Hotel GLO

Location. The Hotel GLO is located in the city centre of Helsinki, Finland, 500 metres from the central market square and one kilometre from the Museum of Contemporary Art, and Upenski Orthodox Cathedral. Helsinki's main railway station is 500 metres away.

Hotel Features. With direct access from the Kamp Galleria shopping arcade, this modern eight-storey hotel is characterised by its sleek contemporary design and bold use of colour. Guests can receive discounted access to the Palace Kamp Spa located on the top floor of the hotel. The 600 square-metre day spa offers 10 treatment rooms, three different saunas, and a wide range of pampering spa and beauty treatments.

Hotel GLO serves a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning. Set at street level and decorated in bold hues of red with striking black furnishings, La Cocina restaurant serves northern Spanish cuisine in a smart contemporary setting. Sample pintxos, the Basque equivalent to tapas, include Grilled Duck Liver, Rabbit Terrine, and Pata Negra Ham.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the property.

Use of the gym is complimentary and relaxing exercise classes including shindo, tai chi, Pilates, and yoga are available at the day spa.

Guestrooms. The 144 air-conditioned guestrooms offer smart, contemporary decor in natural shades of coffee and cream, with wooden floors and sleek modern furnishings. All include flatscreen televisions with satellite channels, complimentary wireless Internet, tea and coffee facilities, safes, and minibars. Bathrooms offer fluffy white robes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. The Kamp Galleria shopping arcade, directly below the hotel, features around 50 upscale boutiques, designer stores, and trendy cafes where the cool people of Helsinki can be found. The Moomin Shop, the only one in downtown Helsinki, is full of gifts for fans of the famous Finnish Moomin Trolls.