From having rooms that have windowns right next to a windowed hallway (so that you cant have your curtains openned if you want any slither of privacy), charging extra for a bathrobe after you already payed for the spa area, to rusty shower parts with hadsoup for shampoo, its absurd that this place is 4 stars, the spa area is good, but not to the point of bringing this place up to 4 stars

The amazing staff, and especially Isabel in the Breakfast room

I have to stay at hotels time to time because of my work. This is my favorite place in Helsinki. Best price / quality for my opinion. I like most spa department and chance for ice swimming and hotel has been quiet at nights I have been there.

2nd time and is still a good hotel for work

Stayed at Valo before, and I will most likely stay again! Very nice hotel! Easy parking (although a little expensive) very nice breakfast included, roof top saunas and nice pool indoor, hot tub outside, beautiful in winter! (Extra charge for use of spa area, and for robe/towela..)Nice restaurant, very good food, vegetarian options. Happy hour weekdays and Sunday. Excellent co-working area! One of my favorites with Valo. The only downsides; very small sink in bathroom, and bathroom tiny as well. Room nice and ok in size. Comfy bed. Coffee maker in room. No fridge in my room. Conveniemt to reach by car, but not much around in walking area.

The health club/spa is worth the money because of the proper Finnish saunas and the atmosphere. Nice breakfast with quality vegan options. Room is compact and well thought through. Very convenient with 15-20min drive from Helsinki-Vantaa airport.

VALO was very clean and tidy, but wouldn’t recommend it for someone on vacation. The Comfort sized room was VERY small, and the bathroom was laughable. Definitely too small for three adults plus luggage. The whole place has a super hipster vibe, but unfortunately that makes the check in process a little difficult. The kiosks they have for check in/out are not user friendly, but neither is the staff. They were a little rude. At first I thought, maybe that’s just the way Finnish people come across, but while exploring Helsinki I realized that no, that’s just how the staff at the VALO is. When my wife asked for information about a particular massage, the staff member at reception responded, “well I don’t know because I’ve never had one.” That shouldn’t matter, as the staff member should at least have a basic knowledge of what services are offered at their property. Also, it’s a bit of a trek to any of the touristy things. I will say, the breakfast is awesome. A little bit of something for everyone. And the yogurt bar is the best breakfast offering we’ve seen in a hotel breakfast. Overall, wasn’t the worst place we’ve stayed, but definitely not the best.

Modern design.Very comfortable rooms ,quiet . Good breakfast