Scandic Pohjanhovi in Rovaniemi
✅ Guests appreciate the superb location with easy access to bus transport and proximity to the city center and Santa Claus Village. ✅ The breakfast buffet receives frequent praise for its variety and quality, with some guests looking forward to it daily. ✅ Spacious and clean rooms in the new building with good views of the river are noted positively. ✅ The hotel offers multiple saunas and a large indoor pool, though temperatures in the pool can be chilly initially. ✅ Staff friendliness and helpfulness, including accommodating special breakfast requests and luggage storage, are often highlighted. ❌ Several guests report issues with cleanliness, including stained bedding, hair on towels, and insufficient room servicing. ❌ The older part of the hotel has dated rooms with small showers and some maintenance problems, such as broken furniture. ❌ Noise can be a problem near the lifts and in some rooms, and the layout requires walking through a long, dimly lit tunnel to reach newer rooms. ❌ Some guests found the sauna hours restrictive and the pool water too cold to enjoy comfortably. ❌ Complaints include lack of in-room amenities like electric kettles, glasses, slippers, or dental kits, and extra charges for room service delivery.
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Description
Scandic Pohjanhovi is a four-star hotel located in Rovaniemi, Finland, originally built in 1936 and renovated in 2011. It features 212 rooms spread across a five-story building with a mixture of standard, superior, and suite accommodations, including family and presidential suites. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, four saunas, and multiple bars and restaurants, including buffet dining options. Guests can enjoy amenities like a fitness center, laundry services, ski storage, and facilities for disabled guests. The hotel is family-friendly, providing free cribs and cots for children. While the building has an older structure, some rooms in the newer wing offer modern comforts and river views. The hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers with conference facilities and a business center. Despite its spaciousness and good service ratings, some guests note issues with room cleanliness and dated interiors in certain parts of the hotel.
Location
Scandic Pohjanhovi sits on the banks of the Kemijoki River in central Rovaniemi. It is approximately 8 kilometers from Rovaniemi Airport and 320 meters from Ounaskoski beach. The hotel is conveniently located near several restaurants, including Ravintola Pohjanhovi just 24 meters away, Curry Masala at 162 meters, and Puolakka Ravintolat Ky within 212 meters. A bus stop outside the hotel provides direct service to Santa Claus Village, which is 8.3 kilometers away. The ski slopes of the Ounasvaara resort are 3.5 kilometers from the hotel, and golf facilities are nearby. The city center with shops, cafes, and entertainment venues is within walking distance, making this location practical for exploring Rovaniemi.
Tips
- If you plan to stay in the new building, be prepared for a 5-minute walk through an underground tunnel to reach the reception.
- Bring your own kettle or mugs if you want hot drinks in the room, as these are not provided.
- Take advantage of the breakfast buffet, which is highly rated, and consider using the bus stop outside the hotel for easy access to Santa Claus Village and other local attractions.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Fri] 06:30-09:30 Open
[Sat - Sun] 07:30-10:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property. - Pets: Pets are allowed Fee: €20.00 (approx. US$23.40) per room per night
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: UnionPay, DinersClub, JSB, Visa, AmericanExpress, MasterCard
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Television in lobby
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Interconnecting rooms available
- Fridge
- Family room
- Indoor Fireplace
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Iron and board
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Restaurant
- Packed Lunches
- Free Wi-Fi
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Karaoke
- Nightclub
- Hiking
- Parking
- Free Parking on Premises
- Swimming pool
- Indoor Pool
- Business center
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Fitness facilities
- Sauna
- First Aid Kit
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 320 m. It takes 5 minutes To the beach!
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Reviews
The breakfast was delicious.
The next day, when I told them I couldn't eat breakfast due to a flight, they prepared a breakfast box for me.
We arrived at the hotel as part of a group, the room itself is nice and equipped with a TV. Some of the bedding had stains and there was a hair on one of the towels in the shower. The shower itself is very small with a claustrophobic feeling. One of the rooms we were given had no door to the shower, which forced us to change rooms.
The breakfast was good and varied, but the dinner was not varied and of a really low standard. I will probably not return to this hotel.
They stuck us in their old building (even though they have a new one).
The room is not clean, no fridge, the mattresses are hell to sleep on! I literally slept on the floor on my second night, after which i demanded a change to the new building which i discovered by myself btw, no one told me about it.
The new building is so far away from the hotel lobby and you have to go through an underground tunnel to reach to it. It’s ridiculous tbh.
And don’t get me started on the cleanliness of their breakfast…
The variety is good.. but we literally found an insect in their orange juice.
And it’s not like the price is cheap!! It’s literally 300$ per night!
And compared to the other hotels, this one is the furthest away from the center, and situated at a bottom of an incline that leads to the center.
Plus, they don’t have proper room service! If you wanna order room service you have to pay 10€ for someone to simply go up and bring you whatever you ordered!
So you’re really not getting anything compared to the price you’re paying.
I don’t recommend it at all.
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Frequently asked questions about Scandic Pohjanhovi
What types of rooms are available at Scandic Pohjanhovi?
The hotel offers Standard Family Triple and Quadruple rooms, Standard Double rooms with or without balcony, Standard Best View Double rooms, Superior Single and Double rooms, and a Presidential Suite.
Is breakfast included and what are the serving times?
Breakfast is served buffet style. On weekdays it is available from 6:30 to 9:30, and on weekends from 7:30 to 10:30. Additional breakfast fees are not included in the booking price and must be paid at the hotel.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of approximately €20 per room per night. Service animals are also permitted.
How far is the hotel from the ski lifts?
The hotel is about 3.5 kilometers from the ski lifts of the Ounasvaara resort.
Does the hotel provide facilities for families with children?
Yes, the hotel provides free cribs and cots for children and some rooms accommodate children with additional fees depending on the room type.
