Glass Resort

Glass Resort was the most luxurious hotel during our Lapland vacation. We experienced a high standard everywhere in the hotel. The rooms with the large glass front and the private whirlpool have the wow factor. For dinner, the food is of high quality and beautifully presented. The service is also very attentive. Breakfast is impressive with a small but very tasty buffet. Many types of bread, always fresh egg dishes, fruit, good selection of cheeses. A big advantage is the location within walking distance of Santa Claus village. In the late evening, when the stores are closed, you practically have the village to yourself, very romantic in winter. On a walk we looked at the nearby hotel "santa's igloos arctic circle". The bungalows are built very close together and the whole complex is far less romantic than the glass resort. The only small point of criticism: there is no cozy lounge with a fireplace in the hotel. There is a small seating area in front of the restaurant, but not inviting for a drink before dinner. Tip: Book early, the hotel books up incredibly quickly. Be sure to have dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Beautiful resort and very central and close to the airport. Just walking minutes away from Santa’s Village. The rooms are nice, but not sure you get what you pay for as they provide you with extras, such as wine, champagne and more. However, there is a catch, there is a hefty price tag associated with each item, unlike other fancier hotels we have stayed at in the past. Young children are also charged as adults. We spoke with the food wait staff who were very friendly and extremely helpful. They had mentioned that during their entire time working for the past 6 months, they had only seen the Northern Lights 2 times total, one time in December and another time in March, it’s currently April 5th. If you are expecting to see the lights from these expensive rooms, the lighting/windows and the neighboring units do cause lots of glare and light pollution making it difficult to see. You will be forced to go outside or spend another $100USD for a tour, if the lights even decide to show in Rovaniemi. The front desk staff is not very friendly or welcoming, however, you will feel safe as it seems as though their main objective is to watch your every movement on their premises. Just be prepared as their jacuzzis are outside facing and visible to everyone with very little privacy. I would not recommend Glass Resorts to friends or family. Not sure whether every room has a sauna, but ours did and that was a nice touch.

A beautiful resort set just off the Santa Claus Village. The apartments are very comfortable with each having a sauna and an outside hot tub. There is a buffet breakfast to suit just about every taste - cereals, cold meats, bacon, mini hot dogs, eggs, fruit smoothies and freshly baked bread. The evening meal is of a high quality. The staff on our trip were just excellent - every single person we dealt with was helpful and genuinely pleasant. It's a good base for things like snowmobiling , husky tours and other experiences. Like everything in Finland, it's not the cheapest, but the whole set up is excellent and that includes the staff (such as Nina and Verna and others whose names I didn't get). As above, it is a 100m walk to the Santa Claus Village and though that didn't interest me much, for others it would be vital. Highly recommended.

We did the tour and dinner in early March, and it was fantastic. The tour guide was very friendly and informative, and the dinner was beyond what we expected, the bar was a lot of fun, overall it was a really great time, and if you're in the area its a must visit!!

Excellent service and amenities. The staff at Glass Resort is truly exceptional. Especially Nathali and Francisco. They were so warm and friendly we always felt at home. The glass igloos were spacious and well appointed. Having your own heated jacuzzi & sauna on made our stay.