Itäranta 1, 80110 Joensuu, Finland
#8 of 33 hotels in Joensuu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 61 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.0
Value for money
7.8
Free Wifi
7.9
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Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Miguel
MexicoMissing door in the shower
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Peter
Finlandthe bed was too soft
Breakfast was nice. I also like that you have a gym.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: December 18, 2023
Susan
United States of AmericaExcellent!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 28, 2023
Juhofin
FinlandThere was restaurant room service available but it wasn't clearly told in any of the room pamphlets. Had to go and ask straight from the restaurant. (The delivery was quick and nice, though.)
I liked the overall atmosphere of the hotel. Very cozy yet busy with business travelers. The parking building is just across the street so there's a convenient access to your car. I found the room to be comfortable - pretty much standard quality in Finland. I slept well, so extra plus points for that. Breakfast had a variety on offer.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: August 24, 2023
Sergiu
MoldovaGood location. Good service
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 26, 2023
Earki
FinlandThe Sauna time is separated into women and men. But a man came into the Sauna room with his card key in the women's time! Not feeling good. Should the entry time be audited by the hotel ??
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 9, 2023
Odd
NorwayThe wash around the shower cabinet
Easy check in, Nice and stylish place
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 9, 2023
Amira
United KingdomI couldn't use the spa facilities and mainly chose Sokos Kimmel Joensuu because it was going through maintenance, and I wish they had informed me that was unavailable prior to my visit. It was quite disappointing in that regard. I wish they had a couple of things accessible for Muslim visitors.
I recently had the pleasure of trying out their restaurants, and I have to say, it was fantastic! The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the service was top-notch. The menu had a great variety of options and everything I ordered was delicious. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area. Overall, a wonderful dining experience that I can't wait to repeat. However, it is quite pricy, to be honest. Additionally, I like the safety of the area, but it is quite the quiet area.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 13, 2023
Paolo
ItalyA little slow procedure for checking-in.
Very nice location next to the city centre and in front of the park of the river. The room was really confortable, so very excellent the breakfast.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 24, 2023
Cornrad
DenmarkRoom prices are high
Great Hotel in Joensuu, nice made rooms, great breakfast and friendly staff. Everything in walking distance, super close to train and bus.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 14, 2023
Olympia
BelgiumNothing to mention
Location was excellent! I was lucky to experience a snowy day which made the location even more beautiful! :) The room was very clean and quiet.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 19, 2023
Ebra
FinlandHaven't had time to use the Spa and the Gym :( I could not find any brushing or waxing machine or tool for shining my shoes which was getting muddy and dirty during winter. And self-check in was not recognising my booking.
The area, Quietness, easy access and having wings on two sides of the hotel. and off course the ginger shots in the morning. There was also modernism in the architecture of the hotel which makes it kinda lux.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: November 14, 2022
Mitja
SloveniaToo soft bed, inside led lights (probably for emergency call)
About breakfast more imagination, for example different warm food like vegetable...
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: October 27, 2022
Christine
Finlandthe property is beautiful and clean
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: September 22, 2022
William
IcelandNothing, we loved it
Beautiful tastefully decorated hotel next to the rail station, wonderful food, great showers, very comfortable beds
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 11, 2022
Harry
Finlandsmall room loud music from bar empty fritz, no drinks, nothing… dogs barking on some of the room no free parking for car
breakfast and spa. sauna, steam room good warm pool good
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: August 14, 2022
Sami
FinlandThe spa should have been included in the price.
Great breakfast.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: July 17, 2022
Saara
NorwayEverything was good.
The hotel is conviniently located between the railway station and the city centre. I had an issue with something in my room, and was prepared to give a lenghty explanation, but the receptionist found an immediate solution in an effective and helpful manner. This friendly "customer first" attitude makes me want to come back. The absolute highlight of the stay was the generous breakfast spread with a good, varied selection to choose from.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 2, 2022
Salttu
FinlandNo free parking. The sauna was in renovation.
Great breakfast, big comfortable bed, huge pillows. All in all, a good place to stay.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 26, 2022
Sanna
Finlandall the stuff in the hotel, the staff.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 23, 2022
Markku
FinlandBar closed at 11pm
Nice staff, quiet
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: April 10, 2022
Leena
FinlandParking is available across the road, but despite huge space and the effort of driving there and (albeit short) walk back, it costs you 16 eur per day in this remote city.
Modern, comfortable, extremely nice staff. Lovely local products available eg at breakfast buffet. Very good food at restaurant, real pros at the bar.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: September 1, 2021
Carla
FinlandThe train station was under construction, so it was a bit confusing and I couldnt find the right place at first. It could be the phone signal was not that accurate.
The breakfast was lovely, croissants, heart shaped bread and hot chocolate. The hotel is beautifully decorated, enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Jani
FinlandEven we were on 4th floor, couldn’t sleep from the noise, people shouting and arguing loudly until 3 am
Clean, quite new facilities
Stayed in March 2024
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