Best Four Star Hotels in Joensuu

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu is in the heart of Joensuu, within a 5-minute walk of Town Hall and Taitokortteli. This upscale hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Carelicum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Joensuu Art Museum.Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a nightclub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.Enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine at Amarillo, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Joensuu? This hotel has 431 square feet (40 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 144 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.

The facilities look great, we had booked the Superior King for two nights. However, the room was extremely dusty and I struggled to sleep as I am asthmatic. We asked reception to send a cleaner to dust the room which they were happy to do. The cleaner came while we were out and had cleaned the bathroom but all the dust in the sleeping area was untouched. We ate at the restaurant and the food was delicious, however, the waiter dropped one of the dishes on my partner and newborn baby. She did apologize profusely. We were also double charged for an item and when I queried this, I was told their system doesn't work well and returning the money would be difficult and they would prefer us to just take something of the value of the overcharge instead of a refund. When I walked away I was told they could just return the overcharge. Spa is lovely but unfortunately the negative outweighed the positive and I would be unlikely to recommend to a friend. There was no compensation for the lack of cleanliness or the food being splattered all over my partner's and baby's clothes. I would have expected at least some level of a good will gesture.

The location of the hotel is very good, out of the train station, crossing the bridge and walking less than fifteen minutes. There is a bus stop at the door, which is convenient for travel. The rooms are large, clean and have a sauna to experience the Finnish lifestyle. Breakfast is good and the hotel also serves lunch and dinner. Shopping malls, supermarkets and restaurants in the central area are very close and convenient.

Großes, gut ausgestattetes Zimmer mit bequemen Betten. Frühstücksbuffet mit karelischen Spezialitäten. Die kann man in aller Ruhe genießen, das Buffet wird nämlich nicht sofort abgeräumt. Besonders am Wochenende weiß das jeder zu schätzen, der mal in einem finnische Hotel um 9.45 Uhr (bei 10 Uhr Frühstücksende) kaum noch was bekam. Gute Lage, zu Fuß sind Bahnhof, Marktplatz und die Sehenswürdigkeiten zu erreichen.

The hotel service is very good, there are several bicycles that can be used for free, there is free coffee and tea in the lobby after ten in the morning, and pets are allowed.