Finland's largest hotel to be built at Helsinki Airport

LAK Real Estate will start the construction of the largest hotel in Finland in October at the Helsinki Airport.

The hotel, the largest hotel project in Finland with the total investment of about 120 million euros is expected to open right next to terminal 2 in 2024, said LAK Real Estate in a press release.

The complex, operated by Nordic Choice Hotels, will provide a total of more than 700 rooms under two different brands.

The hotel will become an important part of the airport city, combining flexible and diverse services for the different needs of residents, businesses, and tourists alike. The 13-storey hotel has a direct access to terminal 2 and the airport train station.

“It is really exciting to take forward the development of such a large and significant hotel project with a superior location. The hotel will serve not only tourists but also all businesses operating at Aviapolis, the fastest growing business district in Finland with over 2,000 national and international companies next to the Helsinki Airport,” said Ilkka Pitkänen, CEO of LAK Real Estate.

Nordic Choice Hotels has been selected as the operator of the hotel complex and will introduce its two different concepts at Helsinki Airport.

In the future, the five restaurants, as well as spa and gym facilities, serve the needs of the visitors. In addition, the hotel will be equipped with extensive meeting and conference facilities of high-quality and a rooftop sky bar, open to all visitors.

”It feels fantastic that we are now taking the next step in the construction of the two terminal hotels at the airport. This will give airport visitors new opportunities to tailor their accommodation or create a conference experience that exceeds expectations. I look forward to the double hotel opening in 2024”, said Nordic Choice Hotel's owner Petter A Stordalen.