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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a sauna

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Exterior
Lounge
Reception
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna is on serene lakeside grounds. Guests enjoy a full breakfast buffet, unwind in the sauna, or borrow bicycles to explore nature. The hotel offers in-room WiFi, complimentary newspapers, and dining at Le Blasan restaurant with regional flavors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Possentie 7, Hameenlinna, 13200

What's nearby

  • Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palanderin Talo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hame Castle - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Aulanko Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Linna Golf & Country Club - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hameenlinna Station - 3 min walk
  • Tampere (TMP-Pirkkala) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ravintola Iso Huvila - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vanai Bistro & Bastu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Olutravintola Birger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Bora - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Siddhartha - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

Hotel by the lake, remodeled in 2025
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Le Blason, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free bicycle rentals, self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
Room features
All 123 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showers
  • 55-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

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 17 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Le Blason

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 17 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Hameenlinna
Sokos Vaakuna
Sokos Vaakuna Hameenlinna
Vaakuna
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Hameenlinna
Original Sokos Vaakuna
Original Sokos Vaakuna Hameenlinna
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Hotel
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Hameenlinna
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Hotel Hameenlinna

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Self parking is available for EUR 17 per night.

What time is check-in at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna located?

Located in the heart of Hameenlinna, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo, Sairion ranta, and Palanderin Talo. Sibelius Childhood Home and Sibelius Birthplace are also within 15 minutes. Hameenlinna Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 408 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mikiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful and calm place, with nice breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location and restaurant were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander

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

Good place to stay. All is nice

Good place to stay, sadly the sauna was not working this time and the restaurant was closed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
restaraunt was closed for dinner both nights we stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

J A

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

Ok stay, why no gym or mini fridge in room

Hotel is good, very good breakfast. Room was ok. My only disappointments : no mini fridge to cool something and no gym! I think for a small town like this they should make parking free
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place, will stay here more often

If you take the new rooms, they are nice and compact. The TV screen is a bit out kf proportion, but I actually enjoyed the size more and more watching from bed. Food in the restaurant is good, the chef has been given a lot of freedom, this shows in a good way. Friendly people and the know how to make a good mocktail. Take the sauna. Good and relaxing place to chill with a alcohol free Heineken.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Viihtyisää asumista lähellä kaupungin keskustaa

Vastaremontoitu huone oli kauniisti valaistu ja mukava. Sängyt eivät olleet (onneksi) upottavan pehmeät, toisin kuin joissain hotelleissa. Huone oli siisti.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timo

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

Hyvä yöpymiskokemus

Tyylikäs hotelli järven rannassa lähellä keskustaa. Remontti tulossa vuoden lopussa. Hyvä perinteinen aamupala.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kiva hotelli, upealla paikalla. Erinomainen palvelu ja hyvä aamiainen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Matkalla pyörätuolin kanssa

Esteetön huone oli siisti ja apuvälineillä hyvin saavutettavissa. Huoneiden äänieristys on huono, muiden huoneiden äänet kuuluivat häiritsevästi seinien läpi. Muuten hotelliviikonloppu oli oikein onnistunut. Henkilökunta oli ystävällistä ja aamupala hyvin runsas. Hotelli on pian menossa remonttiin, joten äänieristys tulee luultavasti remontin myötä parantumaan huomattavasti.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henna

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

Mukava hotelli

Mukava ja hieno huone, hyvä palvelu.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tiina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elämyksellinen kokemus teatteri-illan jälkeen. Uskomattoman upea ja lämmin elokuun lopun ilta huipentui terassilla järven rannalla nautittuun ihanaan illalliseen. Kaikki oli kohdillaan!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pirjo

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

Suosittelen

Rauhallinen ja hyvä paikka. Uskomattoman hyvää ruokaa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pirjo

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

Suosittelen

Rauhallinen ja hyvä paikka.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

Miellyttävä hotelli

Huone oli oikein siisti, simppeli sisustus on helpompi pitää puhtaanakin. Ei kokolattiamattoa. Viihtyisä huone, kaunis näköala. Muutenkin hotelli oli viihtyisä ja palvelut toimivat hyvin. Sijainti erittäin hyvä, jos kulkee junalla tai autolla.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nukutun yön jälkeen

Sänky oli huono ja se nitisi ja natisi ja oli muhkurainen. Tyyny oli huono, eikä tukenut niskaa/hartioita. Käytävillä hirveää metakkaa yöllä (klo 2.07) Aamiainen oli hyvä, toki tila oli melko hämyisä.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willem

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

Prima verblijf

Prima hotel, goed ontbijt met een goed en gezellig restaurant. Loopafstand van het centrum
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Milla

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

Joulu 2023

Oikein tunnellmallinen kaunis hotelli. Pysäköintimaksu yöpyvälle oli kyllä todella tyyris. Aamiainen hyvä ja kivasti katettu. Miinus ikkunan alapuolella olevasta tupakointi paikasta. Haju tuli huoneeseen, mikä oli todella epämiellyttävää. Huoneet kuitenkin siistit ja kodikkaat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra beliggenhet. God frokosr. Savnet kjöleskap og safe på rommet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ulla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotelli oli mukavan täynnä ja kaikki toimi. Respan henkilökunta hiukan nihkeä kiireessä.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Jari

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Renovering behövs

Riktigt tråkiga rum med låg standard i förhållande till priset. Dock är läget väldigt bra med en trevlig bar/restaurang mot vattnet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Vackert beläget hotell

Från rummet hade vi vackert utsikt över sjön. God, riklig frukost. Uppskattade att man kunde välja tidig frukost. Sköna promenadvägar och -stigar längst vattnet. Bra parkering; kostade 14 e. Nöjd med vistelsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huoneet oli erittäin siistit. Ainoa mikä oli että sängyt oli erittäin pehmeät olemme tottuneet kovempiin sänkyihin
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

N viikon visiitti

Ihan Ok hotelli, kolmen tähteä antaisin vaikka hintaan nähden odotin hiukka parempaa. Oman auton parkkeeraaminen saisi kyllä kuulua hintaan. Huone oli viileä mutta kahden täkin kanssa nukkui ihan hyvin. Ikkunasta avautui näköala Vanajavedelle. Lyhyt kävelymatka kaupungille. Aamiainen oli hyvä vaikka jäinkin kaipaamaan greippimehua. Croisantit ei vieneet ajatuksia Ranskanmaalle.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jaakko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hyvä sijainti ja kaunis maisema ja lähellä kaupunkia,mainio aamupala
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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