Successful take off for Finland's biggest hotels

After almost three years of construction, Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport and Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport could finally open the doors to the biggest hotel complex in Finland.

With a total of 37 500 square meters, 716 guest rooms, 21 meeting rooms and a huge 826 m2 banquet hall, it is the largest hotel operation in Finland which has now opened right at the terminal of Helsinki Airport.

Combining two different brands and concepts under the same roof, Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport and Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport will cater for all kinds of travelers, travels, conferences and events.

– I am so happy to welcome our first guests to this big and beautiful hotel. The Clarion Hotel brand is already recognized as a meeting and event specialist in the Finnish market and with this hotel, we further emphasise this. Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport will put the Finnish capital higher on the European list of conference destinations and make Vantaa a more attractive area for the Finnish market, says Tarja Jeskanen, General Manager at Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport.

First, big step
The hotel has a rooftop terrace and the Finnish premiere of the restaurant concept NÒR, a modern brasserie with Nordic culinary traditions influenced by the best tastes from Europe. Here you can also enjoy a cocktail overlooking the runway.

In addition, there is a well-equipped gym, and a wellness area with an outdoor plunge pool, steam bath and of course a Finnish sauna.

– This is a huge step for Strawberry in Finland. By adding this jumbo hotel to our portfolio, we clearly state that we are serious about our ambitions to grow massively in the Finnish market. Our recently published projects in Turku and Hyvinkää show our plans stretch beyond Helsinki, but to achieve them, we need a strong foundation like the one we have in place with both our city hotels and the cluster with these two new hotels together with Clarion Hotel Aviapolis and the rebranded Comfort Hotel Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal, says COO of the Finnish operation in Strawberry, Erika Ehrnrooth.

Full scale portfolio
Comfort Hotel and Comfort Hotel Xpress are new brands in the Finnish market. Both of them are centered on giving the guests what they need and offer what they want on individual demand. Whilst Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport will offer their guests the same upscale breakfast as their sister hotel in the same building, the rebranded Comfort Hotel Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal has breakfast options available, but not included.

– It feels like an honour to be in charge of launching the two sister brands to the Finnish market. We already know that both Comfort Hotel and Comfort Hotel Xpress are highly appreciated amongst guests that only want the necessary, presented in an environmentally friendly way at an affordable price. We are the perfect choice for everyone from those prioritizing to sleep longer before a flight, those arriving late in need of a bed, and a group of friends or sports teams with our XXL-rooms for eight people, says Jenni Javanainen, General Manager of both Comfort Hotels.

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport and Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport share the same roof and will cooperate tightly. In total, the hotels can welcome more than 1500 guests, and together with the Comfort Hotel Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal and Clarion Hotel Aviapolis, the total capacity will make Vantaa Finland’s best conference and event area.