Hotel Iso-Syöte

The wow factor is the location with valley view. The other wow factor was our bear cave suite. Whirlpool, large sauna, fireplace, steam bath, two bathrooms and a lounge area. The room is on the lowest level, but the windows are mirrored so that you can't see into the room. Minor points of criticism were the poorly cleaned fireplace glass and the lack of a coffee machine (only kettle). Thanks to its elevated location, the surrounding area receives much more snow than in the valley, a beautiful snow landscape- the highlight for us. The hotel has modern designed spaces (e.g. fireplace and terrace), but also places wirh retro charme (e.g. the huge dining room with carpeted floor and the exterior façade). We didn't book any excursions, but took long walks individually through the snow-covered landscape behind the hotel. As the hotel is very remote, the activities around the hotel are limited. There is a small ski area nearby and one of the lifts runs right up to the hotel. We always ate at the hotel. The evening buffet was so-so but the à la carte selection was fine. The best part was the cake selection at the bar during daytime. Also the pies and lasagna looked good, sadly they weren't available in the evening. The fireplace corner is a nice an cozy place for aperitif and after dinner drinks.

We stayed for 1 week wich was too short.....but thst's tge sentiment when time is too short! Absolutely fabulous hotel, smiling and always cheerfull staff. Breakfast and diner were well looked after and a spoilingly great choice for any appetite. We arranged an amour of different safari's and these are also recomended, good explained by english speaking Finish-guides. Amazone was the thermo-gear we got to use for the week in all sizes, clean and good fitting!

The rooms with sauna and whirlpool on the balcony are spectaculair and beautiful and clean. The entree is almost majestic. The staff are super nice and friendly and very helpful. We were with 11 men so it was though for them but it worked out perfect. Outside the hotel is a beautiful small chalet with an open fire where we had the best time with each other.