Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu
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Summary of reviewsThe Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu is a favored choice among travelers for its prime location, exceptional service, and satisfying amenities. Resting conveniently between Joensuu's bustling city center and its serene riverside, the hotel provides easy access to transport links, being close to both train and bus stations. This advantageous position makes it ideal for exploring local attractions, with the added charm of nearby parks and the market square.
Guests continually highlight the hotel's exemplary breakfast offerings, featuring a diverse array of delicious options, including local specialties like Karelian pasties. The inclusion of dietary-specific alternatives further ensures that all visitors feel welcomed and catered to. The pleasant dining atmosphere, complete with panoramic views, enhances the morning experience.
The hotel’s rooms are well-received for their spaciousness and modern design, providing a clean and comfortable environment. Decorated with high-quality aesthetics, the rooms are a peaceful retreat, boasting large beds, ample bathrooms, and effective blackout curtains for a restful stay. Beyond the rooms, the hotel's amenities, such as the well-regarded restaurant and cozy spa, add to the guest experience.
Cleanliness is a hallmark of the hotel, with both rooms and communal areas maintained in pristine condition. While some minor issues are noted, the overall cleanliness and aesthetic appeal are commendable. Complementing the tidy environment is the hospitable staff, who are consistently noted for their friendliness and dedication to ensuring a pleasant stay.
The hotel’s spa, though compact, offers a soothing retreat with its clean facilities, including a steam room and sauna, perfect for a relaxing break. Parking is conveniently located but may involve unexpected costs, and while some guests note the narrowness of spaces as a challenge, the amenities for electric vehicles are appreciated.
In summary, the Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu stands out for its central location, excellent breakfast, modern accommodations, and warm service, making it a preferred choice for travelers seeking comfort and convenience in Joensuu.
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Guests continually highlight the hotel's exemplary breakfast offerings, featuring a diverse array of delicious options, including local specialties like Karelian pasties. The inclusion of dietary-specific alternatives further ensures that all visitors feel welcomed and catered to. The pleasant dining atmosphere, complete with panoramic views, enhances the morning experience.
The hotel’s rooms are well-received for their spaciousness and modern design, providing a clean and comfortable environment. Decorated with high-quality aesthetics, the rooms are a peaceful retreat, boasting large beds, ample bathrooms, and effective blackout curtains for a restful stay. Beyond the rooms, the hotel's amenities, such as the well-regarded restaurant and cozy spa, add to the guest experience.
Cleanliness is a hallmark of the hotel, with both rooms and communal areas maintained in pristine condition. While some minor issues are noted, the overall cleanliness and aesthetic appeal are commendable. Complementing the tidy environment is the hospitable staff, who are consistently noted for their friendliness and dedication to ensuring a pleasant stay.
The hotel’s spa, though compact, offers a soothing retreat with its clean facilities, including a steam room and sauna, perfect for a relaxing break. Parking is conveniently located but may involve unexpected costs, and while some guests note the narrowness of spaces as a challenge, the amenities for electric vehicles are appreciated.
In summary, the Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu stands out for its central location, excellent breakfast, modern accommodations, and warm service, making it a preferred choice for travelers seeking comfort and convenience in Joensuu.
Hotel with Spa
This hotel features Pampering Spa Kimmel, offering a jacuzzi, light & sound pool, cold pool, foot baths, Finnish sauna, steam room, experience showers, and heated seats. Guests can also book a private sauna with direct access to the spa facilities.
Family Friendly Hotel
Located in Joensuu, this hotel provides a comfortable base for families exploring the city and its surroundings. It offers convenient access to local attractions and family-friendly amenities.
Dog Friendly Hotel
This hotel allows dogs of any size for an additional fee per night. It is a 4-star hotel, offering a higher level of comfort and service for guests and their pets.
Business Hotel
This hotel is the most versatile event venue in Eastern Finland and offers modern facilities suitable for exhibitions, meetings, seminars, and parties for up to 1000 guests. It features eight meeting spaces that can be divided or combined, and its largest event space, the Sirkkala ballroom, overlooks the Pielisjoki river. The hotel also offers modern meeting equipment and hybrid meeting options.
Hotel with Parking
This hotel offers a hotel-owned parking garage (P-Asemaparkki) for a fee, providing a secure and dedicated parking solution. It also has specific parking for large cars and free disabled spaces.
EV charging stations
Accessible Hotel
Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu offers eight accessible rooms, with one specifically equipped with a motorized bed. The hotel provides wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout its premises and has special provisions for guests with visual or hearing impairments, ensuring a comfortable and accommodating stay.
Hotel with Gym
This hotel offers a comprehensive gym with high-quality TechnoGym equipment, catering to both muscle fitness exercises and cardio. There is also a hotel guest sauna.
4-Star Hotel
Situated in the heart of Joensuu, this hotel offers convenient access to the city's attractions and amenities. It provides well-equipped rooms, a restaurant serving local cuisine, and excellent service. Its central location makes it ideal for exploring the city.
