Lossiranta Lodge — Hotel in Savonlinna sub-region

I have been a hotel recepcionist for a few years already, I came here after my summer job at a 5-star property in Marbella, I have worked in two other 5-star properties and several 4-star hotels across Europe and I can only say... This is where I want to work now.||||Amazing views to Saimaa lake and Olavinlinna, parking inside the property under payment, but really unneeded as there's plenty of space outside. Extremely committed staff. A very nice garden to enjoy, it would be better if they served breakfast outside also while the sun is shining, and not only in summer. ||||What can I say about the room? More than enough space, a nice entrance hall with a sofa and kitchenette, a well-equipped bathroom with a spacious shower and a superb bedroom, with more natural light than you can imagine.||||Breakfast? Pretty good. It's not your usual continental buffet you get everywhere, but they don't want you to think it is so. It is a local sourced breakfast in a cozy living room in a building 20 metres away from the rooms.||||Anything bad? Well, the towels could have been a bit softer. And the Finnish standard but awkward for Mediterranean people of two duvets for a double bed. But we do excuse these two little things, we wouldn't but WILL come back.||||The staff must be proud of...

So disappointed about this place after all the good reviews I read :( Friendly and kind hosts, and a good view, are basically the only good points of this place. But you can get an even better view of the castle from the public path in front of the property for free 24/7! The room was terrible and really spoiled the stay: heavy damp and mold smell, and dirty carpets... I had difficulty to breathe during the first two nights. The towels were rough and smelly. We were offered the sauna and jacuzzi on site which was great, to be charged €45 at check-out. Call me naive but I would have appreciated the heads-up when offering as most places in Finland have the sauna included in the price of the room. The WiFi never worked. Honestly, I am sorry to say that I recommend a cheaper option a bit further or around the harbour where the basics will be met. I paid €850 for 4 nights at Lossiranta and did not get what I was expecting...

The location is great just opposite the Olavinlinna castle, the main sight in the region. It's a bit off from the city center which a good thing as the location is very peaceful (Savonlinna is a small town so you can walk almost anywhere anyway...). They even have a pier of their own so you can arrive with a small boat directly at the hotel if you like!||||Our room was in the old building and it was very homey and clean. It was like a room in your grandparents country house. Breakfast was nice, too. Selection wasn't especially wide but certainly enough to start the day. In summer you can eat it outside as well and enjoy the view...||||I didn't find anything to complain in this place. Sure, it wasn't a real hotel so services are limited and reception isn't open 24h. Some of the staff were clearly trainees, probably just started as the summer high season had began. But on the other hand it's a really cozy place with a...