Quality Certificate References
Case: Finlandia Hotel Alba – Renovating a Hotel Sauna Successfully
Background
Finlandia Hotel Alba in Jyväskylä renovated its sauna facilities to improve comfort, usability and guest satisfaction while preserving the authentic Finnish sauna atmosphere.
The renovation was guided by Sauna from Finland experts, focusing on:
- high-quality, authentic materials
- improved lighting and functional dressing rooms
- smoother and more enjoyable sauna journeys
- preserving the character of the traditional sauna
For Hotel Alba, the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience Quality Certificate was important because it:
- strengthened credibility with international guests
- confirmed that the sauna reflects Finnish sauna culture
- supported marketing by providing a trusted quality mark
Guest feedback improved significantly
Sauna combined with lake swimming became a highlight
The hotel received the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience Quality Certificate
Guest feedback improved significantly
Sauna combined with lake swimming became a highlight
The hotel received the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience Quality Certificate
Guided renovation and quality certification can elevate a traditional sauna into a differentiating service asset.
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Case: Original Sokos Hotel Royal Vaasa – Panoramic Sauna & Sustainability
Background
Original Sokos Hotel Royal Vaasa redeveloped its rooftop sauna and pool area to create a premium sauna experience for both guests and locals.
The project focused on:
- panoramic sauna design with city views
- sustainable and energy-efficient solutions
- carefully designed sauna flow and supporting spaces
- combining modern comfort with authentic Finnish sauna principles
For Royal Vaasa, the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience Quality Certificate was important because it:
- validated the high investment in sauna facilities
- ensured experiences met internationally recognized Finnish standards
- strengthened trust among guests and partners
The audit was seen as collaborative, insightful and development-oriented. It highlighted practical ways to optimize guest experience.
The sauna received the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience Quality Certificate
High usage by both guests and local visitors
Sauna became an integral part of the hotel’s brand
Quality certification transforms a facility into a strategic brand asset.
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Watch the sauna experience development at Original Sokos Hotel Royal Vaasa
Case: Lapland Hotels Bulevardi – Quality Certificate for urban hotel sauna
Sauna from Finland was involved in the design of Lapland Hotels Bulevardi‘s room sauna experience concepts as early as in the construction stage of the hotel. The cooperation began when Lapland Hotels Regional Manager Leena Turunen took part in the international networking event World Sauna Forum arranged by Sauna from Finland, held in autumn of 2017. The goal of designing the sauna experience was to highlight the central elements of a Finnish sauna experience.
Leena Turunen thinks that the project turned out very well. “It was our goal to create a delightful sauna and spa world that leaves the guests gasping for breath. We succeeded in that. The rooms contain some of the most impressive room sauna experiences in the world. Guest feedback has been amazing“, Turunen rejoices.
Case: Rukan Salonki – Quality Certificate for unique ice sauna
Every year a magical sauna is built in Pyhäpiilo at Ruka, Finland but it can only be experienced in wintertime. And why is that? Because its main construction material is ice. The service provider Rukan Salonki received the quality certificate of Sauna from Finland on January 29, 2021 for the unique sauna experience.
“We wanted to apply for the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience UNIQUE Quality Certificate for our service unity so that this special experience that is good for the health would become more known,” says the owner Marjo Määttä.
Like many other destinations holding the quality certificate, Määttä as well utilized the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience Quality Handbook (Sauna from Finland, 2021) for the quality project.
