Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel in Joensuu
✅ Excellent food and service repeatedly noted, with highlights like local Karelian rice pastries and banana-chocolate cake ✅ Convenient location next to the railway station and close to the city center ✅ Clean and spacious rooms with professional and friendly staff ✅ Good breakfast variety including gluten-free and vegetarian options ✅ Free bike rentals and a large summer terrace at the restaurant were appreciated ❌ Noise from the nightclub can be heard in rooms until around 3 am ❌ Parking availability was mentioned as an issue by some guests ❌ Some rooms experienced weak WiFi signal ❌ Spa access requires an additional fee and sauna usage time is limited ❌ Housekeeping inconsistencies reported during busy periods, including uncleaned rooms and missing slippers
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Description
Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel is a 4-star hotel established in 1977, located in the city of Joensuu along the Pielisjoki river and near a park. The hotel offers 230 rooms across a 4-floor building with various room types including Standard Single, Standard Double, Superior Double, Superior X, Junior Suite, and Suite. Guests can enjoy amenities such as two restaurants, a pub, a nightclub, a terrace, an indoor pool, gym facilities, and a spa and wellness center available for an extra fee. The hotel provides free bike rentals and free parking, as well as family-friendly rooms and facilities for disabled guests. Expect air conditioning, WiFi, 24-hour reception, and express check-in/check-out services. Breakfast options include gluten-free and vegetarian buffet choices, though additional fees apply. Pets are allowed on request with a daily fee. The hotel has a solid rating of 8.4/10, praised for cleanliness, services, location, and professional staff.
Location
The hotel is situated right in front of the Joensuu railway station, making it convenient for travelers taking early trains to Helsinki or other destinations. It lies about 11 km from Joensuu International Airport. The city center and market square are within walking distance, and the Ilosaaren uimaranta beach is only 330 meters away. Nearby dining options include the Ravintola Kerubi restaurant just 277 meters away, rated highly at 9/10, and the Rautatieasema café 212 meters from the hotel. The riverside location beside the Pielisjoki river adds a scenic aspect to the hotel’s setting.
Tips
- If you plan to attend early morning train departures, the hotel's proximity to the railway station is very convenient.
- For a quieter stay, request a room away from the nightclub area as noise has been reported until 3 am.
- Consider bringing your own slippers or checking room cleanliness carefully, especially during busy events, as housekeeping service quality has varied.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Gluten-free, Vegetarian Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Fee: €15.00 (approx. US$17.37) per room per day
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed on request
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, DinersClub, MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Express check-out
- Fire Extinguisher
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Electric car charging
- Bridal suite
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Linens
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
- Iron and board
- Laundry
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Iron
- Bar
- Diet menu (on request)
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Vending machine
- Bottled water (at extra charge)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- German
- English
- Italian
- Multi-language staff
- Bike rental
- Karaoke
- Nightclub
- Hiking
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Swimming pool
- Beach/pool towels
- Business center
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Cycling
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Pets allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 330 m. It takes 5 minutes To the beach!
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Reviews
Rooms were little loud, one could easily hear the night club until 3 am.
Only issue is parking.
It locates just in front of train station, with nice breakfast, but it may have weak wifi in the room…., also limited time for Sauna is a bit pity
It was a biathlon season there. The first part of World Cup. We lived there on the 2 floor with other athletes. It was completely inconvenient. The smell of socks and uniforms. IT WAS not A PROBLEM of the athletes, but the problem of the hotel that it was not fixed en resolved. Our room was not cleaned en prepared good! We had old socks from somebody en the hairy razor in the bathroom. I tried to communicate with the reception. But not has been cleaned, only sock were removed, but not the razor. We stayed there 3 days en 2 night. The room was not completely cleaned, with a baby it was complicated. The spa was not included in the room price. You have to pay.
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Frequently asked questions about Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel
How far is Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel from the nearest airport?
The hotel is located 11 km from Joensuu International Airport.
Are pets allowed at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?
Yes, pets are allowed on request with a fee of €15.00 (approximately US$17.82) per room per day.
What types of rooms are available at this hotel?
Room types include Standard Single room, Standard Double room, Superior Double room, Superior X room, Junior Suite, and Suite.
Is breakfast included and what options are available?
Breakfast is available with gluten-free and vegetarian buffet options, but additional fees apply and are paid at the property.
Does the hotel have facilities for disabled guests?
Yes, the hotel offers facilities for disabled guests.
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