Hotels Near Samppalinnan Kesateatteri in Turku

We stayed one night before our Viking Glory cruise which was departing early in the morning. There is a couple of minutes walk to bus 1 that takes you to the harbor. This time we made the booking with my partner's name because he will get the senior discount with the code SENIOR on the hotel's webpage. The price was just 115 euros for a Superior room. We booked a Superior Twin room because they are more spacious than Superior King rooms. However, the price is the same. We were lucky to get again the only Superior Twin room facing to the market place which is still in construction but no noise could be heard. The breakfast was pleasant with a very calm atmosphere at 6:45. The food selection was wide.

The Park Hotel is very conveniently located at the central Turku, has buses passing and the main Railway Station right next to it. The place is in a beautiful historical building, and the rooms are cozy with personality and fun flare to the interior decoration, not the cold and sterile feeling that most modern locations have. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, and had seen a good effort in offering a delicious and comprehensive breakfast. It was a delight to spend a night at the Park Hotel!

I stayed here for one night April 30 - May 1st 2024. It was a last minute stay for Labor Day and I needed a hotel close to Market Square. I was very impressed with this hotel. It was reasonably priced, very quiet considering its location downtown, staff were kind and professional. My room was comfortable and clean. I liked this hotel so much, I am returning in a few weeks for a longer stay!

After staying at Hanaholmen near Helsinki- a similarly priced hotel with a thousand times more charm, a free sauna, and air conditioning- this place was a let down in most ways, but there are a few good things. Service was very nice and helpful. (E.g. they let me put leftovers from dinner in their fridge overnight to take the next day). Its location is good. Parking is €14 per day, which is not bad to make sure your car is safe. That said, there are only about 10 spots adjacent to the hotel. The first day we got a spot but the second we did not. I was told I could not park in the open area in front of the hotel but later saw all the cars had “Centro Hotel Parking” papers so I don’t understand why I couldn’t park there. There is another garage you can park in for the same price. Room was clean. Doors use old school keys rather than a key card. I only received one key for two guests. No big deal but it may affect you. The window only opens a little bit which is disappointing. There was a ceiling fan but at medium and high speeds ours squeaked terribly. With the curtain closed to block the endless summer light, little air could get in the room. Before bed I propped the door open to get a draft. The room stayed very warm at night as a result. Oh, and there was no box of tissues in the room! Strange. Bathroom is tiny but shower pressure is good. Walls are thin- I could hear the guest (probably a man) in the next room peeing in his toilet. Towels are fluffy and soft. Pillows are a little flat and mine was smaller than a standard American one! I asked for a second pillow for the second night and the one I got was actually bigger. Strange. Breakfast was good and filling. There were American-like cereals in addition to oatmeal, yoghurt, meats, cheeses, fruits, breads, jams, a few veggies, and a couple of small pastries. In short, the value for this place is questionable if it’s warm outside.

We stayed there for several nights and it totally exceeded our expectations. The location was excellent for us, especially with Kupittaa station being the stop for Turku. The hotel was fresh and bright, room was good, staff very friendly (as were all the locals we met), wifi was good, restaurant and food was good, so really no problems. Also had a good sauna, much better than the ones in the UK. Turku was also a nice city to visit. We really were not ready to return to the UK.

The hotel is very well located, close to the center. Service okay. The bathroom unfortunately was terrible. The shower door was damaged, barely ”walking”, there was a hole in the sealing of the shower tray, which made it very wet after two baths. The rest is a plus, room ok, equipment as well.

This hotel is marketed (and priced) as a premium facility, but it feels more like a 3* hotel. The entire place has a very dated 1980 look and feel. Rooms are very basic. Breakfast is typical Finnish standard. WiFi is not working properly. There is no alternative to the parking in front of the hotel which costs an additional 15 Euros per night. Only highlight is the large pool and spa landscape with is included. However: place was more or less fully booked so I assume they don’t see a need to upgrade.