Joensuu: hotel con bar

The location is very good in the city center, just next to market. Walking distance from railway station is less than 10 minutes. The service at the hotel was quite friendly, but I was so disappointed they did not informed me beforehand about legionella bacterial in the water. They said it is not advisable to have a shower at all and that was a big minus after travelling about 4,5 hours and arriving quite late in the hotel. The room itself was clean and ok basic level, I would say 3 stars. The room was quiet. The breakfast was also basic, nothing suprising there but good.

The Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu offers a pleasant stay in Joensuu for those traveling for business or leisure.From the hotel, Joensuu Airport is just 12km away. Guests will find Joensuun Kuntokeidas, Central Park and Joensuu Main Library just a short distance from the hotel.At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Joensuu hotel offers parking on site.

The location of the hotel is excellent. It is situated between the railway station, the bus station, River Pielisjoki and Park Sirkkalan Puisto. The riverside park is a nice picnic area with tables and benches. There are even fishing possibilities there but notice restriction areas. However, walking distance to the city center and all main attractions is very short. It is also possible to rent Jopo bikes from the hotel. Also electric city scooters are often available in front of the hotel. Our standard room was very nice. We had good beds, an armchair, a big flat-screen television, a self-adjustable air-conditioning system, a ventilation window with an insect net and an empty refrigerator (no minibar). However, the refrigerator was quite loud. Our bathroom was OK but the shower wall was too short. Water came under it and watered the whole bathroom while showering. Breakfast was good. I especially loved local specialties, that is to say Karelian rice pastries and banana-chocolate cake by a local bakery. The breakfast room was so big that there wasn't any congestion there. Park view was very nice. The dinner restaurant of the hotel is good, too. It is also possible to take a drink on the large summer terrace. We didn't test the pampering spa department because there is an admission fee there. Service was very kind in the whole hotel.