Suomenlinna (2006)

The historical surroundings of this imposing sea fortress provide an impressive backdrop to meetings, parties and gatherings throughout the year. Seven rooms of differing sizes and types are available for rental from the Governing Body of Suomenlinna. The rooms were originally part of the military fortification during the periods of Swedish and Russian rule, when they were a gunpowder magazine, a granary, a church and a barracks. The rooms were renovated and modernised in the 1990s and the present decade and are equipped with broadband internet connections. Further information: www.suomenlinna.fi > Conference and banquet facilities Other nominees in this category included Palace Kämp, HTC Helsinki, Hotel Arthur and Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa.