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( 015-523-117;
www.lomamokkila.fi
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Mikonkiventie 209;s €40-100, d €45-105, cabins €50-65, cot-
tages €110-120; )
Readers love this handsome old farmhouse 13km north of Savonlinna. It's run by a genial
Finnish family and has large grounds, a wood and lake to explore. Accommodation runs
across a variety of buildings and ranges from simple rustic summer rooms, to elegant en-
suite chambers with period features; cabins and cottages are also available. An excellent
rural Finnish experience. Meals available in summer.
Spa Hotel Casino
HOTEL
superior d €154; )
Charmingly situated on an island across a footbridge from the kauppatori, this is old-fash-
ioned in parts but a good option. Nearly all rooms have a balcony; those that don't have
their own sauna. Some have dreamy outlooks west over water. Try for a recently renovated
room. Guests have access to the spa facilities; nonguests can use them for €10 in the after-
noons.
The terrace bar is lively in summer.
Sokos Hotel Seurahuone
HOTEL
Towering over the kauppatori, this friendly hotel offers a bit of everything; its rooms have
views, big flatscreen TVs, sofas, sober but updated decor and decent little bathrooms. The
top-floor bar has great views and fries up
muikku
(vendace, or whitefish, a small lake fish);
however, the restaurant has disappointing food. Weekend prices are good but opera prices
are substantially higher.
Kesähotelli Tott
SUMMER HOTEL
€80/100/140; early Jun-mid-Aug; )
Not far from the kauppatori, this university residence will have you envying the Finnish
student. Decent rooms feature comfortable beds and furniture and a fridge; some have
