Radisson Blu Otaniemi

Radisson Blu Otaniemi is a hotel at Otaranta 2 in Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland, beside Aalto University and the Otaniemi metro station. The area is a science and technology campus on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, and the metro link reaches central Helsinki in about 20 minutes, which gives guests a quiet base with quick access to the capital.

The setting is more campus and woodland than city streets, and the atmosphere is calm and work-oriented. Otaniemi is known for its modernist architecture, including buildings by Alvar Aalto, and visitors with an interest in design can explore the campus on foot.

Room types include Standard and Superior rooms and suites, with rates typically from about €110 to €210 per night. Air conditioning and wifi are standard. The hotel's strongest audience is business and university visitors, along with travellers who prefer to avoid central Helsinki prices.

Amenities include a restaurant, a bar, a sauna and a fitness centre. The restaurant covers breakfast and dinner, and breakfast at Radisson Blu properties is usually a large buffet. The sauna is a simple way to relax after a day of meetings or sightseeing, in keeping with Finnish habits.

Service is business-oriented, with meeting needs and early departures common, though leisure guests and families are also welcome. The metro runs frequently into Helsinki and westward into Espoo, so the hotel works well for combining the capital with Espoo sights such as the Espoo Cultural Centre, the WeeGee museum and nearby nature areas. Nuuksio National Park is also within reach of Espoo by a mix of public transport and taxi.

Evenings are quiet, with fewer dining options on the doorstep than in the city centre, so many guests eat at the hotel or take the metro in.