Hotel with EV Charging Stations
Romantic Hotel
Guest Reviews
Situated in Joensuu, the Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel is renowned for its prime location, making it particularly appealing to travelers by train or bus. Nestled directly across from the train station and merely a stone's throw away from the bus station, it offers seamless connectivity and easy access to various modes of transportation. The hotel is positioned conveniently between the tranquil riverside and the vibrant city center, making it a great choice for exploring the city's attractions. The proximity to the market square and accessibility by foot to the key areas, including a peaceful park by the river, are added delights for guests. The hotel provides a serene environment despite being centrally located. Guests appreciate the thoughtful renovation and decoration, which enhances their stay experience. While there are some ongoing roadworks affecting parking, the overall location remains a significant advantage for visitors seeking both convenience and a pleasant setting.
At Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu, breakfast is highly praised for its abundance and diversity, delighting guests with a varied selection each morning. The breakfast buffet is described as amazing, with a commendable assortment of local specialties, including authentic Karelian pasties that seem to be a highlight for many visitors. Guests appreciate the thoughtful inclusion of options for special diets, such as gluten-free porridge and dedicated items for celiacs, making every diner feel catered to without having to make special requests.
Most reviews laud the breakfast for being really good, plentiful, and having delicious offerings that cater to a variety of tastes. The crispy bacon is often noted as a standout, with some suggesting it's among the best in Finland. The panoramic window views from the breakfast area also enhance the dining experience, contributing to an overall pleasant atmosphere. The addition of local products, like the banana-chocolate cake from a local bakery, adds a unique touch to the meal, which is often described as excellent and plentiful.
While some mention that the dessert options could be more imaginative, and a few note the breakfast room as large and impersonal, the overall consensus remains overwhelmingly positive. Guests leave feeling satisfied with the wide and diverse offering, with consistently friendly and efficient staff ensuring tables are cleaned promptly after use. Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu's breakfast has received acclaim, solidifying its reputation for serving one of Joensuu's best breakfast experiences.
Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu is consistently praised for its spacious and stylishly designed rooms, offering a clean and comfortable stay. Guests commend the hotel for its high-quality design and modern aesthetics. The rooms are both cozy and quiet, providing a peaceful retreat with self-adjustable air-conditioning for added comfort. Most reviews highlight the cleanliness and spaciousness, marking the rooms as neat, tidy, and comfortable, reflecting standard Finnish hotel quality.
While some guests note that certain rooms appear somewhat worn and in need of renovation, the consensus remains that the majority of accommodations are beautiful and satisfying. The beds and bedding receive positive mentions, adding to the overall comfort of the experience. Rooms often feature large beds, spacious bathrooms, and nice views with effective blackout curtains, enhancing the overall stay.
The hotel’s offerings extend beyond the bedrooms, with guests appreciating the modern amenities such as a good restaurant, ample dining space, and a plentiful breakfast. Though minor inconveniences such as the absence of a shoehorn and some minor wear and tear on doors are noted, the general service and upkeep meet or exceed expectations. Despite these small points for improvement, the hotel’s rooms and related services leave a lasting positive impression on guests, often making them wish for an extended stay.
The beds at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu receive praise for being comfortable and conducive to a good night's sleep. Guests frequently highlight their satisfaction with the spacious and luxurious feeling of the beds, enhancing the overall travel experience. Many visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the accommodations, which adds to the comfort of their stay. However, there are occasional mentions of the beds being two singles pushed together, which might not suit all preferences. Some reviews also point to inconsistencies with the firmness of the pillows and mattresses. While a few guests found the pillows hard and beds uncomfortable, the majority found the sleeping arrangements pleasant and accommodating, making it a commendable choice for travelers seeking comfort.
Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu is consistently noted for its commendable cleanliness. Guests frequently highlight the hotel’s well-kept and spacious facilities, including a tidy spa area and comfortable rooms that are both clean and newly renovated. The modern updates to the hotel contribute to a cozy atmosphere, with the cleanliness extending to both rooms and common spaces. Positive remarks underscore the pristine condition of the bedding, rooms, and bathrooms.
While the overall cleanliness and service at the hotel are well-received, some reviews mention areas needing attention, such as visible dust or hair on towels. Guests should also be aware that rooms are not automatically serviced daily, necessitating a request for towel changes and cleaning.
The friendliness of the staff complements the clean environment, though some reviews mention noise from housekeeping activities. Despite a mix of older decor in some rooms, the hotel maintains a strong reputation for cleanliness and functionality, contributing to an overall pleasant stay.
The staff at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu consistently receives high praise for their friendly and helpful demeanor. Guests frequently highlight the warm and cheerful welcome they receive, with staff members going the extra mile to ensure a comfortable stay. Reception staff are noted for being welcoming, though there have been a few mentions of slower service. Nonetheless, the team is described as being extremely friendly and accommodating, often addressing guests' needs promptly.
