Aspire Lounge

I’m a fan! It’s a quiet spot to get away from the airport hustle and bustle. Plenty of sockets to charge up your gadgets and lots of different seating options so there is somewhere for everyone to sit, whether they want to work or watch a bit of telly.
The soup is tasty and apparently changes but I was here twice in one week and it was carrot both times. It was good! There is also a mini salad bar, cookies and fruit.
For drinks there are soft fountain drinks, red and white wine, gin, whiskey, cognac and Finlandia vodka as well as beer and coffee.
Basically, nice spot to chill and work if you have awkward layover times, cancelled flights or just have some time to kill before a flight

The three stars is perhaps a bit misconceiving, I really like going to here. The Aspire Lounge at Helsinki Airport is like an oasis for the frequent traveler. Its charm is not only in its fresh Finnish design, but rather in that its always really empty (you can enter with a Priority Pass). The catering is also not too bad and everything is always laid out neatly and with cozy charm. Comparing to some of the nicer lounges I have visited, the Aspire lounge is not that special. However the other options at Helsinki Airport (when flying between Schengen countries) just do not compare.
About the food: Always starting with the food =). The Aspire lounge has a standard selection of Soup of the day, yummy Karelian pies, croissants and fruit. For something sweet with the coffee there are some Finnish chocolates and cookies. In the morning the soup is replaced by natural yogurt and granola. The food is not great, but hey, its complimentary. This is the type of food I actually like eating, but I can imagine a hungry traveler missing a proper hot meal in this place.
About the drinks: There are always a few fresh juices on the table and a fridge full of soft drinks. I hate taking a soda out of a tap, so I think its great that you can pick out a bottle from the fridge. For alcoholic beverages, there is some beer, wines and even some stronger stuff like vodka (its Finlandia off course) and whisky. I have paid more attention to the wines, and what I like is that they change them now and then. I have went into some lounges where after a year, you see them being loyal to the same Sauvignon Blanc. The coffee there is actually quite good as well and there is a decent selection of teas.
The ambiance is the best part of the lounge. Its calm and quiet and there are a lot of places to sit and work. The back wall is totally dedicated to seats with plugs and all the tables are enough apart to give space. The internet works perfectly and is much faster than the free wi-​fi available everywhere in the airport. There is soft lighting and a real Nordic vibe to the design. The lounge also has a shower for a small extra fee. I tried it once when I was transferring in Helsinki, and it was totally worth it. Its a big room with a spa-​like feel and all the toiletries one could need included.