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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and sauna
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Exterior
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Bicycling
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$266
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Possentie 7, Hameenlinna, 13200

What's nearby

  • Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palanderin Talo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sibelius Childhood Home - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hame Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Aulanko Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Hameenlinna Station - 3 min walk
  • Tampere (TMP-Pirkkala) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vanai Bistro & Bastu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Puisto Brgr - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Star Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Suisto-klubi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kakkupuoti - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

Eco-certified hotel by the lake
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Le Blason, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Laundry services, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and a banquet hall
Room features
All 123 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers
  • 42-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Finnish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (EUR 14 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Le Blason

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 14 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Hameenlinna
Sokos Vaakuna
Sokos Vaakuna Hameenlinna
Vaakuna
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Hameenlinna
Original Sokos Vaakuna
Original Sokos Vaakuna Hameenlinna
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Hotel
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Hameenlinna
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Frequently asked questions

Is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna on 28 Nov 2024 start from AU$266.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Self-parking is available for EUR 14 per night.

What time is check-in at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna located?

Located in the heart of Hameenlinna, this eco-certified hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo, Sairion ranta, and Palanderin Talo. Sibelius Childhood Home and Sibelius Birthplace are also within 15 minutes. Hameenlinna Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 397 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 397 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 397 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 397 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 397 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Marina, Tampa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
restaraunt was closed for dinner both nights we stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and restaurant were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place in Hameelinna
Great staff, nice restaurant with good food. Close to shops and railway station. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Chad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, beautiful location
I was welcomed with a very customer orientated front desk personnel, Hats off to them, they had the right person in the right position. Room was nice and beds were good also. Just a short walk to the city
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Vesa, Salo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice location, walking distance from city center. No minibar was a surprise (negative). Tried 30mins to get screen sharing work with the TV without success, really bad. We spent previuous night in Tammer and their TV had chromecast which was very intuitive and took 1 minute to get it into use. Restaurant service was not good. We gave some feedback about overcooked salmon salad which had far too much mayo but told also that duck confit was nice. Waitress comment was that good that you got at least something to eat then.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

ADAM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy and convenient place to stay. Found the food - had dinner and breakfast - both to be very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Harish

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not value for money...
Hotel is nicely located on the lake front and conveniently located at a walking distance from Rail Station and about 1 km from Town Market Square. Rooms are clean and we had good sleep but otherwise average with respect to the amenities provided for the price we paid. There was not even a tea/coffee arrangement in the room and hotel didn't even offer to provide when asked for. Room WiFi is slow and TV on WiFi goes into freeze and buffering frequently. Breakfast is good but you will get reminders to hurry up as it approaches 10 am. There was no dinner/bar available as both the restaurants were closed even on a Saturday weekend evening forcing us to go outside walking in the rain for dinner in the Market Square and back in rain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Splendid service
Very nice reception personnel and helpful staff at the hotel restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hamalinen trip
Nice hotel , perfect is you are in the area either for business or holiday Tasty breakfast and nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful landscape, some things could be improved
The hotel location is very beautiful and staff was kind. However, the bed could be more comfortable. I would also like to have a small fridge and water boiler in the room. And restaurant is closed at lunch time during week and sundays night, for someone working late and weekends, it is not very practical that restaurant is closed and there are not a lot of options close to hotel.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely lake view hotel
Group of six travellers - great rooms & service. Sauna was fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for weekend get away from the capitol.
Nice cozy little city. Restaurants and city center within walking distance (7 min walk) Hotel with amazing view. Minor note was we asked for double bed and got two single together.

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly Hotel
The staff were very friendly and the hotel has had its restaurant updated since my last stay making it comfortable and welcoming...

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel for most of the year
We stayed overnight after a visit to see the city and the castle of Hämeenlinna. The room was comfortable and clean, the only complaint was that the windows were not openable, and the air conditioner was mildly weak, so we couldn't get a good air circulation going, and it was a bit stuffy.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
We spent a night here, clean and comfortable room, good breakfast, 10-15 minute walk to city centre and restaurants

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good stop on a touring holiday
good standard chain hotel fairly centrally locatedlocatedc

8/10 Good

Roope, Järvenpää

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Drinking holiday
Drinking with friends. Nice stay!

8/10 Good

Jyrki, Helsinki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay at Vaakuna
Room was clean and comfortable. The only bit annoying thing was that the roomdoor wasn't very sound proof and you could hear noises from the corridor quite loud. Breakfast was good, not exceptional but good basic stuff. Staff were friendly and everything went swiftly. Food in the restaurant was good as well.

8/10 Good

Michael, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sokos Vaakuna
The Sokos Hotel Vakuuna is conveniently located for all attractions in Hämeenlinna. The bikes available to guests were an added bonus, although it's worth checking that they have been well maintained before venturing out on them! The Hotel has been recently refurbished. The breakfast was adequate.