Several weeks ago, it was announced that Helsinki is getting an internationally branded luxury hotel, which I’d say is pretty exciting. We’ve just learned when the rebranding will happen, and the hotel is now bookable under its new ”flag.”
Continue reading: 116-Room Waldorf Astoria Helsinki Opening Soon (Former Hotel Maria)
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Was hoping for a good points deal but sadly, not for my dates (late Sept).
I scored an Amex FHR rate pre changeover that’s better than all the current rates, so I’ll hang onto that.
This property is not W/A branded. Still Hotel Maria Helsinki. Has been bookable through Hilton as Hotel Maria for some time, so what exactly is new here?
From what I am seeing in another writeup the property will rebrand in the coming months. Possibly as the WA Helsinki or as Hotel Maria, a Waldorf Astoria hotel like the Roosevelt in New Orleans & Rome Cavalieri.
Hopefully anyone that books via a program like FHR or The Edit will get those perks and also proper HHonors earnings.
Great timing for the announcement, and your article. I just booked with a free night certificate for next month. Quite an upgrade from the airport Hilton I was otherwise planning on.
For those wondering, the Hilton website still calls it the Hotel Maria, but the reservation agent saw it as the Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, which was also reflected on the confirmation email.
absurd amount of points to redeem
and the dining there which has next to no reviews & sounds dismal.
I suppose you can pay a premium for the hard product and go for the rooms etc
I wouldn't.Prob take some time to turn the ship around if ever
But might be promising
I love this hotel! Stayed there for 5 nights in May 2025. Love that fact the entire hotel is decorated with my favorite luxury furniture brand RH (Restoration Hardware)…feel like home. The spa is fantastic! It is worth 75 euro per guest to use it each time! I used it twice! Love Helsinki! So clean, so modern and everyone speaks such beautiful Finnish language!