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Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

4.0 star property
Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to Town Hall

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Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

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Aerial view
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Property entrance
Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Two extra beds possible) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio

Overview of Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Itäranta 1, Joensuu, 80100
  • Popular LocationBistro Heili1 min walk
  • Popular LocationJoensuu Station2 min walk
  • Popular LocationIlosaaren uimaranta6 min walk
  • AirportJoensuu (JOE)12 min drive
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Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

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

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

cleanliness

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

Standard Room (Extra bed possible)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room

cleanliness

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

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

cleanliness

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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About the area

Joensuu

Located in Joensuu, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel is in the city centre and on a river. Carelicum and Joensuu Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Town Hall and Orthodox Church of St Nicholas. Don't miss out on a visit to Botania. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Taitokortteli - 9 min walk
  • Joensuu Art Museum - 12 min walk
  • Orthodox Church of St Nicholas - 12 min walk
  • Carelicum - 13 min walk
  • University of Joensuu - 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 eco-certified hotel near Town Hall
Located close to Taitokortteli and Carelicum, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel provides a nightclub, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Bistro Heili, features brunch. In addition to 2 bars and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • A TV in reception, meeting rooms and karaoke
  • A lift, a banquet hall and a vending machine
Room features
All 237 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key – 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 22 2024 to April 26 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel pet-friendly?

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

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

As of 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel on 26 Apr 2024 start from £109.70, 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 Kimmel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 12 per day.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

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

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel located?

Located in the heart of Joensuu, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Town Hall and Taitokortteli. Joensuu Art Museum and Joensuu Taidemuseo are also within 15 minutes. Joensuu Station is only a 2-minute walk.

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 362 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 362 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 362 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 362 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 362 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

General hotel information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0
Address
Itäranta 1, Joensuu