Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki
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Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki Review
The 4-star Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki lies near the shopping district of Helsinki. Set about a 5-minute stroll from the chalk-white neoclassical Lutheran Helsinki Cathedral, the hotel boasts European dishes served at the onsite French restaurant.
A day at the Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki begins with a rich breakfast. Frans & Amelie restaurant welcomes guests for dinner and serves American, European and French cuisine. To cater to every palate, it offers a vegetarian-friendly menu.
The pet friendly property is located within walking distance of an underground station, a few minutes' drive from Finnish Museum of Natural History. This Helsinki hotel offers proximity to such family venues as the long-running Helsinki Zoo (2.2 km) and Linnanmaki Amusement Park (2.1 km).
Spend a day shopping at a shopping centre and shopping streets, which are next to the comfortable accommodation. Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki is situated only 1.7 km from the Lutheran Temppeliaukio Church, and Railway Square bus station lies 350 metres away.
There are 199 rooms with a balcony and a seating area. Some of them offer Wi-Fi together with a mini-bar and an electric kettle. The units are designed in a spacious manner. Offering a sauna, the bathrooms are fitted with a hair dryer and slippers.
The nearest underground station is 450 metres away.
Recreation facilities at the Solo Sokos Hotel include a sauna and various recreational opportunities. There is a gym facility at this comfortable accommodation. Business travellers are welcome to use a xerox and a work desk provided at meeting rooms on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Original old-fashioned hotel in a historic style building.
- Central location with the oblong-shaped Esplanadi Park a super close walk to the building.
- Huge rooms, many with a shower and a bathtub.
- Bountiful and outstanding breakfast for vegetarians.
- Excellent restaurant serving Asian dinner menu.
- Excellent service and an early check-in.
- Rates are good.
- Some may find the bathrooms a bit small.
- Occasional complaints about a few not so helpful staff members.
Key Features
- parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- fitness centre
- non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- 24-hour front desk
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- superb breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Adjoining rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant buffet
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- 24-hour room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Sauna
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Temppeliaukio Church 1.65 km (1.03 mi.)
- Helsinki City Museum 450 m (1476 ft)
- Ateneum 310 m (1017 ft)
- Havis Amanda 450 m (1476 ft)
- The National Museum of Finland 1.30 km (4265 ft)
- Uspenski Cathedral 820 m (2690 ft)
- Linnanmaki 2.12 km (1.32 mi.)
- Hakaniemi Market Hall 1.25 km (4101 ft)
- Senate Square 320 m (1050 ft)
- Market Square 540 m (1772 ft)