Lapland Hotels Ylläskaltio

I went to Äkäslompolo to run the Nuts Ylläs Pallas 37km and chose the hotel for its proximity to the starting line. The hotel needs some renovation, but despite the bad reviews it was overall better than I expected. Staff was super helpful and friendly, the bed was extremely comfortable (a must before and after a race), the private sauna was amazing and cherry on top, breakfast was absolutely delicious and with a wide range of choice!

Just got back from a 3 night Tui package at the Snow Princess aka Yllaskaltio. Very friendly staff and reps, room great for us a family of three. Duplex set up means adults can stay up once kids in bed but still hear them easily. Food was great. Choice was limited to one or two options each lunch/dinner but quality was always top notch. Sledges available for free outside hotel so lots of fun for kids. Top tip, put your kid in the sledge and pull them along to the frozen lake (15 min walk behind a supermarket, mini shopping center and pub). Tui side of things very well organised and Santa village was great. Great memories made, can’t recommend enough.

Family room; lots of selection at buffet breakfast and dinner. Gift shop, bar, lobby. Ski Bus comes right to door. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Walking distance to supermarket. Sauna in each room. A Great place to stay if you're skiing at Yllas North or South.

I'd heard such a mixer of reviews about this hotel which made me worried about what I'd arrive to. But it's such a lovely, cosy hotel. It has a small gift shop with souvenirs. The restaurant is large with a large a good selection of food even for fussy eaters. The staff were really helpful and there was a kids club in the evening which my daughter loved. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from restaurants, supermarket and shops and just behind the shops is the frozen lake. The only downside is the stairs in the family rooms, they are very steep and did worry me but as long as the kids are careful it's fine. We are returning to the same hotel again this year because we loved it so much and we can't wait.

Still at the Snow Princess on a 4 night stay. Surprisingly decent. Yes rooms are dated, stairs very steep. Looking back on previous reviews these points have been mentioned numerous times and mgt have said hope to get a renovation soon, 10 yrs down the line looks like it's still considering it. Saying the it was clean, room for 5 was small, our room was a riot with clothes everywhere. Would b good if there was somewhere you vould hang your snow suits on properly. Shower wasn't the best, luke warm. Downstairs reception area was lovely, rustic and upstairs dining area lovely too, very large room with floor to ceiling with windows and found it very cold to eat in. High ceiling won't help so wrap up when going in there. Food decent I thought, was expect it worse, food was warm, soups lovely. Food was fine abit repetitive but warm wholesome so you left full. Kids choice poor though, chips n nuggets. Sledging outside the hotel isn't great, get yourself on the ski bus timetable at reception get yourself to the northside of the fell, sledging is fab and next to the is the ski slopes. Outside the hotel turn left walk down t junction turn left then you'll see the small shopping centre, large reindeer then further another shopping mall go outside there you can find the lake along with the swing. Ensure you stay inside the poles on the lake to walk safely. So tiring with all the gear on but worth it, so it's a heavy day. Don't over pack we ended up wearing most of our clothes most days as there clean. Brought 2 cases what a waste as only changing undies etc.

Ok so after reading the reviews I was a bit concerned about the hotel. However, I did not need to worry. When we got to the hotel it was welcoming and warm and the staff on reception were so friendly and helpful, nothing was ever to much bother. Yes the rooms are a little bit dated but they were clean and the beds were comfortable and the food was great as they catered for coeliac and it was made clear on the menu for each day what was gluten free. I would definitely go back this hotel