Alta Hotels with Airport pickup service

When we planned our trip to Norway, we mainly wanted to see the Northern Lights, but we also wanted to stay in an ice hotel (just for one night). It was a bucket list experience of a lifetime and worth every penny! We arrived in time for dinner in the dining room shaped like a traditional Sami teepee. It was delicious and hit the spot after our long and white knuckle drive from Tromso. The hotel's website has very explicit instructions for what to wear to sleep in the ice hotel (basically just a merino wool top and bottom and socks and a balaclava and gloves) and what not to do in the igloo (don't leave your cell on an ice table or it will get frozen to it and leave it in your sleeping bag). You are given a mummy sleeping bag that is rated to below zero, a pillow and you sleep on a bed of reindeer pelts. We chose to sleep in a suite, which have the intricate artwork and themes, rather than in a plain room. The entire hotel is like an art gallery or museum because everything is made from snow and ice. The whole hotel melts away at the end of the season except for the LED lights. This was the 25th year of the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel and their theme was the best of the last 25 years, so the snow and ice carvings were varied and very interesting. The biggest take away from the ice hotel for me was how quiet it was inside. The snow deadened all the noise. For me, it was hands down the best night sleep of my life. I felt like a baby in the womb snuggled in my sleeping bag and I wasn't cold at all. Now my husband, on the other hand, didn't have a restful sleep because he is of the age when a man gets up frequently at night to go to the bathroom. To do that, you have to get out of the sleeping bag, put on your boots without getting snow on your socks or wool undergarments and walk to the bathroom. Luckily it was right next to our room. He was certainly glad he had this experience and I wish he had the night's sleep that I did. The next morning we had a delicious and filling breakfast and then we headed out for a morning snowmobile ride. We each had our own snowmobile and the fresh snow on all the trees was breathtaking. They had special thermal suits for us to put on and we weren't cold at all. It was a ton of fun and I recommend adding this on to your stay. They also have a non-igloo part of the hotel and we were told that the King of Norway stays there in the summer to fish in the river on the property. So you know this is a well regarded place to stay.

Hard one to rate given there is a lot to like, but quite a few things let it down unfortunately. We stayed for 3 nights. A lovely building in a lovely spot, rooms are very nice & spacious with good bathrooms & very comfy beds. The surrounding area is very picturesque, with a frozen river right outside when we were there (fleeting views of the resident White Tailed Sea Eagles, none of the Moose unfortunately). Communal areas all very pleasant & good facilities. The bits that let it down: Given its location you’re probably going to eat in the hotel, which means the same menu every lunchtime & a different but same menu every evening gets very dull very quickly. Apparently they keep the same menu all season because “no one tends to stay for more than a week”. Our experience at the front desk was very mixed. Quite a few of the staff couldn’t do the basics like work out how to authorise a room key when it didn’t work, or know about different trips they offered: “as long as you book by 4pm you can go tonight”. 3pm “sorry it’s not running tonight, but you can go tomorrow”. Next day? “Trip full. Sorry” Our Spa experience was similarly confusing, with a hot tub that didn’t work & another that wasn’t actually hot, despite them taking bookings so knowing we wanted to use it. We found out the Manager is rarely on site, which explained a lot about how disorganised it was and the lack of attention to detail? Would we go back? At that price probably not, I’m afraid guests should get a lot more for their money

With a stay at Bjørnfjell Mountain Lodge in Alta, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from SarvesAlta Alpinsenter and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Northern Lights Cathedral. This ski cabin is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Alta Church and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Alta Rock Carvings.Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this cabin, which also features a spa tub and a sauna. This cabin also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the cabin's room service. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.

When you stay at Gargia Lodge in Alta, you'll be in the mountains and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Alta Rock Carvings. This lodge is 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Alta Church and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Alta Museum.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a sauna and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the lodge's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.