Rovaniemi, Finland
Opened
2016
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
SantaPark Arctic WorldStilted canopy den
Cocooned hideaways balance snowy silence with crackling outdoor fire pits, where guests sip mulled drinks under quiet, aurora-lit Arctic skies.
“The warm interiors are lined in blond timber and oiled oak parquet floors, and furnished with low-slung wire chairs swathed in fur…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Elevated shingle-clad timber cubes with north-facing panoramic glass walls frame the snow-dusted pine forest canopy.
Notable
Plush deerskin throws, private en-suite saunas, champagne arrivals, and attentive concierge support for Arctic excursions.
Notable
Lappish tasting menus starring wild reindeer and cloudberries complement direct access to snowshoe trails and northern skies.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The hotel itself is a high-luxury, high-design experience, each ‘glasshouse’ cabin with its own private sauna, each suite with a picture window...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked into Syväsen hill just outside central Rovaniemi, snowy trails and SantaPark surround the property beneath the Arctic Circle sky.
The rooms
Beds face panoramic north-facing windows framed in pale timber, while ArcticScene Suites add log fireplaces, private saunas, and outdoor hot tubs.
The spa
Inside Syvä Wellness Nest, botanical facials and bodywork use Nordic ingredients in candlelit rooms lined with dark timber.
The sauna
A wood-burning stove heats the traditional timber cabin, with powdery snow right outside for cooling down between rounds.
Dogs stay too.
Rakas Restaurant & Bar
Pinecone pendant lights hang above a central hearth, where Arctic char and regional berries lead the dinner menu.
All shingle-clad chalets are topped with green roofs and stand on stilts made from Finnish wood, the shapes appearing almost as if they were ambling...
How it began
Studio Puisto drew inspiration from traditional Finnish käpylehmä, the miniature toy cows children craft from pinecones and sticks in the forest.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.