Scan Magazine | Hotel of the Month | Finland
Hotel of the Month, Finland
Admire Lapland’s beautiful views from the top Boasting rooms with breathtaking views – as well as a luxury suite, voted one of the world’s top romantic spots – Hotel Iso-Syöte provides accommodation for all tastes and requirements. From husky safaris and mountain biking to snow mobile trips, there is a wealth of activities to guarantee guests an unforgettable holiday.
own cosy retreat in Lapland’s untouched wilderness, there are also 20 ‘kelo’ cottages, or log cottages, built in a traditional Finnish style – as well as 16 modern, luxurious Fjell Top Cottages available for group hire.
Lapland and enjoy the glorious views,” says Juha Kuukasjärvi, the hotel’s owner. For guests looking for a different kind of dining experience, the hotel also boasts a Lappish ‘kota’, a traditional Sami hut, deep in the forest. “I prepare the food from fresh ingredients on an open fire and serve it on tables decorated with candles and reindeer pelts. We also have a traditional smoke sauna available for group bookings, so guests can enjoy a very old Finnish tradition,” Kuukasjärvi states.
Dinner with a twist
A romantic night under starlight
The hotel’s Restaurant Panorama serves local dishes in a unique setting. With a strong focus on serving local ingredients, reindeer, fish and berries regularly feature on the restaurant’s menu. “We take pride in our restaurant, where guests get to experience flavours of
Hotel Iso-Syöte is no stranger to awards: for three years running it has won the prize for Finland’s best boutique ski hotel in the World Ski Awards, and the hotel’s Eagle View suite was voted one of the world’s most romantic hotel rooms. The suite, divided across two floors, is
By Ndéla Faye | Photos: Hotel Iso-Syöte
Hotel Iso-Syöte is located within easy reach of three of Lapland’s main airports – Rovaniemi, Oulu and Kuusamo – and situated on the southernmost fell in Finnish Lapland. The hotel is surrounded by old spruce forests, making it the perfect location for activities such as cross-country skiing, hiking and mountain biking. The hotel has 30 rooms with panoramic views overlooking the Syöte National Park’s forests and valleys. For guests wanting to explore the peacefulness of Lapland’s wilderness and enjoy their 90 | Issue 92 | September 2016