so ladies take your own. In case you are not a budget traveller and you want a beautiful hotel for a special occasion you might be dissapointed so go for another option.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Scandic Continental Helsinki

Reviewer score

4
Bulldog
Business
Sherwood, OR
Jan 24, 2010

Scandic continental

Very good for the money. Great breakfast. Nice people. Quiet room. Dinner so-so at best. Older and showing signs of wear.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Scandic Continental Helsinki

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Jan 2, 2010

From the airport the Finnair bus

From the airport the Finnair bus to the centre of Helsinki makes a stop at the hotel on the way. Free wifi. Tram stop just outside hotel. Easy.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Scandic Continental Helsinki

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Dec 28, 2009

A comfortable no-frills hotel.

A comfortable no-frills hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Scandic Continental Helsinki

Reviewer score

3
consultant
Business
Turkey
Dec 2, 2009

Scandic Continental Hotels

First day there were no shampoo at the room. Room was small and not new furbished.(For that price level it should be newer.)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

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