Great place not only for architecture enthusiasts. Of course, the building is unique, amazing details, breathtaking play with lights and materials. Alvar Aalto was able to develop this public space into warm, cozy and human-centered environment. Friendly and enthusiastic guide. Surrounding area - the town and lakes are extremely beautiful, strongly suggest you to spend at least few hours walking around. What I like the most is the opportunity to overnight in this architectural masterpiece - wonderful idea. Decent clean rooms, efficient self-service and reliable communication with the staff. Strongly recommend this place for visiting. The cafeteria is also great and friendly Thank you this experience to all people involved in...
Read moreMy wife and I are architects from New Zealand and we stayed here which was an amazing opportunity and experience. It’s not every day you get to stay the night in an Aalto masterpiece but we did. |You must do it - call harri as he wants you to stay. Room very basic and not high design but you get to stay in the building photo it night and morning and see it without tourists. |A sublime building.|The room we rotated in, heinrik, had a kitchenette so you can buy from the supermarket nearby. Not many places to eat, local pizza place and a place near the bridge. Otherwise a 29 min drive to the...
Read moreWe've been staying nearby and decided to go for a walk to the townhall. Did not expect to be able to visit but we were. Harri provided a guided tour which was very interesting and informative. They also have guest rooms and apartments and will have a cafè...
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