Kuopio, Haapaniemenkatu 2262.891932,27.677001(Show on Map)
8.5
Very Good
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Summary of reviews
Scandic Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional location in the heart of Kuopio, providing guests with easy access to the vibrant market square, public transportation and local attractions, all while offering a serene atmosphere. The hotel's prime position, combined with its cleanliness, peaceful environment and satisfying breakfast options, make it a favorite for family visits and those wanting to immerse themselves in Kuopio's charm.
The breakfast at Scandic Atlas receives high marks, noted for its variety, quality and taste, pleasing a diverse array of dietary preferences. Guests often describe the breakfast as plentiful and delicious with standout items like warm beans, falafel and smoothies. While the breakfast area can become crowded at peak times, the overall enjoyment of the meal seems to outweigh any logistical issues.
Rooms at Scandic Atlas are generally well-received with many guests appreciating their spaciousness, cleanliness and tranquility. The comfortable beds, effective air conditioning and good sound insulation contribute positively to the experience. Some minor critiques include small and somewhat outdated rooms and occasional cleanliness oversights. However, the hotel’s central location and friendly, helpful staff often enhance the overall experience.
The hotel's cleanliness is consistently highlighted with rooms and bathrooms frequently described as very clean, contributing to a calm and inviting atmosphere. Occasional lapses, such as stained glasses or minor dirt on floors, are balanced by the high standards maintained throughout most areas of the hotel.
The staff at Scandic Atlas are frequently praised for their kindness, friendliness and helpfulness. The front desk team receives particular commendation for their warm and welcoming demeanor, providing excellent, responsive service that significantly enhances the guests' stay.
Parking at the hotel garners mixed feedback with many guests appreciating the convenience and affordability. The ease of parking in the nearby market hall and the hotel's own parking options are noted positively, despite some issues like unexpected costs and occasional navigation difficulties.
Scandic Atlas is highly regarded for its family-friendly environment, accommodating both children and pets. Family rooms are suitably sized, often equipped with amenities like refrigerators, providing comfort for families. The hotel is noted for being a convenient choice for family visits, even though some guests wished for larger family rooms.
The beds at Scandic Atlas receive mixed reviews with most guests finding them comfortable and conducive to a restful sleep. While some guests felt the beds were too soft or narrow, the overall impression is positive with many complimenting the plush beds and quality pillows.
In summary, Scandic Atlas is celebrated for its fantastic location, great breakfast, clean and comfortable rooms and friendly staff. It offers convenient parking and a family-friendly environment, making it an attractive choice for visitors to Kuopio.
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Sustainability Journey
This hotel has been awarded the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, the strictest environmental certification in the Nordics. It is recognized for its efforts in taking more energy from green sources and improving energy efficiency to reduce its carbon footprint.
Dog Friendly
This hotel is pet-friendly.
Free Wi-Fi
Scandic Atlas offers free Wi-Fi and is centrally located in Kuopio. The hotel provides comfortable accommodation with easy access to the city's attractions. It is suitable for guests looking for reliable internet and a convenient location.
Business
Located centrally in Kuopio, this hotel offers a convenient location for business travelers. While specific details on business amenities are limited, its central location and Scandic brand suggest standard business travel provisions.
Parking
While parking is paid, this hotel offers convenient access to a large indoor parking garage (Toriparkki) directly adjacent to the hotel, including electric car charging points.
Accessible
This hotel is designed to be completely without barriers, offering two dedicated disability rooms. It features a wide main entrance door, wheelchair-accessible corridors, and accessible public areas including meeting and conference facilities with a disability toilet and portable hearing loops. Accessible rooms include beds on legs, TVs with subtitles, wardrobes with sliding doors, and space under desks for wheelchairs. Bathrooms are equipped with emergency buttons, reachable towels, handrails, shower stools, grab bars, raised toilet seats, roll-in showers, and lowered sinks.
4 Star
This modern hotel is centrally located on Kuopio's market square, Kauppatori. It offers stylish guest rooms and free sauna access. A 1 GB internet connection is included.
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Room Types
Standard Single RoomModern room featuring a flat-screen TV and minibar.
Standard Twin RoomModern room featuring a flat-screen TV and minibar.
Superior Twin RoomModern room featuring a flat-screen TV, minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Some also include a balcony.
Family RoomFeaturing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit has 3 beds.
Superior Family RoomFeaturing free toiletries and bathrobes, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The fully equipped kitchenette has a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned family room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit has 3 beds.
Queen RoomThe double room offers air conditioning, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Junior SuiteThis suite is air-conditioned and features a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 3 beds.
Standard Queen PlusThe double room offers air conditioning, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior BalconyThe double room provides air conditioning, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 3 beds.
Superior Sauna This double room is air-conditioned and has a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 2 beds.
Guest Reviews
8.5
Very Good
Review Summaries
Location
Scandic Atlas boasts an exceptional location at the heart of Kuopio and it's hard to find a guest review that doesn't rave about it. Nestled in the city center, the hotel is just a few minutes' walk from the station and conveniently close to trains, buses and other key amenities. Guests appreciate its proximity to the vibrant market square, making it ideal for city walks and exploring local attractions. The view of the square from the rooms and easy access to parking in the market hall further enhance the experience. Combining a central, yet serene atmosphere with high-quality accommodations and friendly service, Scandic Atlas is highly regarded for its prime position. It is noted not only for its great location but also for its cleanliness, peaceful environment and satisfying breakfast options. This hotel offers a perfect base for family visits and for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the charm of Kuopio’s city center.
