Arctic Light Hotel, a multi-award-winning four-star boutique retreat in the heart of Rovaniemi, Lapland, transforms the 1950s former City Hall into a family-owned haven, blending Lappish heritage with contemporary elegance for travellers seeking a personalized Arctic escape.
Housed in a reimagined historic building, this urban hideaway, opened in 2015, features 57 spacious rooms and suites, each with unique, individually themed décor that celebrates the Arctic's mystique. Air-conditioned spaces are appointed with flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, plush bathrobes, and slippers, while private bathrooms offer invigorating showers or deep-soaking baths with premium toiletries. Some rooms include kitchenettes, creating a cozy yet stylish ambiance that balances modern comfort with Nordic charm.
Dining at the hotel's delightful restaurant is a celebration of Arctic flavours, with a healthy, energizing breakfast crafted by Finnish-American TV chef Sara La Fountain, featuring fresh pastries, local berries, and regional specialties. The intimate lounge bar serves artisanal cocktails and light bites, perfect for cozy evenings under the Arctic sky. The attentive staff curates recommendations for nearby dining, ensuring guests savour Rovaniemi's vibrant culinary scene.
The hotel's wellness offerings include a soothing sauna for relaxation and a serene terrace for taking in the crisp Arctic air. The spacious, cozy lounge invites quiet moments by the fire, while the 24-hour reception team arranges bespoke experiences, from Northern Lights tours to snow-filled adventures, ensuring guests connect deeply with Lapland's enchanting wilderness and cultural heritage.
Just 200 meters from Sampokeskus Shopping Centre and 800 meters from the Arktikum Science Centre, with Santa Claus Village 8 kilometers away, Arctic Light Hotel places Rovaniemi's cultural and natural treasures within easy reach. Rovaniemi Airport is a short 8-kilometer drive, anchoring this stylish retreat in the heart of Lapland's Arctic allure.
I have traveled the world and stayed in many top hotels , Artic Light. rival all my top stays.
The staff are amazing and are happy to go the extra mile to assist you.
The location is perfect. The...
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This excellent hotel in the middle of the city of Roveniemi is place to stay while in Roveniemi. Restaurant and hotel facilities are very nice.
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Location & rooms are nice enough the place also looked clean. The staff @ the front desk however was acting bizarre: we wanted to sit down in the lobby bar for some drinks & a dessert like dish. Not...
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Perfect hotel in the city center. We had a room with a sauna, and it was wonderful. The staff were great, the breakfast was amazing, and the restaurant inside the hotel was delicious. The beds were...
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