Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Hameenlinna

Sokos Vaakuna is located very conveniently less than 5 min walk from the railway station, 5 min walk from Verkatehdas venue, 10-15 min walk from the city center and right by the lake, with a view to Häme castle. Some of the rooms have balconies. The hotel is clean and of sufficient level (3-star level), the breakfast and restaurant are nice and service very good all over the hotel.

This was our third stay at this hotel. Decision to choose this hotel was easy and based on our previous positive experiences. During this stay we were travelling with an infant and requested a room with a crib. We were not just given a room with a crib but it was also a room with a great view of the lake Vanajavesi. Our room was clean with all the usual amenities (locker, tea/coffee maker, small fridge etc.). The bed was very comfortable, bathroom was clean and shower was tidy. Our daughter also slept well in the crib provided by the hotel. The breakfast was usual Sokos breakfast with continental and finnish options. It was good spread with lots to choose from. The hotel is within short walking distance from the railway station and within walking distance from the city center. The Häme castle and other tourist attractions are within short walk from the hotel. Parking fees at hotel were reasonable at 14 EUR/day. We had a peaceful and comfortable stay at this hotel. We will certainly consider staying here again.

Very small room, no air conditioning or frigde/ minibar. Tee supplies in the room but no spoons. Breakfast is ok, but you need to know in beforehand what time you want to eat (split to several timeslots). Good location, great walking paths just a step from the hotel door.

Hôtel assez beau proche de la gare et d’’un joli lac. Nous avons aimé la délicatesse du personnel et l’emplacement, l’aspect très fonctionnel des chambres (mais l’insonorisation est à revoir et nous n’avons rien perdu des ébats de nos voisins de chambre!) Nous aurions apprécié un petit-déjeuner de meilleure qualité et moins dans l’obscurité. Malgré ces nuances critiques nous recommandons tout de même cet hôtel et nous y retournerons.