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Hotel Lilla Roberts

Helsinki • Kaartinkaupunki • OPTIMIZE

avg. $166 / night

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At a glance

Helsinki's 1908 Art Nouveau landmark reimagined with bold mid-century interiors and a Viennese-style restaurant.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and mid-century design collectors

Highlights:

  • 1908 Art Nouveau building with original arched windows
  • Mid-century eclecticism: geometric prints, zebra-pattern seating, sculptural lamps
  • Restaurant with polished concrete, encaustic tiles, Viennese brasserie atmosphere
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PB hotel design editorial

Constructed in 1908 as the headquarters of the Finnish Electric Company, the pale ochre Art Nouveau building on Pieni Roobertinkatu in Helsinki's Kaartinkaupunki district carries the weight of its original civic ambition in every arched window and pilastered facade panel. Hotel Lilla Roberts, which carved its 136 rooms from this landmark structure, preserves the building's generous proportions while layering an interior language that owes more to mid-century eclecticism than Nordic restraint. Inside, the lobby sets the tone immediately: a black and white marble-effect checkerboard floor, sofas upholstered in bold geometric-print fabric, sculptural black column lamps, and a vivid expressionist canvas anchoring the far wall. Guest rooms continue the same confident mix — dark oak floors, amber and charcoal curtains framing the building's original arched windows in the larger suites, zebra-print bench seats placed against faux-fur throws, and Miró-adjacent graphic prints hung in pairs above quilted headboards. The restaurant, by contrast, pulls in a rawer industrial sensibility: polished concrete walls and ceilings, encaustic patterned floor tiles, clusters of articulated task lamps suspended from a ceiling rack, and deep green velvet chairs grouped around Thonet bentwood bentwood café chairs — a pairing that gives the dining room the atmosphere of a Viennese brasserie refitted by someone with a very good eye for tension.

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About

Hotel Lilla Roberts is a high quality hotel in the Design District of Helsinki. It provides luxurious modern comfort in an elegant yet homey atmosphere. Situated in between the commercial center and up-scale residential area, with several embassies in the neighborhood, it makes a perfect base for both business and leisure travelers to explore Helsinki. Hotel is on a quiet street but still very close to lively restaurant and bar scene favored by locals.

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Hotel Lilla Roberts Reviews

1,302 reviews

"We had made a reservation for two connecting comfort rooms. Connecting room is the best thing in this hotel. Front desk showed us to our rooms and there were not connected… We got to wait and new rooms were presented and they were connected. I had email and called that I wanted quiet rooms. They placed us right by the door to the floor and on the first floor. So we hear everyone coming in and leaving. I guess the worst rooms. But we were so tired, we just needed a shower and sleep. Then I notice that our shower gel pump did not work. The bathroom door squeaks really loud. A proof that cleaning staff do not care. Just do what they should do. This should be found by them not the customers. There is a smell from the drain in the bathroom as well. The pump was never changed or they have gotten a bad batch. The hotel has aircon and you can set the temp between 19-23. It is set to 21. We like it cold and turned it down to 19. The fan is very loud and you can’t have it on max when sleeping. We turned the fan up to max when leaving for the day and expected 19 when we came home. But then the cleaning staff has pulled the card and the room was back to 21…We asked for them to never pull it out. But every day it was pulled out. So we started to put the non disturb sign out. We got offered to change rooms. But the hassle of changing rooms is not worth it. I don’t think the cleaning staff would be better there… Breakfast is ok, only buffet, but you can order for example omelettes for extra charge. Nice staff! Dinner….first evening as we were tired we thought to just go to the hotel restaurant. It was just families with small children there and not a nice wibe. We turned around. I asked for recommendations of restaurants. I know that hotels do not give out the best. But this time it was really bad. There are so many good restaurants in Helsinki. Just do your own research. I love Helsinki, but will choose another hotel next time."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 26, 2026

"I’m giving 3, instead of 2, because I don’t have another hotel with which I can compare it to (in Helsinki). The location was solid, but not the experience I was hoping for, given the price. The deluxe room was dark, dank, and rather depressing. There weren’t any welcomes, announcements/info, washcloths, etc. The robes felt like old scratchy, dirty towels that were dried out on the floor. I’m not certain as to the age of the hotel, but given the weariness of the carpets, floors, window blinds, etc., it feels as though it’s past its heyday. The room was sparse and I was really cold when I slept (you’re only allowed to program the thermostat within a few degrees), so I had to use additional towels above the duvet. It was passable, but not for the rate charged."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 24, 2026

"Stayed 2 nights at the end of June. The bedroom and bathroom were both excellent. We had no view as the room overlooked a central courtyard. No doubt rooms overlooking the street cost extra. The choice of food and drink at breakfast was excellent. The vibe in the breakfast room was really c, especially when it wasn’t too busy. We ate in the restaurant both nights. Food was good and the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. If we ever return to Helsinki we will definitely stay here again."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 17, 2026

"Very well located and breakfast is very good. Clean and quiet. Rooms are quite dark, and that is the only thing I didn't like. Otherwise, and good choice."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 13, 2026

"We stayed at Hotel Lilla Roberts in Helsinki as a family of three for four nights from 6–10 May 2026, and we absolutely loved it. Having stayed at many great hotels around the world, we can honestly say this hotel had everything we were looking for. The location is excellent — very central and convenient, with most of Helsinki’s main sights within easy walking distance. The rooms were spacious, stylish, and well-equipped with everything we needed, and the lobby area had a really nice atmosphere. What stood out the most, though, was the incredibly friendly and accommodating staff, who made us feel welcome from start to finish. We booked the “Lux” room category, and our 12-year-old son was especially happy because the room layout effectively gave him his own separate room. It felt much more like a small two-room suite than we had expected from the description. One small thing to note is that weekend breakfast starts a bit late (from 8:00 am), but even that was handled perfectly by the hotel staff, who kindly prepared a takeaway breakfast bag for us with a selection of items from the buffet. Overall, this hotel offers excellent value for money, and we will definitely stay here again the next time we visit Helsinki."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 15, 2026

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