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Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

4.0 star property
Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to Town Hall

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Aerial view
Sauna, spa tub, steam room
Front of property
Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Two extra beds possible) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Sauna, spa tub, steam room
Reviews
8.0

Very good

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Map
Itäranta 1, Joensuu, 80100
  • Popular LocationTaitokortteli9 min walk
  • Popular LocationJoensuu Art Museum12 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Joensuu4 min drive
  • AirportJoensuu (JOE)12 min drive

Room options

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room (Extra bed possible)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Single Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Two extra beds possible)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Joensuu

Located in Joensuu, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel is in the city center 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 an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Taitokortteli - 9 min walk
  • Joensuu Art Museum - 12 min walk
  • Joensuu Taidemuseo - 12 min walk
  • University of Joensuu - 4 min drive
  • Ruusupuisto - 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 onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Bistro Heili, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. 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
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 237 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Heili
  • Lobby bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 13

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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

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 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 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?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out 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. 100 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 368 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 368 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 traveler
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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018