Hotel Kämp

Hotel Kämp (Finnish: [ˈkæmp]) is an historic hotel in Kluuvi, Helsinki, Finland. It is considered the most luxurious hotel in Finland and is a member of Leading Hotels of the World.[1] Many world-famous celebrities have stayed at the hotel, including Madonna, Shakira, Whitney Houston, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Backstreet Boys and Bruce Springsteen.[2] Prestigious guests staying at the hotel can also accommodate royals, such as Queen Noor of Jordan and Emperor Hirohito of Japan.[2]

Hotel Kämp
Hotelli Kämp
Hotell Kämp
Hotel Kämp at night in winter
General information
TypeGrand hotel
LocationKluuvi, Helsinki, Finland
AddressPohjoisesplanadi 29
Coordinates60°10′05″N 24°56′50″E
Completed1887
Design and construction
ArchitectTheodor Höijer

The hotel, originally built in 1887 by Carl Kämp, was designed by Theodor Höijer. The building was demolished and the facade was rebuilt in 1965. The headquarters of the bank Kansallis-Osake-Pankki (now part of Nordea) were situated in the building for almost three decades, until 1995.

A major restoration project, started in 1996, culminated in the reopening of Hotel Kämp in 1999 as part of The Luxury Collection. A shopping centre, Kämp Galleria, was also opened within the same city block.

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