Rantasipi Pohjanhovi Hotel Rovaniemi travel guide

The Rantasipi Pohjanhovi is a large, modern hotel situated in the center of Rovaniemi on the banks of the river Kemijoki, eight kilometers from the Arctic Circle. Simple birch wood furniture and warm colored fabrics with contemporary patterns characterize the 212 guestrooms. All have bathrooms with hairdryers and makeup mirrors, televisions, pay movie channels, minibars and direct-dial telephones.

The hotel's leisure facilities include four saunas, one of which is big enough for 15 people, a relaxation area and a 19-meter indoor swimming pool. From having a haircut, to buying souvenirs, arranging travel or changing currency, the onsite shops cater for a range of holiday needs. Guests enjoy live music and dancing after a typical Finnish dinner in the restaurant overlooking the river and relax with a drink or cocktail in the bar. The onsite car parking facilities are free to guests and offer sockets for engine warmers. Wireless Internet is available in the hotel's public areas and the 24 hour front desk offers wake-up calls and a safe deposit box.

With the provincial museum just one kilometer away and Santa Claus village and Santa Park only eight kilometers away, the attractions of Lapland are within easy reach of the hotel. Cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling and husky dog safaris are just some of the recreational activities on offer locally. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi, which is eight kilometers and a 15 minute drive away.