Scandic Riihimaki

The sauna was the standout for me. It looked newly renovated and felt like stepping into a different hotel from the grey, fluorescent hallway with old carpeting. The showers there were much more comfortable than in the rooms, with big overhead rain showerheads and even conditioner dispensers, though the rooms only had shampoo and shower gel. Bring cold beers, the opener and glasses are provided, along with fresh towels. There's no eucalyptus steam or anything fancy, but it's a very good, typical sauna experience. I relaxed there for an hour pretending I was somewhere better than the grey town of Riihimäkki. The rest of the hotel was average. The bar and restaurant were acceptable, nothing special, and the room was standard and somewhat recently renovated. The bathroom hadn't been updated recently and was a bit worn, but very clean. There's also a basic "gym" in a tiny windowless room with a treadmill, cycle, and a few free weights. Since it's beside the lobby and bar, you have to walk past entering and leaving guests while sweaty. It's a perfectly fine business trip stay if you need to be in Riihimäkki, and a nice representation of finnish sauna culture.