Incidents are handled with care, with staff offering apologies and compensation when issues arise. While most feedback is positive, there are occasional remarks about early morning noise from cleaning activities and a less than satisfactory response to a fire alarm. However, these instances do not overshadow the overall experience, as guests appreciate the quick service, excellent food, and guidance with dietary needs provided by the staff.
Overall, the staff's dedication to hospitality shines through, leaving a lasting positive impression on guests visiting the hotel.
Nestled within the charm of Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu, the spa presents a delightful retreat for relaxation seekers. While the spa area may be compact, it exudes a cozy and inviting atmosphere, offering guests a clean and tidy environment to unwind. The facilities, including a steam room and sauna, are a notable highlight, frequently praised for their ability to provide a warm, soothing experience. An indoor pool, albeit small, adds to the appeal, offering guests a pleasant spot for a leisurely dip.
While the spa is not included in the room price, its serene ambiance makes it well worth the visit for those looking to relax. The limited access hours to the sauna may require planning, but once inside, visitors find the experience undeniably rejuvenating. Overall, the spa at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu stands as a commendable retreat amidst the hotel's offerings, promising a cozy sanctuary for relaxation.
The parking situation at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu is a mix of convenience and challenges. Many guests find it convenient to park their vehicles, particularly appreciating the parking garage located just across the street. This proximity allows for easy access to cars, and amenities for electric vehicles in the parking building enhance the hotel's modern facilities. However, the cost associated with parking is often cited as a downside. Unlike the free parking spaces available in front of nearby locations, parking at the hotel requires a fee, which some guests find to be an unexpected expense during their stay. Additionally, there are mentions of narrow parking spaces which can make maneuvering a bit tricky. While the parking situation has its benefits, such as convenient access and electric car amenities, the costs and intricacies involved suggest room for improvement to cater to guest satisfaction.
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Breakfast
Most reviews laud the breakfast for being really good, plentiful, and having delicious offerings that cater to a variety of tastes. The crispy bacon is often noted as a standout, with some suggesting it's among the best in Finland. The panoramic window views from the breakfast area also enhance the dining experience, contributing to an overall pleasant atmosphere. The addition of local products, like the banana-chocolate cake from a local bakery, adds a unique touch to the meal, which is often described as excellent and plentiful.
While some mention that the dessert options could be more imaginative, and a few note the breakfast room as large and impersonal, the overall consensus remains overwhelmingly positive. Guests leave feeling satisfied with the wide and diverse offering, with consistently friendly and efficient staff ensuring tables are cleaned promptly after use. Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu's breakfast has received acclaim, solidifying its reputation for serving one of Joensuu's best breakfast experiences.
Rooms
While some guests note that certain rooms appear somewhat worn and in need of renovation, the consensus remains that the majority of accommodations are beautiful and satisfying. The beds and bedding receive positive mentions, adding to the overall comfort of the experience. Rooms often feature large beds, spacious bathrooms, and nice views with effective blackout curtains, enhancing the overall stay.
The hotel’s offerings extend beyond the bedrooms, with guests appreciating the modern amenities such as a good restaurant, ample dining space, and a plentiful breakfast. Though minor inconveniences such as the absence of a shoehorn and some minor wear and tear on doors are noted, the general service and upkeep meet or exceed expectations. Despite these small points for improvement, the hotel’s rooms and related services leave a lasting positive impression on guests, often making them wish for an extended stay.
Beds
Cleanliness
While the overall cleanliness and service at the hotel are well-received, some reviews mention areas needing attention, such as visible dust or hair on towels. Guests should also be aware that rooms are not automatically serviced daily, necessitating a request for towel changes and cleaning.
The friendliness of the staff complements the clean environment, though some reviews mention noise from housekeeping activities. Despite a mix of older decor in some rooms, the hotel maintains a strong reputation for cleanliness and functionality, contributing to an overall pleasant stay.
Staff
Incidents are handled with care, with staff offering apologies and compensation when issues arise. While most feedback is positive, there are occasional remarks about early morning noise from cleaning activities and a less than satisfactory response to a fire alarm. However, these instances do not overshadow the overall experience, as guests appreciate the quick service, excellent food, and guidance with dietary needs provided by the staff.
Overall, the staff's dedication to hospitality shines through, leaving a lasting positive impression on guests visiting the hotel.
Spa
While the spa is not included in the room price, its serene ambiance makes it well worth the visit for those looking to relax. The limited access hours to the sauna may require planning, but once inside, visitors find the experience undeniably rejuvenating. Overall, the spa at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu stands as a commendable retreat amidst the hotel's offerings, promising a cozy sanctuary for relaxation.
Parking
No, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu doesn't have any pool.
Yes, a spa is available at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu.
Yes, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu.
Yes, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu has a gym.
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