Name: Hotel Rantapuisto
Address: 3 Furuborginkatu 00980, Espoo, FI
Price range: From $146

Hotel Rantapuisto, EspooHotel Rantapuisto in Espoo, Finland has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 48 of 87 hotels we score in Espoo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $146 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Rantapuisto is a four-star hotel located in the Vuosaari district of Helsinki. Situated by the Baltic Sea, the property sits within natural landscapes and features a private beach. The main building, originally a 1960s training centre, offers 67 smoke-free rooms with views of the sea or forest. It serves both business travellers, with ten meeting rooms, and families, given its proximity to Helsinki Zoo. On-site facilities include a restaurant, sauna, fitness centre, and a golf course. While the location is quiet and scenic, guests will need to drive to reach the city centre. The hotel holds a Green Key certification for its eco-friendly practices.What stands out

Private beach access

Sea and forest views

On-site sauna and fitness centre

Free parking and Wi-Fi

Watch out for

Requires driving to city centre

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