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Helsinki Map: Sokos Hotel VaakunaSokos Hotel Vaakuna Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
Asema-Aukio 2
Location City Center
Transportation Tram: All trams to rail station
Phone 020/1234-610
Fax 09/433-771-00
Web site www.sokoshotels.fi
Room Information 270 units
Prices Sun-Thurs 225€-250€ ($293-$325) double; Fri-Sat 117€-125€ ($152-$163) double; 265€-650€ ($345-$845) suite. Rates include buffet breakfast
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities TV, hair dryer, minibar, Wi-Fi
Parking Parking 22€ ($29)

Frommer's Review

Built for the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 and still going strong, this centrally located, curve-sided Helsinki hotel lies atop a local landmark, the Sokos department store. Some of the rooms overlook the main rail terminal and its bustling square. Despite frequent renovations, the interior remains deliberately configured as a period piece of what Finland's superb sense of design looked like in the 1950s. The buffet breakfast is served on the 10th floor rooftop terrace. Guest rooms are midsize to spacious, with well-maintained bathrooms with a tub or shower. There is no charge for a child under 5 sharing a room with a parent using existing bedding. Many residents of Helsinki visit this hotel for its restaurants, known for their regional and international cuisine.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; business center; sauna, limited room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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