HELSINKI, SCANDANVIA—IHG has debuted its first boutique Hotel Indigo property in Scandinavia with the opening of Hotel Indigo Helsinki – Boulevard. Opening on Bulevardi, the hotel is situated on one of the city’s most historic streets.
As IHG’s boutique brand, every Hotel Indigo property is designed to reflect the local neighborhood, from the hotel’s design and artwork, to the locally inspired menus. Hotel Indigo Helsinki – Boulevard includes two murals created by Finnish graphic designers, Linda Linko and Pietari Posti.
To the east of the hotel is the heart of the design district, Esplanadi—a community of galleries, Finnish designers such as Marimekko and Vuokko, and jewelery makers. To the west lies the Baltic Sea and the Hietalahti Shipyard, the core area for industrial design, which has been responsible for developing the design of icebreaker ships for the last 150 years. Bulevardi, a Parisian-esque boulevard lined with trees, shops and cafes lies in the middle of these two distinct areas, according to IHG.
The hotel will play host to two dining offers; Bröd, an 80-seat restaurant serving a selection of Finnish specialties, and Soup & Juice, a deli that will sit just inside the hotel providing a place for guests and locals to enjoy a salad, sandwich or soup.
The 120-room hotel is well connected with tram six, one of the oldest electrified tram networks in the world built in 1900, just outside the hotel and the airport and just a 30 minute drive away.
All guestrooms have a complimentary minibar, Nespresso coffeemaker and WiFi included in the room rate. Other amenities include a 24/7 Body, Soul & Mind studio with gym, yoga room and Finnish sauna & steam bath, as well as a boardroom and 24/7 business corner.
Tom Rowntree, IHG’s VP for Hotel Indigo, Europe said, “We’re enormously proud to be opening our first Hotel Indigo in Scandinavia. The hotel reflects this dynamic neighborhood in Helsinki, showcasing both old and new influences of the design history. It’s a great representation of everything the Hotel Indigo brand has to offer.”