Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Tavastehus — Hotel in Hämeenlinna sub-region

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...

This was our third stay at this hotel. Decision to choose this hotel was easy and based on our previous positive experiences. ||||During this stay we were travelling with an infant and requested a room with a crib. We were not just given a room with a crib but it was also a room with a great view of the lake Vanajavesi. Our room was clean with all the usual amenities (locker, tea/coffee maker, small fridge etc.). The bed was very comfortable, bathroom was clean and shower was tidy. Our daughter also slept well in the crib provided by the hotel.||||The breakfast was usual Sokos breakfast with continental and finnish options. It was good spread with lots to choose from.||||The hotel is within short walking distance from the railway station and within walking distance from the city center. The Häme castle and other tourist attractions are within short walk from the hotel. Parking fees at hotel were reasonable at 14 EUR/day.||||We had a peaceful and comfortable stay at this hotel. We will certainly consider...

We stayed at this hotel during our road trip to Helsinki, Raseborg and Hämeenlinna. The hotel is right next to the railway station and within walking distance from the city center. The Häme castle is also about 20 minutes walk from the hotel. Parking fees at hotel were reasonable at 10 EUR/day.||||The hotel is in quite part of the town, so in general it was very peaceful. The hotel is right next to the lake and there is a park next to the hotel. We took a stroll in the park next to the lake and it was a good experience. There was also a patio where we sat for a while looking at the lake.||||The room felt like it was recently renovated. The room, bed and shower were tidy. The beds were very comfortable. Being a basic room there were not many amenities included. ||||The breakfast was usual Sokos breakfast with continental and finnish options. It was good spread with lots to choose from. ||||We had a peaceful and comfortable stay at this hotel. We will certainly consider...