Breakfast
Guests of 'Scandic Atlas' mostly have positive feedback about the hotel’s breakfast, praising it for its variety, quality and taste. Many reviews highlight the diverse selection that caters to different dietary preferences. The breakfast is often described as plentiful, high-quality and delicious with praises for specific items like warm beans, falafel and smoothies.
The breakfast area itself receives mixed reviews; some guests find it historic and spacious, adding to the pleasant dining experience, while others felt it was too crowded at peak times. Despite this, the food’s variety and quality seem to overshadow any logistical issues with many noting it as one of the best breakfasts they've had at Finnish hotels.
Some guests did have minor critiques, such as unfriendly staff, bad coffee and occasional overcrowding, but these were outweighed by positive remarks about the overall breakfast experience. The convenient and magnificent location of the hotel complements the well-received breakfast service, making it a highlight for many guests during their stay.
Rooms
The rooms at Scandic Atlas Hotel are generally praised for their spaciousness, cleanliness and the overall sense of tranquility they offer. Many guests mention that the rooms are both cozy and fresh, providing a peaceful environment with good sound insulation. The comfortable beds and effective air conditioning contribute positively to the stay, while some rooms also come with the added convenience of a small kitchen island, which has been described as brilliant. Quality bedding and good blackout curtains ensure a restful night's sleep. The views from the rooms, particularly those overlooking the square, are also well-received.
However, not all reviews are entirely positive. Some rooms are noted to be rather small and somewhat outdated with occasional issues like dusty corners or untidy bathrooms. Despite this, many guests find the rooms to be functional, even if they feel a bit cramped for larger groups. The hotel's prime location in the heart of Kuopio is frequently highlighted as a significant advantage, making it an attractive choice for visitors looking to explore the city. The friendly and helpful staff further enhance the overall experience, ensuring a generally pleasant stay for most guests.
Beds
Guests generally found the beds at Scandic Atlas to be quite comfortable and conducive to a good night's sleep. Phrases such as "really plush and good," "downright luxurious," and "really comfortable" were commonly used with many reviewers highlighting the quality of both beds and pillows as favorable. However, there were some mixed opinions; several guests noted that the beds were too soft and a few mentioned that the beds were narrow. There were also comments about bed toppers sliding off and some complaints about the extra bed in family rooms, which were described as creaky and uncomfortable. Despite these drawbacks, most reviews were positive, lauding the beds for their comfort and supportive nature.
Cleanliness
Scandic Atlas has garnered a mostly positive reputation for its cleanliness and overall delightful atmosphere. The hotel's rooms are frequently described as very clean, giving a fresh, almost new feel to the accommodation. Guests often mentioned clean and tidy rooms, contributing to a peaceful and calm environment. The bathrooms generally receive good remarks for their cleanliness, although there were occasional comments about stained glasses and minor cleaning oversights.
The hotel's high standards are evident in the frequently cleaned breakfast room and the attentive cleaning of guest rooms. However, a few guests noted some cleanliness issues, such as dirt on the floors and bird droppings on windows. The reception staff and excellent location help to balance any minor lapses in cleanliness.
Overall, Scandic Atlas appears to have a commitment to maintaining a clean and welcoming space for guests, making it a good choice for those prioritizing cleanliness and tranquility in their stay.
Staff
The staff at Scandic Atlas consistently receive high praise across guest reviews, being described as very kind, friendly and helpful. Guests frequently commend the front desk team for their warm and welcoming demeanor. The service provided is consistently noted as excellent with staff responding quickly to minor issues and being very accommodating.
Despite a few instances where staff awareness was lacking, the overwhelming sentiment is positive, highlighting the professionalism and attentiveness of the team. Reviews underscore the politeness and readiness to assist from the hotel personnel, contributing to an overall pleasant stay. This favorable impression is echoed by guests who express intentions to return to the hotel, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the staff's service.
In summary, the Scandic Atlas staff are recognized for their friendliness, helpfulness and exceptional service, making the hotel a welcoming place to stay.
Parking
Scandic Atlas receives mixed feedback on its parking facilities with many guests appreciating the convenience and affordability. Several reviews highlight the hassle-free nature of parking and the ease of parking in the nearby market hall. The hotel's own parking options are also noted favorably with some guests mentioning good directions and connections to elevators. However, there are some issues, such as the parking garage being more expensive than expected and occasional difficulties in navigating the parking areas. Other minor drawbacks include confusing parking arrangements and occasional malfunctions of parking tickets. Despite these challenges, the overall impression is that parking at Scandic Atlas is relatively straightforward and affordable, making it a positive experience for many guests.
Family
Scandic Atlas is highly appreciated for its family-friendly environment. The hotel thoughtfully accommodates both children and pets, making it a convenient choice for family visits to the city. Guests often mention the family rooms, noting that they are suitably sized and include amenities like refrigerators, which enhance the comfort of the stay. Many families, including those with grandchildren, find the hotel perfect for their needs. Despite some expectations for more spacious family rooms, the overall experience is positively highlighted by its suitability for children and the nice rooms for families. Additionally, features like children's ticket price options in the bus app offer extra convenience for families exploring the area.
FAQ
No, Scandic Atlas doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Scandic Atlas.
Yes, Scandic Atlas welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Scandic Atlas.
