Original Sokos Hotel Valjus

I recommend this hotel if in Kajaani. While a bit old, everything works and the breakfast is awesome. The staff were very helpful and proactive.

Room was fine and reasonably large. Bed was comfortable. Didnt hear any noise from surrounding rooms. The room was fairly hot, but there was no air conditioning and the windows were bolted shut, which felt a bit prison-like. Luckily the helpful staff member gave me the key to open the window, which was a relief. The shower cubicle was a bit small. I kept banging into things (including the very hot hot water pipe at one point). They could have fit a bigger cubicle in there, so not sure why they went for a small one with rounded doors. Staff spoke good English and were helpful. They booked taxis for me no problem and as above helped with my window problem. Location was fine. Walking distance to the castle (though that was always crawling with youths, so I didnt get chance to have a proper look) and the little museum.

We needed a hotel room for 4 nights after Christmas. 2 adults and 2 little kids. There were not that many options available in Kajaani as we were late for the reservation. We had SuperiorX Queen room which was a bit too small for us. SuperiorX apparently meant bigger TV and sauna. The bathroom was nicely renovated but the sauna was really small and inconvenient (even not safe) for the kids. Comfortable beds and a small fridge (minibar) in the room made it easier. The staff was friendly and the breakfast comprehensive and tasty.

Would recommend for Kajaani Friendly staff, super quick check-in experience. Good location, very nice breakfast, high-quality restaurant for dinner too.

The room was very basic but clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful

Old hotel with great staf Very pleasant stay with very helpful service staff at the reception. The room was new renovated with nice bed. Breakfast was great with good selection of food.

Overnight travel

Great location, heated attached garage!!! Good location in the heart of Kajaani. Room was nicer than expected - bathroom was gorgeous, room was small but fine. Wifi was too weak to stream Netflix, fine, but otherwise a winner. Best part - it was -35C but had zero concerns as my car was in an attached heated garage for 8 euros that kept it at around 2C. After a freezing cold trip, thank you!

Lower than basic level, outdated hotel waaaay below usual Sokos Hotels average. Contacted the hotel beforehand and asked for a room with a tub. Got a reply saying the hotel will try and arrange this. Didn’t happen – the room had a shower. When I returned to rec. to ask about tub the receptionist replied straight up that ”unfortunately all tub rooms were full!” Like they would know and remember this detail just like that! The basic level room had no mini fridge, the shower tap was from the 80’ies (because I had one just like it in my childhood home!), shower tiles and groutes were covered in brown dirt, pillows were mushy, the arm chair was dusty. A total joke were those Lumene brand shampoo and conditioner bottles that had been refilled with some cheap not-even-close-product! To be frank: I am amazed they still keep this place as it only weakens the current brand.