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Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

3.5 of 5
Asema Aukio 2, Helsinki 60100, Finland (Vironniemi)
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Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Ranked #20 of 69 hotels in Helsinki
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Derby, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

3 of us in a good-sized room. Location of the hotel is just great and helps to get around easily. Breakfast was good, offering a good variety of food. Overall we were pleased with the service - Staff could smile more though. We stayed in the hotel few hours a day mainly for sleeping, so having a centrally located hotel... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

I reviewed this earleir during a business trip. This time we were on a weekend getaway trip. Has to say that this time experience was a kind of poor. At least from value point of view. The room was much worse and worn out. Checkin and out were overloaded (more staff or better processes please). But breakfast - awful for... More

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Cocoa Beach, FL
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This hotel has a wonderful breakfast buffet, helpful staff and rooms that are clean, comfy and very nice. I stayed a week in a superior single room with a discount for seniors. It was a great experience. The hotel is central and an easy walk to the main shopping streets, restaurants, museums, etc. It is even attached to a department... More

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Tampere, Finland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Centre of Helsiki, very near railway station. Oldfashion style and comortable staying. rooms may be little old but cosy. Restaurants are very good as food too. Sauna have no windows, but still its very good and nice. Towels you can find from sauna.

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St. Petersburg, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Stayed in Sokos Vaakuna 1 night, on my way home from Thailand. Calm and nice furniture room, friendly personal, nice view to the Central railway station, great breakfast. I would recommend this hotel for business, tourist, family trip. But price is expensive, 160 euros per night, so it is better to find some discounts, special offers.

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Brisbane, Australia
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86 reviews 86 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We stayed two nights here prior to fly out to start our fortnight in Finland. Clean comfortable and the staff most helpful. The hotel is conveniently located close to the train station and close to the airport bus shuttle and walking distance to many sites. We had to leave the hotel very early prior to the official start of breakfast... More

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Herndon, Virginia
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56 reviews 56 reviews
22 hotel reviews
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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We stayed in this hotel on our first night in Finland and again on our last night. We had 2 completely different rooms. The first was OK but small with a very small bathroom. The room was clean and beds were comfortable. The second room was much larger with a shower and tub in the bathroom. Again, clean and the... More

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Vaasa, Finland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Every now and again, when it fits my work, I book a stay at Vaakuna. It always delivers that same old school cityhotel charm, without feeling outdated. The view from the last three floors is always a joy, no matter if your facing Kamppi or Eliel square. You have the buzz of Helsinki right at your feet. The service is... More

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Helsinki
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24 reviews 24 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Hotel Vaakuna has a totally central location in Helsinki, accross the railwaystation. The house is full of history, planned for the olympic games 1940 in Helsinki (cancelled because of the war). Location is perfect if you are coming by airport buss or train. Outside it can be a little restless and noisy in the evenings, also not so clean. There... More

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Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

This hotel we have stayed at before numerous times and love the quirky, subtle features. This time we came with kids in tow. The location is fantastically convenient, especially that the Finnair airport bus is just across the road, and the hotel check in was easy, room was clean, well presented, and welcoming after a long day. The little touches... More

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Hilkka J, Front Office Manager at Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, responded to this review
21 April 2013

Dear Nathan, Thank you very much for your review and your rating. I am very glad that you had an overall enjoyable experience in our hotel. The interior in the hotel is actually its origin and many parts of the building and the design are protected by the Finnish National Board of Antiquities. Again, thank you for your review. I... More

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Also Known As:
Sokos Hotel Helsinki
Address: Asema Aukio 2, Helsinki 60100, Finland
Region: Finland > Southern Finland > Helsinki > Vironniemi
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#17 Family Hotels in Helsinki
Price range (per night): S$177 - 350
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The beautiful functionalist Sokos Hotel Vaakuna is located on the best spot in town, in the centre of everything, with all of central Helsinki within easy reach. The hotel comprises 270 rooms for non-smokers with sound-insulated windows and individual room cooling system. From the balconies of the rooms on floor 9, you see Helsinki in all its glory. The hotel also has 6 comfortable meeting rooms. The present ambiance of the hotel, completed in 1952, is a splendid show of Finnish design traditions. The hotel is protected by the National Board of Antiquities. ... more   less 
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