Original Sokos Hotel Ilves

4.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Suite, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
2 restaurants; lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $156
$138 nightly
$156 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

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Hatanpään Valtatie 1, Tampere, 33100
  • Place, Koskikeskus
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ratina Shopping Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nokia Arena
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampere (TMP-Pirkkala)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (with a view)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior King with sofa bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room (with Sofabed)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tampere

With a stay at Original Sokos Hotel Ilves, you'll be centrally located in Tampere, steps from Koskikeskus and within a 5-minute walk of Ratina Shopping Center. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Nokia Arena and 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Tampere.

What's nearby

  • Koskikeskus - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ratina Shopping Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nokia Arena - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Tampere - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tampere Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tampere Station - 6 min walk
  • Tampere (TMP-Pirkkala) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olutravintola Konttori - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pyynikin Brewhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rax Buffet - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Manhattan Steak House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Luckiefun's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Ilves

Original Sokos Hotel Ilves offers 336 accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Tampere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 336 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a nightclub, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine at Amarillo, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 11 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Amarillo - This restaurant specializes in Tex-Mex cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Pub Ukko Nooa - Onsite pub. Open daily.
Lynx Bar & Cafe - Onsite lobby lounge. Open select days.
Rosso - Onsite family restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 29 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Amarillo
  • Lynx Bar & Cafe
  • Pub Ukko Nooa
  • Rosso

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 19 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 29 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Original Sokos Hotel Ilves Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1010 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, good Amarillo bar and restaurant, clean rooms, staff very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vesa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit small otherwise a nice property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Can walk to everything. Nice meals as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, walking distance to restaurants and shopping
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Amenities
Amenities in room. Like shower cap etc. bedding sheets were often off bed in morning as it’s poorly put together. Check-in and out is a long wait.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful one night stay

Room and hotel was very modern, light and stylish. Breakfast was excellent and it included variety of gluten free products
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, value for money.

Nice hotel and spa-sauna department. Parking tough was expensice 24€ per night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to Ratina Stadium, had a very good breakfast bar, and was also close to the mall and tour boats, I wish the jacuzzi/spa had hotter water.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

Beautiful and very central. Close to shopping an restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right middle of the town. Good location! Drinking water from the tap in the bedroom so cold and fresh. Best drinking water in the world as they say and it’s true. I would recommend this hotel and will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jørgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice hotel. Nothing special about the rooms but public areas very nice. A busy place - lots of groups meeting here. Great breakfast served. Just a couple blocks from train station so pretty convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean. Quiet. Great breakfast.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ikeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Fantastic hotel very clean, good food very helpful and friendly staff. The single bed was too narrow i fell out the bed one night.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Per-Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No Hard Soap availebel no Closeth for clothes have to ask to get the room cleaned,beside that ok hotel should be 3Stars
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tarja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The check-in in this hotel has been terrible and still is. Too long waiting time. But the staff is very friendly. Also we could hardly notice any refurbisment except that cooling in the rooms was broken and the windows could not be opened like earlier. Very painful night, hardly any sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Huone kaipaa espressokonetta! Muuten kaikki hyvin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eino

Hyvä
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mirella

Liked: Staff & service
Hyvä valikoima
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026