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  • 172 sq ft
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  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 215 sq ft
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About the neighborhood

Joensuu

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Town Hall and Taitokortteli. This 237-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Taitokortteli - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Orthodox Church of St Nicholas - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Joensuu Art Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Joensuu - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Joensuu Station - 2 min walk
  • Joensuu (JOE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hesburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffee House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fafa's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Heili - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosso - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and bars
Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel features a full-service spa, a nightclub, and karaoke. Self parking is offered for EUR 13 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a 24-hour gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include electric kettles, hair dryers, and phones. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

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.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self 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 crib
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1977
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per accommodation, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

This hotel in Joensuu is within a 10-minute walk of Ilosaaren uimaranta, Taitokortteli, and Town Hall. You'll also find Joensuu Art Museum and Carelicum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

Yes, covered parking is offered for EUR 13 per day. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

There is a full-service spa at this available for guests to enjoy at this hotel.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel include a casino at the property?

No, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including 2 bars, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel serves brunch for a surcharge at Bistro Heili.

Will Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel for a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

The closest major airport to Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel is Joensuu (JOE), which is 8.3 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

No, at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 482 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Inga

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angelo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Youri, Petrozavodsk, Karelia, Russia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Nice place, nice hotel, excellent cuisine. I love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jyrki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice and handy location

Location handy and nice, close the center. Friendly breakfast servings. Excellent organic oatmeal. Could there be a morning sauna, too?

8/10 Good

Matti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for business and pleasure

Nice and easy stay. Modern rooms.

8/10 Good

Matti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and modern hotel close to services and nature

Good local breakfast and nice service. Rooms are modern and clean. Wifi works perfectly. If you don't like bathtubs request a room with normal shower.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good central location & friendly staff

Good central location on Las Ramblas if one does not mind the underground & car noise. The drainage smell was not pleasant. The staff was friendly. The bedding was very clean but did smell musky which stopped me from sleeping. Stained rugs is not pleasant also.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Sokos Hotel Kimmel review

The Hotel was cold on a chilly Saturday afternoon and night. It was ok on Sunday. The decor is a real time warp from the early 1970's, surprising really since the hotel was built much later than this. The breakfast offering was wide and varied, as much as you can eat; some people really did their best to get an Olympic medal for bingeing. The room did have odours of stale tobacco; not good for non smokers. Overall it was an ok price for an ok place.

8/10 Good

Doni, Prijedor, BA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good accomodation

Accomodation is really good. Restaurant is great but the prices are also higher that in some hotels in the city.

8/10 Good

Tuula

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy walk into town. Comfortable

Easy walk into town. Comfortable and pleasant room. Have to pay extra for parking. Hotel vibe was quite uninspired though so really just a stopover location.

8/10 Good

Margaret, Croatia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Be sure to stay in renovated rooms!

This is a very nice hotel located on the river in Joensuu. However, when you book economy rooms you may be located in the unrenovated rooms. They are ok, but the windows do not open and they are run down. The renovated rooms are very nice. I stay in this hotel for the wonderful sauna and small indoor pool as well as the quiet location on the river.

8/10 Good

jouni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikke

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aidon ystävällinen palvelu. Myös koiramme huomioitiin kivasti.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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