Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Rooms and prices
Description
The hotel is located in the city centre close to the railway station and main city attractions. In walking distance - metro Rautatieasema and the Museum of modern art Cam. From the lobby you can get to the Mall.
Built: 1952
Location: Helsinki, 21 km from the international airport.
Consists of an 8-storey building.
The hotel has 270 rooms.
On the hotel territory: a rooftop terrace, restaurant, shopping Mall, sauna
The distance to the nearest airport is 21 km.
Policies and conditions
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
- Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 32 per day.
- Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
No extra beds are available.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay. - WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
- Payment options: American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, Maestro, Bankcard, No prepayment
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- ATM
- Shopping on site
- Computer
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Newspapers
- Gift shop
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Express check-out
- Fire Extinguisher
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Smoke Detector
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Breakfast/lunch to go
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- German
- English
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Business center
- Fax machine
- Conference Hall
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Doctor
- Sauna
- First Aid Kit
- Children's playground
- Pets allowed
- Temperature control for staff
- Personal protection equipment for staff
- Extra decontamination measures
- Temperature control for guests
- Personal protection equipment for guests
- Contactless check-in and/or check-out
- Individually packaged food
- Additional measures against COVID-19
Street view
Video: Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Finland
Map
Reviews
I booked this hotel because of its gym, but there is no gym in the building. They offer to use the gym in another hotel which is at least 10 minutes walk from this hotel! Do they expect guests to walk to the gym in freezing winter conditions?! This was not mentioned anywhere during my booking.
The coffee in breakfast was filter coffee and not good and they charge for anything other than that. So I paid for an espresso which was not that different from their filter coffee.
I couldn’t find any information regarding restaurant and room service in the room. There was only a piece of old paper with some useless information. The room was also old and the bathroom would definitely benefit from a renovation.
There is no gym in the hotel; they say you can use the gym in the other hotel, which a 10 min walk from there… but that is super inconvenient. Any hotel can claim to have a gym this way then!
The service is definitely 3 stars or less. It is not a cheap hotel but the service is kind of cheap. There are a couple of crisps and candies sold next to the reception… is this a hostel or what?!
•There is no information about sauna and the supposedly gym hours when you check in, neither in the room.
•There is no menu of the restaurant in the room.
•No info about the minibar prices, or whether it is free.
•The breakfast has many options but not very high quality food.
•The coffee is bad, and the whole rooftop restaurant does not have a proper coffee machine.
I was traveling with a baby and there were several elements that made me happy: Room was spacious, even the pram fitted in easily. There was a king-size bed and a bathtub, both helpful with a small baby.
The breakfast was really good and the staff brought a bib to the little one, which I wasn’t expecting.
Great location at the city center next to the railway station, ie. good connection to the airport.
Breakfast is on the 10th floor. You get every morning for free a vieuw over the city. The hotel is from 1952 Olympic games. It is certainly not outdated, but breases the atmosphere of that moment in rime. Well done by the magazine and staff. I was lucky to have a corner hotel room. Very spacious. The break buffet has a wide range of food. International and Finnish. Separate counter for gluten free. I am a returning customer.
I do not know what the criterias for hotel rating are in Finland, but this hotel definitely does not meet a 4 star hotel requirements from any western Europe country.
The space feels extremely clunky, with an extremely tiny bathroom.
No amenities offered. Tiny desk to work from. Extremely stiff bed and pillows. Easily had my two worst nights of the year in this hotel.
Breakfast was great 👍
Saunas a little dated
Long hallways, nice building though
Very clean rooms, nicely renovated, excellent bed, linen and towels.
Non caffeinated tea was not available in the room selection.
Snow removal machines were very loud late in night and early morning.
Room tablet did not work until some reset
Frequently asked questions about Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
How much does it cost to stay at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?
The cost of living in Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki depends on the date, rate, number of guests etc. Enter your dates to see prices.
Which sights are located near Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?
The nearest sights are: Kamppi Chapel (190 m), Finnish National Gallery (370 m) and National Museum of Finland (600 m)
Which room categories are available in the Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?
You can book Other, Economy room, Economy Single room, Economy Double room, Standard room, Standard room with city view, Standard room with view, Standard room with balcony, Standard Club room, Standard Club room with city view, Standard Single room, Standard Single room with balcony, Standard Double room, Standard Triple room, Standard Quadruple room, Standard Family room, Standard Family room with city view, Standard Single Family room, Standard Triple Family room, Standard Single room with city view, Standard Double room with courtyard view, Standard Double room with balcony, Standard Double Club room, Standard Double Club room with city view, Standard Double Family room, Standard Double Family room with city view, Standard Double room with city view, Comfort room, Comfort Single room, Comfort Double room, Business room, Business Single room, Business Double room, Superior room, Superior room with city view, Superior room with balcony, Superior Single room, Superior Single room with balcony, Superior Double room, Superior Triple room, Superior Family room, Superior Double room with city view, Superior Double room with view, Superior Double room with balcony, Deluxe room, Deluxe room with balcony, Deluxe Single room, Deluxe Single room with balcony, Deluxe Triple room, Deluxe Double room, Deluxe Double room with view, Deluxe Double room with balcony, Executive room, Executive Single room, Executive Double room, Executive Double room with sea view, Premium room, Premium Single room, Premium Double room, Classic room, Classic Single room, Classic Triple room, Classic Double room, Grand room, Luxury room, Luxury Double room, Junior Suite, Single Junior Suite, Double Junior Suite, Standard Junior Suite, Suite, Suite with sea view, 1 Bedroom Suite, Single Suite, Family Suite, Double Suite, Standard Suite, Business Suite, Business Single Suite, Business Double Suite, Deluxe Suite, Deluxe Attic Suite, Deluxe Single Suite, Executive Suite, Presidential Suite, Grand Suite, Cottage, Superior Cottage, Standard Chalet, Grand Chalet in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates
What are the check-in and check-out times at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?
Check-in at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is possible from 15:00, check-out is until 12:00.