The hotel is located in the heart of Helsinki, in the city's exclusive Katajanokka district. The district is surrounded by water and lies only a stone's throw from the centre and its sights. Shops, restaurants, cafés and cinemas are only a few paces away. The ferry to Tallinn and Sweden makes a stop in Skatudden. The airport is approximately a 30-minute drive away from the hotel.  The hotel comprises, in 2 buildings, a total of 52 lodgings, of which 37 are apartments, and 15 are studios. The main building, in Art Nouveau style, includes a 24-hour check in and Internet access. Furthermore, both buildings offer lift access.  The lodgings are spacious and all come with an en suite bathroom. The rooms are well-equipped and furnished. Further fittings include a direct dial telephone, cable TV and an Internet connection.

El Hellsten Senate no dispone de restaurante, sin embargo todos los apartamentos ofrecen una kitchenette donde los clientes pueden preparar el desayuno, la comida o la cena.