Scandic Plaza Turku

Turku 60.45053000, 22.26092900 , Yliopistonkatu 29 (Show on Map)
7.8
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Summary of reviewsScandic Plaza Turku enjoys an exceptional central location in the heart of Turku, making it a prime choice for visitors eager to explore the city on foot. Its proximity to shops, attractions and the vibrant city center is highly praised and the convenience of available parking right in front of the hotel is a notable advantage, particularly for those traveling by car. Despite its centrality, the hotel offers a peaceful haven, ensuring a tranquil atmosphere for guests.

The breakfast at Scandic Plaza Turku generally receives high marks for its variety and quality. Guests appreciate the diverse selection that caters to various dietary preferences, including vegan options. The breakfast service is often described as friendly and cheerful, contributing to a pleasant dining experience. However, some guests noted areas for improvement, such as greater variety and cleanliness in certain aspects.

The hotel rooms are clean, tidy and come equipped with necessary amenities. While guests often find them comfortable and well-maintained, some point out that the rooms and bathrooms feel worn and could benefit from minor renovations. The air conditioning was also mentioned as being inconsistent, affecting the overall comfort. Although the rooms fulfill basic needs, updates in décor and maintenance could enhance the guest experience.

Cleanliness at Scandic Plaza Turku evokes mixed feedback. While many guests commend the cleanliness and spaciousness of their rooms, others highlight issues such as unclean and outdated areas, mold in bathrooms, clogged drains and neglected common areas. Consistent upkeep and attention to detail are areas where the hotel could improve.

Scandic Plaza Turku stands out for its exceptional staff. Numerous guests praise the team for their professionalism and friendliness, from the receptionists to the breakfast service staff. The staff's helpfulness and excellent service are consistently highlighted with special mentions of their attentiveness and kind gestures, such as welcoming gifts for children.

The parking facilities are appreciated for their convenience, especially with the ability to park directly in front of the hotel. However, the high cost of parking and unclear instructions have been noted as downsides. Guests suggest clearer information on parking and an inclusive pricing structure to avoid confusion and additional expenses.

Lastly, the beds receive mixed reviews. While many guests find them comfortable and conducive to a good night's sleep, some mention issues such as the beds being too soft, narrow or worn out. The quality and size of the beds and pillows are areas where the hotel could make improvements to ensure greater comfort for all guests.

Overall, Scandic Plaza Turku offers a favorable experience primarily due to its strategic location, friendly staff and generally positive breakfast experience. Improvement in room conditions, cleanliness and bed quality could significantly enhance the overall guest satisfaction.
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Room Types
Standard Twin Room This room includes a minibar, safety deposit box and a TV with satellite channels.

Standard Single Room This room includes a minibar, safety deposit box and a TV with satellite channels.

Superior King Room The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a safe deposit box, parquet floors, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Double Room Offering bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has air conditioning, a minibar, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Superior Family Room Offering bathrobes, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This family room features air conditioning, a minibar, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

Standard King Room This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Family Room This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.

Superior Double Room This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest Reviews
7.8
Good
Location
Scandic Plaza Turku boasts an enviable location, perfectly set in the heart of Turku. Guests frequently note its excellent position, highlighting its central spot that allows for easy access to shops, attractions and the vibrant city center. The convenience of parking right in front of the hotel is an added bonus, making it ideal for those traveling by car. The hotel provides a peaceful sanctuary in a bustling area, ensuring tranquility despite its centrality. Cleanliness and efficient services are consistently praised, adding to the appeal. Overall, the hotel's strategic location makes it an optimal choice for exploring Turku on foot.

Breakfast
Scandic Plaza Turku offers a breakfast experience that has garnered a range of opinions from its guests. Many visitors highlight the breakfast as one of the hotel's strong suits, praising its variety and quality. Key points of positivity include descriptors such as "good", "excellent" and "abundant" which echo throughout multiple reviews. Guests appreciate the breakfast's diverse selection and the fact that it caters to various dietary preferences, including vegan options.

Particular mentions go to the plentiful and tasty items available with some guests delighting in specific offerings like a cheese-tomato omelet, hummus, delicious sandwiches and good coffee milk. The breakfast service, often noted as friendly and cheerful, adds to the pleasant dining experience.

