Self-service hotel for a Christmas party weekend – why choose Omena?

What is a self-service hotel and why is it perfect for Christmas parties?

A self-service hotel is an accommodation concept where you don’t need a traditional reception or front desk service. You check in with an electronic door code that is sent to you before your arrival. You can arrive at any time of the day, and you don’t need to queue at reception or fill in forms. This freedom and flexibility make the self-service concept a perfect solution for Christmas parties, when arrival times can vary and dinners can stretch late into the night.

During the Christmas party season, traditional hotels are often fully booked, and there can be queues at reception just when you’d like to get to your room quickly. Omena Hotels don’t have this problem. We never overbook, so you can be sure that your room is waiting for you regardless of whether you arrive at 3 pm or at midnight after a restaurant evening. This certainty is invaluable when you’re planning a Christmas party weekend with friends or colleagues.

The self-service concept also offers complete privacy. You don’t need to explain to anyone why you’re returning to the hotel only in the early hours or why you’re going out again in the afternoon. You have the freedom to be yourself without judgemental looks or questions. This fits perfectly with the Christmas party weekend atmosphere, when you just want to enjoy the celebrations and what the city has to offer at your own pace.

In practice, self-service makes your Christmas party weekend smoother in many ways. Imagine this situation: you’ve booked a table at the city’s most popular restaurant at 7 pm. In a traditional hotel, you might have to arrive at the hotel first, queue at reception for check-in and then rush to the restaurant. At Omena Hotels, you receive the door code in advance, walk straight to your room, leave your belongings and you’re at the restaurant on time. The same flexibility continues throughout the weekend.

What advantages does a self-service hotel offer compared to a traditional hotel during Christmas parties?

When comparing accommodation options for Christmas parties, the differences between a self-service hotel and a traditional hotel are significant. A self-service hotel responds precisely to the needs that a Christmas party celebrant has: freedom, flexibility and budget awareness. From the table below, you can see the key differences that make a self-service hotel a better choice for a Christmas party weekend.

Omena’s concept is designed to respond specifically to those needs that arise when you want to focus on experiences rather than accommodation. A central location means you can walk to the city’s best restaurants, bars and party venues. When you save on accommodation, you can spend money on what’s most important at Christmas parties: good food, drinks and shared moments.

Thinking of practical scenarios, a self-service hotel serves both main groups of Christmas party celebrants excellently. Work groups appreciate that everyone can move according to their own schedules. Some can return to the hotel earlier, whilst revellers can continue longer. There’s no need to agree on a common return time or worry about someone being locked out when reception closes. Groups of friends, on the other hand, love the freedom to come and go without explanations, and the opportunity to gather in the room with their own refreshments before going out or at the end of the night.

The room facilities support this freedom. In the fridge you can store your own drinks and refreshments, heat a late-night snack in the microwave and kettles provide morning coffee. This flexibility is especially valuable during a Christmas party weekend, when you don’t necessarily want to go out for every meal but can enjoy your own refreshments in the room before the next celebration.

How do you book a self-service hotel for a Christmas party weekend and what should you know?

Booking a self-service hotel for the Christmas party season is easy, but a few practical tips make the process even smoother. Booking takes place online at omenahotels.com, where you can see all available rooms and prices. Enter your desired dates, choose the city and room type, and the booking is complete in a few minutes. Payment is made immediately when booking, and you’ll receive confirmation by email.

The Christmas party season is the busiest time of the year, so book your accommodation well in advance. Late November and early December fill up quickly, especially in Helsinki and other major cities. Early booking ensures not only room availability, but also the best prices. We don’t overbook, so when a booking is made, you can be completely certain that the room will be waiting for you.

When choosing room types, you should consider the size of the group. We have rooms for up to three or four people, which makes accommodation cost-effective especially for groups of friends or colleagues. If you’re coming with a larger group, you can book several rooms in the same hotel. All rooms have their own bathroom, so privacy is maintained even if you share a room with others.

Check-in works with electronic door codes. You’ll receive the code by text message or email a few days before your arrival. The code works both at the front door and at the room door. When you arrive at the hotel, you enter the code on the keypad at the door and the door opens. The same code works throughout your stay, so you can come and go freely. The room number is shown in the booking, so you’ll find your room easily. When you leave, you just leave the key (code) and depart. No check-out, no queues, no unnecessary waiting.

Where are Omena Hotels located and which suits your Christmas parties best?

Omena Hotels serve Christmas party celebrants in eight Finnish cities, and each location has been carefully selected in the city centre close to the best restaurants, bars and party venues. All our hotels are located near good transport connections, so you can easily get there by train, bus or your own car. Here are all our locations and what they offer Christmas party celebrants.

Helsinki is the most versatile choice for Christmas parties. The capital’s restaurant offering is Finland’s most extensive, and there’s something for everyone from fine dining to more casual bars. Helsinki’s Omena Hotels are located in central locations, and you can walk to most popular restaurants and party venues. The city also offers cultural experiences, festive streets and atmospheric markets that make a Christmas party weekend special.

Tampere is an excellent alternative if you want to combine Christmas parties with a city break. Tampere’s city centre is compact and easy to navigate, and the city is known for its good restaurant culture. Omena Hotel in Tampere is located right in the centre, so you can walk everywhere. Turku, on the other hand, offers a historical atmosphere and a maritime feel for Christmas parties. Turku’s Christmas market and the restaurants along the Aura River create a unique atmosphere before Christmas.

Smaller cities also offer excellent Christmas party experiences. Jyväskylä is a lively university city with a diverse restaurant culture and good party atmosphere. Pori offers a more relaxed and perhaps more affordable option for Christmas parties, but still everything you need is close by. Vaasa combines Finnish and Swedish culture, which is also reflected in the restaurant offering. Joensuu is the gem of eastern Finland, where you can experience genuine Karelian hospitality at your Christmas parties. Hanko is a special case in winter, but offers a peaceful and intimate environment for smaller Christmas party celebrations.

Whichever of these cities you choose, you’ll always get the same Omena quality: proper Finnish quality beds, a clean room with a fridge, microwave and kettle, and your own bathroom. The central location ensures that you’re always close to the city’s best services and party venues. During the Christmas party season, this is especially important when you want to maximise time celebrating and minimise time spent travelling.

Christmas parties are one of the year’s highlights, and the right accommodation makes celebrating more carefree and pleasant. A self-service hotel offers the freedom, flexibility and certainty you need for a perfect Christmas party weekend. When you choose Omena, you always know exactly what you’re getting: a good bed, a central location and the freedom to enjoy the celebrations at your own pace. Welcome to celebrate your Christmas parties with us!