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Frommer's Highly Recommended

Built for the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 and still going strong, this centrally located, curve-sided Helsinki hotel lies atop a local landmark, the Sokos department store. Some of the rooms overlook the main rail terminal and its bustling square. Despite frequent renovations, the interior remains deliberately configured as a period piece of what Finland's superb sense of design looked like in the 1950s. The buffet breakfast is served on the 10th floor rooftop terrace. Guest rooms are midsize to spacious, with well-maintained bathrooms with a tub or shower. There is no charge for a child under 5 sharing a room with a parent using existing bedding. Many residents of Helsinki visit this hotel for its restaurants, known for their regional and international cuisine.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Scandinavia, 22nd Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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