Hotel Kämp () is a historic

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. It is a member of

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. The hotel, originally built in 1887 by Carl Kämp, was designed by

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. The building was demolished and the facade was rebuilt in 1965. The headquarters of the bank

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(now part of

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) 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, , was also opened within the same city block. Another major renovation will begin in Q4 2023, to be finished by the end of 2025; the hotel will remain operational throughout this period. Celebrities who have stayed at the hotel include

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and

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.Matkalla Maailmalka: Luksushotelli Kämp
(in Finnish) Royal guests have included

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and Emperor Hirohito of Japan.

References

External links

Hotel Kämp – Official website

Hotel Kämp: a History of one of Helsinki’s most famous Hotels
Hotels established in 1887 Hotel buildings completed in 1965 Hotels in Helsinki Hotel Kamp {{Finland-hotel-struct-stub

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