Several guests have noted the convenience of being able to enjoy breakfast until 11 o’clock, especially on weekends, which allows for a more leisurely start to the day. The breakfast's abundance and the ability to accommodate late risers are also celebrated aspects.

On the other hand, there are a few instances where the breakfast was described as basic or merely "okay." There were occasional comments about a need for greater variety and cleanliness with some guests finding certain aspects unappealing, like broken eggs and a lack of certain natural products, such as yogurt and berries.

Overall, while some reviews indicate room for improvement, the general consensus leans towards a positive breakfast experience, enhanced by a central location and good service at Scandic Plaza Turku.

Rooms
Scandic Plaza Turku offers a range of rooms that are clean, tidy and comfortable with several guests noting the coziness of the accommodations and well-equipped facilities, including tea and coffee-making provisions. Some rooms are pleasantly spacious, providing a calm and quiet environment for relaxation. However, the hotel has its share of drawbacks. Many guests mentioned that the rooms and bathrooms appeared worn, outdated and in need of minor renovations. The air conditioning was often ineffective, making some rooms hot or chilly. Additionally, some rooms felt cramped with compact bathrooms that added to the feeling of limited space. Despite these issues, the hotel rooms generally fulfilled basic needs, providing comfort and cleanliness. Nonetheless, improvements in décor and room conditions could enhance the overall guest experience.

Beds
The beds at Scandic Plaza Turku receive mixed reviews from guests with many praising their comfort. Several guests found the beds to be good or very comfortable with some mentioning they had the coziest sleep they'd experienced in a long time. The pillows were often described as wonderful, large and soft. However, some guests found the beds too soft or too narrow, particularly for a double room and cited issues like beds being pushed against the wall or accessible from only one side.

Not all feedback was positive, as a few reviews mentioned that the beds felt too loose or worn out and could benefit from an upgrade. Mattresses were noted to be in need of replacement by some and the pillows occasionally received criticism for being thin. In cases where the mattress was too soft, guests occasionally experienced discomfort and back pain. Overall, while many guests had a comfortable stay, there are suggestions for improvements in the quality and size of the beds and pillows.

Cleanliness
Guest reviews of Scandic Plaza Turku highlight a mix of experiences regarding the hotel’s cleanliness. On the positive side, many guests found their rooms to be clean, comfortable and spacious with everything tidy, especially during the pandemic. However, there were also frequent mentions of various cleanliness issues. Common complaints include unclean and worn-out rooms, untidy bathrooms with mold in the seams, clogged drains and crumbs on the floor. Hallways and common areas also appeared to suffer from neglect, contributing to an overall impression that the hotel needs significant renovation. Guests noted an unpleasant smell in some areas, dirty carpets and stains on curtains. These mixed sentiments suggest that while there were commendable efforts to maintain cleanliness, particularly in individual rooms, attention to detail and consistent upkeep across the entire hotel left room for improvement.

Staff
Scandic Plaza Turku consistently impresses with its exceptional staff, evident from numerous guest reviews praising their professionalism and friendliness. Guests frequently mention the polite and cheerful demeanor of the team, from the reception to the breakfast service. The hotel staff, including the receptionists, breakfast waiters and cleaners, are often described as very friendly and accommodating with particular highlights on their helpfulness and excellent service. The positive guest experiences extend to small, thoughtful gestures, such as welcoming gifts for children, showcasing the staff's attentiveness and kindness. Overall, the service at Scandic Plaza Turku stands out for its efficiency and warmth, contributing to a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere for all visitors.

Parking
Scandic Plaza Turku boasts a great location with the convenience of being able to park your car right in front of the door. There are parking spaces available and it’s easy to walk everywhere from the hotel. Guests found the parking facilities to be convenient and praised the good parking arrangements. However, several reviews mentioned the high cost of parking and the expectation for it to be included in the accommodation price. Instructions for parking could be clearer, both on the website and upon arrival, as some guests found the information insufficient or confusing. Additionally, parking fees can be expensive and guests have pointed out that the pricing was sometimes unclear. Despite these issues, the overall sentiment indicates that the location and parking availability are appreciated by visitors.


No, Scandic Plaza Turku doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Scandic Plaza Turku.

Yes, Scandic Plaza Turku welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Scandic Plaza Turku.

Yes, Scandic Plaza Turku has a gym.

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