Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

You cannot beat the Original Sokos Hotel for its location, the atmosphere and staff. Location is a few minutes from the easy to navigate Central Station.The atmosphere of the older styled building really attracted us.The friendly and helpful staff were great. The buffet breakfast is a great start to any day. We had a queen room balcony upgrade and really made use of the balcony in the evening. We loved the in house sauna and wouldcome back for that alone.. The summer weather was superb and we were able to walk our sox off visiting the city.

Location was superb as it was in the centre of all the tourist attractions, shops and transport. The hotel was in the department store and it had 24 hour super market so we could go straight down to get our essentials. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Very efficient too. Good variety of breakfast selection and the restaurant was on the top floor so it had a nice view. Room is roomy and view was great. We enjoyed it very much.

I appreciate the service staff offered us our room when we arrived an hour earlier to check in time. All staff were friendly and helpful. Luggage storage was very useful, so we could pack a small bag and visit Tallinn for 2 days then return to collect luggage. We get 10% discount at Sokos departmental store downstairs. Great location just opposite Central Station, with nice shopping malls, restaurants and supermarket. Breakfast hall was huge! And with nice food and beverages! The decor nicely related history of the Olympics in 1952.

I must say I didn't expect the room to be big, even though we booked a family room. I could even open all my 3 large suitcases on the floor when I did the packing before we checked out. It is unfair to rate the breakfast as this is the last hotel we stayed for our 15-day trip. The spreads for BF are the same as the same hotel, and we already lost interest in the same old item. The location location location... please do not need to take a taxi from the airport.. the railway station is just right opposite the hotel. The tram station is right outside too about 5 mins walk. There is a 24-hour supermarket right below the building, but pls ask for directions from reception.

Everything! The location was exceptional of course with a wonderful grocery store just downstairs. The hotel is convenient to anywhere you’d like to go. The breakfast was most phenomenal. The staff was endlessly friendly and helpful. This hotel is again right across the street from Helsinki Central Rail Station so we caught our train with such ease. We traveled as a family with a teen and the family room worked perfectly for us!! You won’t be lacking for anything with this hotel.