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While it is not far from the Yllas ski resort and close to the Yllas swing, I would not say it is at an excellent location as it requires a further 15-min drive from the ski resort to get there. The room is okay and the beds are comfy. However, the hotel is relatively old and therefore, do not expect it to be as grand and fascinating as the new ones. The heater was not working properly during my stay in December last year but luckily the nights were not very cold. The breakfast is good and the private spa is fascinating.

I went to Äkäslompolo to run the Nuts Ylläs Pallas 37km and chose the hotel for its proximity to the starting line. The hotel needs some renovation, but despite the bad reviews it was overall better than I expected. Staff was super helpful and friendly, the bed was extremely comfortable (a must before and after a race), the private sauna was amazing and cherry on top, breakfast was absolutely delicious and with a wide range of choice!

Just got back from our fantastic holiday in lapland. Second time we stayed at this snow princess hotel and cannot fault it. Last year we came here for 3 days and this year for 4 days. Lovely hotel and very friendly staff. Hotel was very clean and warm and food was lovely. A very good choice of food to meet everyone's needs ( even children ). We definitely will be back again.

We got back from staying at the Snow Princess on boxing day. The hotel was lovely, warm and welcoming. The food was brilliant quality and the staff were friendly. The sledges were a great touch for the kids. Only 10 minutes walk from the frozen lake. We absolutely loved it!

Along with the hotel Akas, the Yllaskaltio is on the opposite side of the fjell compared with the Saaga. As such, the skiing is more limited (until mid February when the widest reds I have ever seen open), served by drags and tbars (and one chairlift). The pistes will be largely empty. You can access the Saaga side from the top and walking over, or by bus. Ski bus is 5 euro a ride, so include it when purchasing skipass. The hotel is visited by bus in the morning before the Akas hotel, so you will get on it OK. 3km to base station or stay on it to the Saaga side. The hotel is fine, with a small bar and gift shop in the reception area. Meals are taken in the massive dining room upstairs, with views of the resort. Food is the usual buffet, half board and was fine. 10 minutes down the road to the supermarket and some bars. Beer is around 9 euro for 400ml, same across the resort. In Jan/Feb the temperature can be brutal, down to below -30C! The people are fab. Definitely for families and more timid skiers. Wrap up warm!

Family room; lots of selection at buffet breakfast and dinner. Gift shop, bar, lobby. Ski Bus comes right to door. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Walking distance to supermarket. Sauna in each room. A Great place to stay if you're skiing at Yllas North or South.