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Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

4.0 star property

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room
Reception
Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Itäranta 1, Joensuu, 80100
  • Place, Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Joensuu Art Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Joensuu
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Joensuu (JOE)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room (Extra bed possible) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room (Extra bed possible)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Two extra beds possible) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Two extra beds possible) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

Riverside hotel with full-service spa and bars/lounges
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a nightclub. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
During your stay at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel, you're just a quick walk from Ilosaaren uimaranta. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Treat yourself with a visit to the full-service spa
  • Amenities include newspapers, 13 meeting rooms and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and a sauna
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Town Hall and Taitokortteli
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 business-friendly Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Joensuu hotel is smoke free.

Bistro Heili – This restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Lobby bar – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

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 13 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

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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 provided

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 2 September to 6 September:
  • Sauna
  • Spa

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 at the property

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 13 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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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).

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