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Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

4.0 star property
Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to Town Hall

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Aerial view
Sauna, hot tub, steam room
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lunch, dinner and brunch served
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym

Check out the area

Map
Itäranta 1, Joensuu, 80100
  • Popular LocationTaitokortteli9 min walk
  • Popular LocationJoensuu Art Museum12 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Joensuu4 min drive
  • AirportJoensuu (JOE)12 min drive

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Two extra beds possible)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Two extra beds possible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Extra bed possible)

Standard Room (Extra bed possible)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Two extra beds possible)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Two extra beds possible)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Two extra beds possible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is NZ$337
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
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About the area

Joensuu

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel puts you in the heart of Joensuu, within just a 10-minute stroll of Town Hall and Taitokortteli. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, Bistro Heili, is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. Lobby bar is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Enjoy the nightclub, 24-hour gym, sauna and karaoke. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. 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. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Joensuu hotel include Joensuu Art Museum and Joensuu Taidemuseo.

What's nearby

  • Taitokortteli - 9 min walk
  • Joensuu Art Museum - 12 min walk
  • Joensuu Taidemuseo - 12 min walk
  • University of Joensuu - 4 min drive
  • Ruusupuisto - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Joensuu Station - 2 min walk
  • Joensuu (JOE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hesburger - 8 min walk
  • Viihdekeilahalli Cosmic - 8 min walk
  • Ravintola Kerubi - 5 min walk
  • Robert's Coffee Joensuu - 10 min walk
  • Bar Cafe Vispiläkauppa - 9 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to Town Hall
Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 13 meeting rooms available. A nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the eco-certified Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Joensuu hotel is smoke free.

  • 237 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1977
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel offers 237 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Joensuu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Heili
  • Lobby bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1977
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per accommodation, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 12 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

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

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

As of 22 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel on 22 Jun 2024 start from NZ$242.33, 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.

Is parking available at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

Yep, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel has a covered self car park for EUR 12 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

Yep, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel is a short 6-minute walk from Ilosaaren uimaranta.

Is there a spa on site at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna.

What luxury perks are available at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel features a full-service spa, a nightclub and 2 bars.

Is Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel is a hit with families.

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

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

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

Yep, you can grab a meal at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel's onsite restaurant that serves brunch, lunch and dinner.

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

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

Are pets allowed at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

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

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 368 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Ismaila

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Olli

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room, good service.
Clean rooma, fast check in and out. Good breakfast. Basic room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Vinoth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Need renovation
Need renovation if they want to keep up the 4 star.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Dr I C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room rater hot and stuffy in the warm weather, however the window opened which solved the problem! Good Wi-Fi and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Above the average
Since we went on a business trip, they came to the hotel only to spend the night. The room was large enough, we did not feel cramped. Loved the breakfasts, plentiful and hearty. The area where the hotel is located is quiet and calm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Jukka

Disliked: Cleanliness
Service in restaurant poor!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018