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Sokos Hotel Alexandra – reviews, photos

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Hannikaisenkatu 35, Jyvaskyla 40100, Finland
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Ranked #3 of 8 hotels in Jyvaskyla
3.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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Finland
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Nice stay again”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

I had a one night stay at hotel Alexandra in the beginning of January 2012. Last time I was there was in 2009. Now I made my booking via Sokos Hotels internet site and got economy room on reasonable price (they do have rooms with different category – economy, standard, premium).

My economy room was very huge and there were also own sauna. Some renovations during the years has been made, but room will need more face-lift and renovations in the future. But generally speaking, it was ok.

The reception personnel were very friendly, and also in the Jalo restaurant. The only minus thing during my visit was the breakfast – it wasn’t very tasty at all.

Hotel parking area is quite small. The parking garage and the outside area is often full. To get the place from there you have to come to the hotel early.

Nice and peaceful night there again.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Vantaa, Finland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nice place to stay, in Jyväskylä Centrum”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011
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I was happy with this hotel many times in a working trips, this time i stayed four nights.
Hotel needs a bit renovation, but is still even stylish and have nice facilities, like nice sauna and little pool department. Friendly and helpful staff.

What you need to know is that In this Hotel there is "old" and "new" side. When booking a room, ask new side, if you wish to have better TV and Wlan internet access, there is also Internet access in "old" side but with a cable.
In Hotel there is also two nice restaurants, Jalo and Fransmanni. My own favourite is Gastro Pub Jalo, which have nice set of different beers and foods.

Good breakfast, continental style but that is what to be expected. Hotel location is near the town centrum, also near Railwaystation, walking street and shops. Would definitely use this hotel when going back to Jyväskylä. Had a nice stay.

Summa summarum, nice place to stay in business trip beacause location was also wery good.

Stayed Nowember 2011, work trip.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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The true Finland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Needs renovation”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

Pros: Located in the very center ov town, Breakfast super, Beds comfortable, Flat screen TV and free WLAN in the room, Clean shower
Cons: Room noisy, a huge AC just above the beds blowing cold air, Both the room and the restaurant need urgent renovation, Absolutely not wheel-chair friendly.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Turku, Finland
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“ok stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011

Spent just an overnight at Alexandra on our way up north. We got an economy room at the older part of the hotel and it was decent. Airconditioning was somewhat noisy, but not too much troubling, we did have a good night sleep. Room a little bit outdated, but the bed was comfortable and bathroom had a bath, which is not usual in Finland.
Nice (normal) breakfast with lots of choises.
Only trouble was the not-so-great service at front desk: they had 3 people working when we arrived, but no-one noticed us with any gesture, smile or anythihg while they had something else to do behind the desk with their own duties. A simple smile and a note "just a minute" would have made a huge difference!
Oh, and I do have to complain about the parking; there just is not enough space at their backyard, so we had to drive a block away to another parking house after looking for an empty space for a while.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Nothing suprising, but nothing missing. A wierd mix of old and new.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2010

I've stayed at the Alexandra for 3-4 times (single nights) mostly on business trips. The hotel has economy, standard and premium rooms available, but there are differences even between stardards rooms. I recommend that when booking an room you mention that you want an renovated room above the reception (floor 3 to 4) which was wireless access available (these are the best rooms). The older standard rooms are quite small and do not have an individual ac-unit. Some standard rooms come with an tub and some have an shower. If you are redirected to another room instead of the one you mentioned when making the booking, make sure that they will take that into account with the price of the room!

It should be noted that the hotel is quite an maze and getting to the sauna/exercise facilities you either have to go throught the restaurant Amarillo or first go to floor 3 and then take the elevator down at the old wing. The facilities are small, but adequate.

Parking may be quite a pain, because the amount of avaible space is limited and the parking garage may let you enter even if it's completely full! It's hard to reverse back from there if you are unable to turn your car around in the small space! Parking is 10e/night.

The hotel has three restaurants: Gastropub Jalo, Franseska and Fransmanni. Jalo offers premium food made from fresh produce from local suppliers, but is a bit pricey. Fransmanni offers quite nice food and a high value for your money, but may be too noisy if you want to have an romantic evening. Franseska is pre-order only and offers excellent breakfast every morning.

The transportation terminal (train and bus) is located opposite the hotel just a short walk away. Also the centrum with it's shops and services are easily accessible just around the corner.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Hannikaisenkatu 35, Jyvaskyla 40100, Finland
Price range (per night):* INR6,105 - 9,802

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