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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
January 2025

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Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Meeting facility
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Possentie 7, Hameenlinna, 13200
  • Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo
    5 min walk
  • Sairion ranta
    14 min walk
  • Palanderin Talo
    15 min walk

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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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Room

Scandic Hämeenlinna City

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
3.9 out of 5, Good, (772)
The price is AU$229
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Scandic Hämeenlinna City

About the area

Hameenlinna

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna places you in the centre of Hameenlinna, within just a 15-minute stroll of Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo and Sairion ranta. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Le Blason, is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the sauna along with access to free bike hire and hiking/biking trails. 1615 square feet (150 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Hameenlinna hotel include Palanderin Talo and Sibelius Childhood Home.

What's nearby

  • Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo - 5 min walk
  • Palanderin Talo - 15 min walk
  • Hame Castle - 4 min drive
  • Aulanko Nature Reserve - 4 min drive
  • Parola Armour Museum - 10 min drive

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

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and sauna
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna offers its guests a sauna and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1615 square feet (150 square metres) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna also features a terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hameenlinna hotel.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1615 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1989
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna offers 123 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna

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

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: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

What is the cancellation policy at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Yep, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna has a covered self car park for EUR 14 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Yep, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna is a short 14-minute walk from Sairion ranta.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

No, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Furry friends are welcome at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, with food and water bowls on offer.

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 398 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.