Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

I never stayed here before the extensive renovations which were finalized by the end of July 2025. We had a 1-night staycation here with friends, and this property has received the most amazing glow up I’ve seen in a while. This property (as in pictures) used to be depressing and visually almost like November in Finland – cold, grey and just unpleasant. The interior designers definitely delivered here, and I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the team for the success. Warm, earthy tones and materials, also some locally sourced design elements – all carefully curated. Even the corridors leading to the rooms were beautiful to look at. Our Suite (517) had a direct lake view and separate living area from the bedroom. The sauna was small but much appreciated. The in-room tech worked as it should – brand new, although not always the smartest (the bedroom and living room shared lighting controls). Sokos Hotels recently refreshed their Originals hotels’ breakfast concept. Fortunately, the breakfast offered at the Le Blason restaurant was just as extensive and delicious as it was pre-renovations. One thing to mention: we would’ve loved to have in-room breakfast and enjoy what our Suite had to offer but at outrageous 22€ per person (on top of the usual breakfast charge!) we definitely did not use this service. I understand the lack of staff sometimes can’t be help, and this is where € comes in to compensate, but in-room breakfast should be offered to Suite guests everywhere for no extra charge – in my hotel philosophy at least. I am truly happy that my home town now has a hotel that’s most definitely worth visiting, by tourists but even by locals and out of towners. Best of luck to the management.