
For those accustomed to luxury, The Hotel Maria will meet the international standards of excellence, while adding a touch of local individuality to the experience," says Lajunen. The desire to travel and gain experiences hasn’t disappeared, and luxury hotel room rates in the Nordic countries have hit new records. "Other Nordic countries have hotels that offer international luxury, and that's what we want to see in Helsinki, too. Luxury tourism is growing steadily around the world, and a demand for hotels that meet this need is also emerging in Finland and Helsinki.

The Hotel Maria's largest client sector will consist of foreign luxury tourists for whom Finland is an enticing destination. "The Hotel Maria is a significant new arrival on the Finnish hotel scene, offering a new alternative and service experience for guests who appreciate Nordic hospitality and a refined luxury hotel experience," says Samppa Lajunen, founder and Portfolio Manager of Samla Capital, the company financing the hotel project. The Hotel Maria will answer to this by offering luxury services at Mariankatu 23 in Kruununhaka, Finland.

A survey commissioned by investment company Samla Capital showed demand for a hotel that meets the criteria of international luxury in Helsinki.
