Marski by Scandic

Every now and then a upscale property earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Marski by Scandic, in Kamppi, is one of those. Kamppi is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's barely a stroll from the centre of Helsinki, and that proximity does change the trip. Expect polished rooms with…

Every now and then a upscale property earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Marski by Scandic, in Kamppi, is one of those. Kamppi is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's barely a stroll from the centre of Helsinki, and that proximity does change the trip. Expect polished rooms with an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi, practical details that keep showing up in consistently flattering comfort feedback. With well over 6,500 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €112 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. The honest read on Marski by Scandic is that it deserves a side-by-side look against the bigger Helsinki names rather than a headline of its own.