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Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren

Longyearbyen , Longyearbyen (Show on Map)

8.9

Excellent

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Summary of reviewsSvalbard Hotell | Polfareren is a small and cozy hotel located in the heart of Longyearbyen, providing easy access to all the shops, bars and restaurants. The breakfast is one of the highlights of staying at the hotel with guests raving about the variety of Nordic food and extensive options available. The restaurant is also highly praised, offering delicious fine dining dishes. The rooms are exceptionally clean and tidy with comfortable beds, spacious layouts and beautiful atmosphere that makes it feel like home. The hotel overall exudes a pleasant, welcoming and well-maintained atmosphere with staff that is accommodating, friendly and always ready to offer assistance and advice on excursions. The comfortable beds, especially the pillows and linens are highly praised.
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Room Types

Standard Double Room Separate Building Includes a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. These rooms are located in an annex building opposite of the main building and breakfast area.

Large Double or Twin Room This twin/double room has an electric kettle and cable TV.

Deluxe Double Room This room features a work desk, espresso machine, seating area and cable TV. There is also a sofa which can be folded out as an extra bed.

Deluxe Suite Featuring views of the Longyearbyen Glacier, this suite includes a work desk, espresso machine, sofa and cable TV. The bathroom comes with bathrobes, a bathtub and shower.

Superior Double Room This room features a work desk, espresso machine, sofa and cable TV.

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Guest Reviews

8.9

Excellent

Location

Located right in the heart of Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren boasts a fantastic location, just a stone's throw away from all the shops, bars and restaurants. Situated at the end of the main street, guests are within easy walking distance of everything the city has to offer, making it an ideal starting point for any adventure. And with the tourist information office right across the street, guests can easily plan their excursions. The hotel is small but perfectly formed with a quiet, clean and comfortable room just steps away from all the action. Additionally, the airport bus stops right in front of the hotel, providing easy access for guests. Perfectly placed in the centre of town, Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren is an excellent option for anyone looking to explore Longyearbyen.

Breakfast

One of the highlights of staying at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren is the breakfast. Guests rave about the variety of Nordic food and the extensive and delicious options available. The breakfast is described as healthy, hearty and crazy good. Excellent, amazing and very good are just a few of the adjectives used to describe the breakfast. The buffet is noted to have a decent food selection and there are ample and delicious options available. The breakfast is also enjoyed in a tasteful environment with great personnel. While some guests note that there could be improvements, such as additional gluten-free options, the overall consensus is that the breakfast is fantastic and complements the great experience of staying at the hotel.

Dinner

Guests have raved about the food at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren with many describing it as excellent and fine dining. The restaurant is top notch, offering delicious dishes like Whale sashimi with ponzu sauce and Miso marinated catfish. While some guests found the menu lacking or repetitive, others found it to be fantastic. The restaurant's location at the end of the main street is convenient, but there are also many other restaurant options nearby. Some guests were disappointed with inexperienced staff and subpar wine options, but overall, the food at the hotel's restaurant was a highlight of their stay.

Rooms

If you're looking for a comfortable and cosy place to stay in Svalbard, consider booking a room at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren. Guests have described the rooms as exceptionally clean and tidy with surprisingly spacious layouts and comfortable beds. The hotel has a modern feel, but also exudes a cozy and beautiful atmosphere that makes it feel like home. The rooms are well equipped with a sofa and small tables and the bathrooms are generally of a good size. Some reviewers have noted that the rooms lack a minibar and telephone, but this shouldn't take away from the overall enjoyable experience. The hotel is well-located and heated, making it a great place to retreat to after a long day of exploring. Some suites are incredibly spacious, providing plenty of room to spread out and relax. However, some guests felt that the standard rooms were on the small side with bathrooms that felt "budget" and water that only reached a warm temperature. Despite these minor issues, the overall consensus is that the hotel is clean, comfortable and provides an excellent base for exploring Svalbard.

Beds

Recent guests of Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren have raved about their comfortable accommodations, especially the beds. Many guests noted that the beds were some of the most comfortable they have ever slept on with comfortable pillows and linens. Some guests did mention that they requested a double bed but received two twins pushed together, which resulted in a comical moment or two of falling between the mattresses. Overall, the beds were highly praised with several reviewers claiming they were the best in Svalbard. While one guest did note the lack of hair conditioner, most were pleased with their overall experience, including the great breakfast and comfortable beds. Guests from all over the world were impressed with the quality of the beds with comments in multiple languages including Dutch, Italian, Norwegian and Spanish all praising the "gode senger" or "comfy beds." However, one guest did find their bed uncomfortable. Overall, if you're looking for a good night's sleep, it seems like Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren might be a great choice.

Cleanliness

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren is a lovely and clean hotel with guests raving about the cleanliness of the entire establishment. The rooms are exceptionally clean and tidy with some guests calling them immaculately clean. The hotel itself is clean and warm, creating a lovely chilled atmosphere. The spacious and comfortable rooms are cleaned regularly by the fantastic housekeeping staff. Some guests did mention a few minor issues, such as some wear and tear on the furniture or the cleaning being done later in the day, but overall, the cleanliness was considered to be top-notch. The hotel even goes so far as to ask guests to remove their shoes upon entry and provides slippers. The public areas of the hotel are also routinely cleaned with tables and surfaces kept in great condition. Overall, guests found the hotel to be very clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Staff

The staff at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren are incredibly accommodating and friendly, always ready to offer assistance and advice on excursions. The overall atmosphere is pleasant and welcoming with receptionists going out of their way to help guests. The breakfast is exceptional and the location convenient. The hotel also has great food, clean rooms and charming staff. The reception staff, particularly a lady whose name starts with HO, has been mentioned as being rude. However, this is an exception to the norm, as most guests found the personnel to be attentive, helpful and obliging. Overall, guests seem to agree that the staff at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren is one of the highlights of their stay.

No, Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren.

No, Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren.

No, Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren doesn't have a gym.

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