Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara

The location of the facility is in the forest, exactly where you would want to be in Rovaniemi. We went to the center by bike in 10 minutes, but on the way back we had to walk with our bikes in our hands, it was very tiring. It would be much more comfortable by car. The staff was very helpful, especially Matias. After leaving the hotel, we were warned by e-mail about the negligence of the hotel staff regarding the account, it was an e-mail sent as if we had leave without paying, of course we paid it immediately. We did not use breakfast for 2 days because we woke up late, I asked them for the breakfast fee back, they did not answer. If they had not panicked by forgetting to take the 60 € payment, everything would have been 10 out of 10..

Travel was by motorcycle. They have covered shelters for parking which was great (it rained :-( ) The breakfast was good and the restaurant has amazing countryside views. The 'mountain top' (ok big hill really) location is superb. It was a really great location on the arctic circle from which to see the midnight sun on midsummer's day from their 'aurora' viewing deck on the roof. The rooms are beautifully appointed and the Nordic styling is fabulous.

The room was stunning and the view of the forest was majestic. Sauna in the room was so luxurious and only took under an hour to heat up to 75C. The breakfast was superb - lots of choice and amazing quality food, also a decent selection of gluten-free food which was amazing. The juices and smoothies were a highlight, as was the freshly baked bread. The sky restaurant itself and the views are breathtaking! The lobby was really lovely as well, it was a shame the fireplace wasn't working but they made up for it by putting plenty of candles around to create a cosy and warming atmosphere. The staff were very helpful, they gave me a map and some tips on good winter hiking trails around the forest which I really appreciated. I would absolutely come back here again, there is no other place I will ever stay at in Rovaniemi!

Breakfast was very good each morning as was the buffet dinner also in the evening. The restaurant is stunning and is a very elegant design. Snacks available at the bar for long periods which is ideal. Rooms are cosy, saunas in the room are great but takes over an hour to heat up to the proper temperature. If skiing is your thing, you can hop on the chairlift approximately 30 metres from the hotel side entrance and it'll take you around 5 minutes to get down. Taxi to the airport should cost around 30-40 euros, and one into town approximately 20. The staff bent over backwards to try and help me plan an itinerary for the few days we stayed in Rovaniemi, they recommend Lapland Safaris and I can't recommend them enough. The hotel is quiet, and in a beautiful location. Sadly no northern lights whilst we were there, but there is a lovely roof terrace which gives 360 degree views of everything around the hotel.

Great room with a sauna it was really special. Loved using it. The dining was superb . Wait staff are very good one exceptional one was Boris. He was so friendly and professional.