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Sokos Hotel Kimmel

4.0 of 5
Itaranta 1, Joensuu 80100, Finland
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Sokos Hotel Kimmel
Ranked #1 of 6 hotels in Joensuu
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011

I am sure the view from the dining room is brilliant as it over looks the river. But, December is not the best time for sight seeing, on account of the darkness. The room was acceptable, but the mini bar was warm. The staff did offer to change my room. The hotel bar was comfortable and the bar tender was... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2011

I stayed here for 4 nights on a businesstrip (room was paid for, so did not know rate). The room was OK, but I better like a big bed and not 2 single ones. I must have been in one of the cheaper rooms, others had bathrobe, toiletries, and watercooker - I did not. Clean. Shower OK. Heated bathroom floor.... More

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Irkutsk, Russia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011
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I stayed at this hotel with my business partners in February 2011. The hotel is conveniently located opposite the train station - about 300 meters across the road. We have registered fast enough. Together with the key on the number we just gave the password to the free internet - speed is good, no complaints. Room is simple, but everything... More

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Joensuu, Finland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011

I stayed one night at this hotel. I had a budget room with my friend. The location is great and there's free admission to the nightclub (Night), and restaurants (Pub Virta and Riverside) and sauna. The breakfast is included and it is generous. We had great time. Unfortunately, the nightclub tends to be more quiet nowadays. The staff was friendly.

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Helsinki, Finland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2011

This hotel is far from fancy so never ever imagine spending a special occasion or a romantic night here. Instead this is an excellent place to get a shower, sleep well and eat a strong breakfast. The hotel is within walking distance (5 to 10 mins depending on highness of the heels...) from the market place and city center. On... More

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Helsinki
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2010

Location is close to railway station, but about 10 min walk from the centre. In summertime this is fien, but in winter its very windy and cold. The basic rooms are veru tired, everything should replased. But they are cheap:) The breakfast is basic, perhaps too basic

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Helsinki, Finland
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2010

The hotel is located opposite the railway station and the city centre is just across the river. The hotel is clean but perhaps a bit spiritless chain hotel. The breakfast buffet is very good. In the basement there is probably the most popular night club of Joensuu, but the noise doesn't reach the rooms. Downstairs there is also a dance... More

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Turku, Finland
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2010
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We stayed in an economy room, so we did not expect luxury.. The furnishings were basic, little old and dated, but the room was clean and spacious. If you bring your laptop, you can use the free internet (no wireless). The staff was very friendly and the breakfast had a good selection. The location is good with beautiful scenery, just... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2010

We stayed for 2 nights. The air conditioning in the room wasn't working properly. We mentioned to the staff after the first night but it still wasn't working well the following night. The breakfast was good especially the freshly baked bread. We had dinner at the Fransmanns restaurant downstairs which was quite good.

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Moscow, Russia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2010
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My friend and I came to Biathlon World Cup in Kontiolahti and stayed in this hotel for 5 days (there are no hotels in Kontiolahti. Joensuu is the closest city to the stadium). So, all girls on the reception were very polite and always ready to help. They were always ready to advise you the best place to do whatever... More

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