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Scandic Continental Helsinki

Mannerheimintie 46, 00260 Helsinki, Finland
Scandic Continental Helsinki
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 20 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 20 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "We would definitely not recommend staying at the Scandic when visiting Helsinki." source Expedia

    "satisfied with overall quality of the hotel." source Expedia

    "Overall a good experience." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "This hotel was in a good location for connections." source Orbitz

    "The location was handy--close to major tram lines and buses." source Hotels.com

    "The hotel, as other reviews say, is located only 10 minutes away (walking, itÂ’s 2 tram stops) from the very downtown. The area is safe, has lots of restaurants, supermarkets, bars, and itÂ’s close to all the attractions." source Expedia

    "Its walking distance to de center (20 min) or you can take the troley in the same street." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "We found it comfortable,staff helpful with an excellent breakfast included in the price,." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Rooms are a little small, but have most of the amenities a business or casual traveler would look for." source Hotels.com

    "The employees of the hotel are very kind and the room is very comfortable." source Hotels.com

More information on Scandic Continental Helsinki

Formerly the Intercontinental, Hotel Continental is a modern, first class hotel located on Helsinki's main street, overlooking the Toolo Park and bay, close to the Opera house and Finlandia Hall.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

2000

Year Renovated:

2000

Total Rooms:

512

Total Floors:

9

Rooms:

514

Directions

From Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): Distance to Scandic Continental Helsinki is 18 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes' drive. Getting there. Taxis from the airport to Helsinki city centre cost approximately 30 EUR, and journey time is 30 minutes. Public buses (numbers 415, 451, 519 and 615) leave for Helsinki city centre every 10 30 minutes, and cost about 3.50 EUR. Finnair city buses depart every 15 20 minutes and run until midnight daily. Single tickets cost about 5 EUR. Bus stops can be found outside both terminals. Prices are all subject to change. Getting around. The hotel is on Mannerheimintie, one kilometre from Central Station. Helsinki's public transport system (HKL) includes buses, trams and a metro system. Most of the metro lines run until 11.30 p.m. Tickets cost less when purchased prior to boarding. A HKL tourist ticket is available, offering unlimited travel on all forms of public transport. Ferries run from the harbour to the Suomenlinna fortress. The hotel offers garage parking for 70 cars (surcharge) and also has onsite carwash facilities.

Area

HELSINKI, 00260, FINLAND

Attractions

Bus............................................1 Mile Conference Rooms 13 Meeting Rooms Capacity Of Largest Room 700 People Maximum Conference Capacity 800 People Maximum Banquet Capacity 500 People Ballroom 1 And 2 Combined Length 31 Meters Width 16.5 Meters Height 2.84 Meters Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 800 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 350 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 700 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 500 Maximum Dinner Dance Style Capacity 500 The Room Does Not Have Windows For Natural Daylight. Nordica 1 And 2 Combined Length 23.8 Meters Width 16.2 Meters Height 2.4 Meters Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 400 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 200 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 600 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 330 The Room Does Not Have Windows For Natural Daylight. Ambassador 1 And 2 Combined Length 22 Meters Width 5.6 Meters Height 2.5 Meters Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 100 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 180 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 160 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 100 The Room Has Windows For Natural Daylight That Can Be Effectively Blacked Out. Senator 1 And 2 Combined Length 21.8 Meters Width 7.2 Meters Height 2.75 Meters Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 130 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 85 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 210 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 150 The Room Has Windows For Natural Daylight That Can Be Effectively Blacked Out. Please Note Fees May Apply To Above Facilities

Dining

Bar ContinentalEnjoy bar snacks and meals from the menu at this cosy Helsinki bar. The marble fireplace warms the Scandic Continental hotel, as guests relax beneath mahogany dAcor.RestaurantModern Scandinavian flavors welcomes the guests at the restaurant Lastu.Light and space dominate in this contemporary restaurant, where locals and guests of the hotel enjoy Scandinavian quisine. Our A la carte menu changes to reflect the seasons.Room ServiceSpecial Room Service A la Carte menu in hotel room. Service charge 8.50a. Room Service breakfast available during breakfast hours, service charge 14a.

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