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Scandic Pohjanhovi is a charming hotel located at Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi, Finland. This lodging option is perfect for travelers seeking comfort and convenience in the heart of Lapland. With its prime location, guests can easily access popular attractions such as the Santa Claus Village and the stunning Arctic Circle. The hotel features a blend of modern amenities and traditional Finnish hospitality, making it an excellent choice for both families and solo travelers.

Scandic Pohjanhovi offers a variety of room types to cater to different preferences and budgets. Guests can choose from standard rooms to more spacious suites, many of which provide beautiful views of the surrounding area. Key features include:

Some rooms with balconies overlooking the river

The hotel features an on-site restaurant that serves a variety of dishes, including local Finnish cuisine and international favorites. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet each morning, which includes gluten-free options. Additionally, there are two bars where visitors can unwind after a day of exploring Rovaniemi. Highlights include:

Breakfast buffet with gluten-free options

Scandic Pohjanhovi offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay, including:

Situated in Rovaniemi, Scandic Pohjanhovi is conveniently located near several attractions, making it an ideal base for your Arctic adventures. Notable nearby sites include:

Santa Claus Village - a must-visit for families

Arktikum Museum - learn about the Arctic region

Ounasvaara Ski Resort - perfect for winter sports enthusiasts

Casual hotel offering a nightclub, a restaurant & 2 bars, plus an indoor pool, a sauna & free Wi-Fi.

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This place is a mix between a Holiday Inn, and a Ritz Carlton. It’s confusing. The location to everything is Ritz status, but the hotel itself feels more like a $400+ night Holiday Inn.

We stayed during a very busy time when everyone is visiting Santa, and all of the other hotels were sold out.

Staff was attentive and helpful. Breakfast buffet in the morning was great, with gluten free options. Pool was great feature - it’s massive. Men’s sauna wasn’t that warm.

Kids play area was cute downstairs when the kids from the tour buses didn’t ravage it.

Overall, this place isn’t terrible, and it has decent amenities, but I wouldn’t stay here if other hotels in the area are available, or this place is significantly cheaper.

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i enjoyed my 2 stays here in late december and early january. the rooms we got were pleasant, although they are not in the main building and you have to walk a fair bit from check in. from what i hear among these reviews, try to get one of those rooms (not in main building). they are much nicer but i just wish they had a desk for working.

the dinner and breakfasts (the latter of which i have no pictures) were okay, nothing special though.

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The only saving grace was the location. We booked well in advance for a 1 night stay. Paid $600 for a balcony room, only to arrive after a long day of travel from Florida to be told they had no balcony rooms available. They offered us $20 refund for the room difference and a free drink at the bar. We were told the room size was the same as the room we were supposed to be in, so being as jet lagged as we were, we took the room they had offered us and had available at that moment.

Upon entering the room we were hit with THE MOST nauseating, foul smell. We tried to brave it as it was only a one night stay, but simply couldn’t take the smell. My husband went back downstairs 40 mins after checking in to complain and miraculously a balcony room was suddenly readily available. It was clear they wanted to try and sell the room for a higher price since it was Christmas Eve and when they realized we would not go quietly they gave us the room we originally paid for. We felt lied to and taken advantage of.

Our first stinky room was very outdated, overlooking a roof and AC units and just didn’t feel clean, aside from the horrid smell. Our balcony room you can tell was “updated” and much larger than the first room they tried to pawn off on us, and facing the frozen lake, which was nice. Walls and doors are paper thin, we could clearly hear conversations going on in the adjoining rooms and hallways throughout our stay.

Positives: location, location, location. Close to bars and restaurants, airport, highways and train station.

While we appreciate the $20 refund and drinks offer, we did not appreciate being deceived with their false claim of our balcony room not being available.

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Breakfast is good. Coffee is good. Hotel staff and front desk staff are very helpfull.   The hotel has very bare amenities. No bedroom slippers. No dental kit. No shaving kit. The packed dinner they provided did not have knife and fork. You have to request for new towels for the old ones to be replaced. No intercom in the room for communication with staff. You have to go down to front desk for your requests and queries

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The hotel is really old and dated. We chose it because of its swimming pool. BUT the water is really cold. My 2 toddlers literally left trembling of cold. We couldn’t use it again. The service is really nice and have a very good breakfast.

Stay at Scandic Pohjanhovi: Family-Friendly Hotel in Rovaniemi

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Scandic Pohjanhovi is a casual hotel in Rovaniemi, Finland, offering a nightclub, a restaurant, two bars, an indoor pool, a sauna, and free Wi-Fi. It provides cozy accommodations perfect for exploring the Arctic charm of the region.

Scandic Pohjanhovi

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