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Reviews of Scandic Joensuu 4 stars

Kirkkokatu 20, 80100 Joensuu, Finland

#26 of 42 hotels in Joensuu

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Review score

Based on 50 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My stay at the Scandic Joensuu was quite enjoyable. The hotel's central location is very close to train station and the University. The room was clean and comfortable, providing a peaceful night's sleep. The breakfast buffet was a highlight, offering a wide variety of delicious options. The staff were friendly and helpful, making me feel welcome throughout my stay. While the room size was a bit on the smaller side, it didn't detract significantly from the overall experience. Overall, I would recommend the Scandic Joensuu for a pleasant stay in Joensuu

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dodgy route to the sauna through parking garage etc..not very nice. Restaurant a bit..retro? Slightly odd decor.

    Excellent location Parking available Very good breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    7.0
    Great for business trip
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was minimal and did not have any kettle so that I could make a night tea before bedtime. Shower had low pressure, so it was unfriendly for long hair.

    The hotel was in city center of Joensuu, you can walk anywhere. Free parking lots was so useful!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    9.0
    Nice and decent hotel! Worth it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    - The room was a bit smaller. - They promised to put the twin beds together, instead of giving a king-size bed as asked earlier, but they did not do it. We had to do it ourselves putting those beds.

    - The location was great and very close to shops and restaurants. Everything was within walking distance. - The staff were nice and helpful - They located the room in a quiet area (far from street noises) and gave extra pillows as I asked earlier. - The breakfast buffet was also great, varied choices to make. - The hotel offered bicycles for free to explore the city.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Interior of the room was a bit old fashioned and everything in general wasn’t very modern

    Very good location in the centre of Joensuu, friendly staff and good buffet breakfast

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast hours were not very long. Suggest open until 930 or 1000 AM

    Location walkable to downtown

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    9.0
    good choise in the center of city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very good breakfast and very good personnel. Good service. Hotel itself was a bit worn from general areas but room itself was tidy and good.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location and lot off parking place outside. Brakefast was enough and good

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    8.0
    My stay was good and calm
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Improve the breakfast

    Staffs are charming and the place is clean

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    9.0
    Clean room and great location, good value for money.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The convertible chair was quite small for a 10 year old’s bed. She fitted, but there was not a lot of room for her. She is small, so for a bigger child I would say a real bed is better.

    Perfect location, the room was clean and modern, breakfast had a lot of variety.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They advertise free parking but in reality the amount of free parking space is very limited and works as "first come first serve" basis. The rest have to pay the usual fee of parking in the city

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2022

    9.0
    A decent hotel, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some improvements would really elevate the stay. For example, the pillows are small and there aren't any extra ones in the room like in many other hotels. The breakfast room is so dated and in desperate need of renovations. I believe it used to be a pizza place in the 80s/90s and still looks exactly the same! I would also love to have more fish/seafood in the breakfast buffet, as the region is known for its freshwater fish. The coffee station in the reception was out of order for our whole stay, meaning we had to walk to the nearby R-kiosk to get a coffee outside the breakfast times!

    A great location, everything was easy and the staff very accommodating with our request to extend the stay by one night. The rooms were clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    8.0
    Comfortable and centrally located hotel for a stay in Joensuu
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hotel entrance is tucked away so keep your eyes peeled when looking for it!

    Located in the centre of Joensuu with easy access to shops and restaurants. The hotel features a really nice sauna which is free for guests to use in the evening. Breakfast was good with lots of selection including vegan / gluten intolerant options. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Nice spacious room,very good breakfast

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2022

    9.0
    Good tourist hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A very good hotel. The staff were very helpful with storing my bicycle. The hotel is well situated in the centre of the town and has everything you need nearby.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    6.0
    Average and plain
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic and plain. Less than average breakfast. Nothing particularly bad, but it felt very 1960's, without the good bits.

    Easy parking.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Very comfortable and calm experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 14 nights

    Would be nice to have laundry available for long stay-visits

    Rooms are nice, Clean and with good space, The breakfast it's very diverse and offer variety , the amenities are on point. the establishment is clean in general, and the sauna it's quite impressive

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2022

    10
    Short city break in Joensuu
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was excellent, the location was within a 15 minute’s walk from the station. The staff we dealt with were very polite and professional and helpful. The hotel is located on one of the main streets and the walk down to the Marina is very easy, down the main street, to a park and turn right.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    My 16-year-old son stayed at this hotel in August. I would like to thank the hotel staff for their attentive attitude to the organization of the trip, as well as to the child during their stay at the hotel. I can only give excellent characteristics to all the components of life in a hotel: a great room, a comfortable bed, a spacious bathroom, cleanliness, delicious breakfasts and friendly staff. We will choose your hotel for the next trip. Thank you very much!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2022

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing in the room, only two glasses in the bathroom and towels. Dirty stains on the floor, both in the bathroom and in the room. There was no milk for coffee at breakfast, orange juice ran out all over the hotel. Also at breakfast, there were empty plates on the server table. I would understand if I paid 30 euros for this room, but I paid 178 for one night. Terrible.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I hoped for more vegetarian options at breakfast but apart from that the stay was great.

    Comfortable and clean room, great staff

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    8.0
    Cool hotel, clean rooms, comfy bed but the staff could be a bit friendlier.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

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