Original Sokos Hotel VaakunavsSolo Sokos Hotel Torni
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna and Solo Sokos Hotel Torni are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Solo Sokos Hotel Torni is the choice of most professionals compared to Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna. Solo Sokos Hotel Torni scores 81 with endorsements from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki 60100, Finland
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The quirky 1950s architecture and interior design of the Vaakuna dates back to the 1952 Helsinki Olympics." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Centrally located by the Central Railway Station, this lovely building, built in 1952, is one of the most stylish chain hotels in Finland."
Star Service
"Opposite the train station, 1 kilometer from the harbor, this functional-style hotel occupies the fifth through eighth floors of the nine-story Sokos Department Store." Full review
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Staff members seem hard to pin down when it comes to special requests.
The Telegraph
8.0
"Occupies the upper floors of the Sokos department store (reception on the ground floor) and is a short walk from the city’s main railway and national bus stations." Full review
Solo Sokos Hotel Torni
Yrjonkatu 26, Helsinki 00100, Finland
From $123/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Charming, early 20C, city centre hotel boasting an 11 floor tower, great urban views and a palpable sense of history."
Fodor's
"The original part of this hotel was built in 1903, and its towers and internal details still reflect some of the more fanciful touches of Helsinki's Jugendstil period." Full review
Star Service
"It has become a city favorite, primarily because it has succeeded in creating a unique style that successfully blends modern with art deco, art nouveau and functionalism." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A central location, with Helsinki’s most vibrant night life and a shopping mall 30 seconds from reception, combined with a unique art nouveau character and superb city views." Full review
Lonely Planet
"In 1931 this building became Finland’s Empire State Building and although no longer the country’s tallest edifice, it still boasts excellent views, especially from Ateljee Bar." Full review