Formerly known as the Hotel Mestari, the establishment is undergoing a significant transformation following its acquisition by the Nordic hotel group Strawberry. This change, effective from summer 2024, marks a turning point in the history of the building, which began its metamorphosis into a hotel in the early 2000s after being designed as a head office in the 1930s.
‘It’s like a perfect alliance that Strawberry, with growth in its DNA, is establishing itself in the heart of Finnish construction. Hotel Mestari is a much-loved property, and it will be exciting to develop it further with our team.’ – Petter Stordalen, owner of Strawberry
Hotel Mestari, now Strawberry’s nineteenth property in Finland, reinforces Clarion Hotel’s position in the central Helsinki area, with a strategic location on Fredrikinkatu, close to the central railway station and the capital’s bars, restaurants and shops.
‘Helsinki is one of Northern Europe’s most exciting hotel cities, with establishments ranging from historic icons such as Hotel Kämp to innovative concepts such as Hobo Helsinki. We are delighted to add this hotel to our portfolio, continuing to enrich the Clarion Hotel offering with a vibrant, metropolitan experience.’ – Erika Ehrnrooth, COO Finland
The hotel, which has 237 rooms and a restaurant and bar, is also equipped with nine meeting rooms, which can accommodate groups from 10 to 140 people for a variety of activities, from wine tasting to sauna evenings.
The transfer of Hotel Mestari to Strawberry will be formalised on 13 August 2024, following a 20-year lease with the property’s owner, Rakennusmestarien Säätiö sr.
‘We feel immense pride in the building, our history and our industry. It was crucial to find a partner who could recognise and further develop the value of our business. We are therefore delighted to begin this long-term collaboration with Strawberry.’ – Mr Ari Autio, President of Rakennusmestarien Säätiö sr
Hotel Mestari employees will continue to operate under Strawberry’s management, and existing bookings will be transferred in full. This acquisition is part of a series of initiatives by Strawberry, which has recently acquired several hotels in Finland, including Hotel AX, Hotel Katajanokka, Hotel Sveitsi, and now Hotel Mestari. The group has also announced new projects, including a hotel in Turku and the openings of Comfort Hotel and Clarion Hotel at Helsinki airport, consolidating its presence in the Finnish hotel market.
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