We have been several times in this hotel. We like is very much! It is so nice that you go skiing when you like to go. Some evenings te slopes are also open. The people are very friendly. It is middle in the centre of Ruka

The location of the hotel is ideal - in the centre of Ruka, with lot of services around. In winter the ski slopes are just next to the hotel, and in summer the hotel is at the southern end of the Karhunkierros trail. We took the trail and after four days of walking in the woods Rukahovi was an ideal... More

I stayed here for a week in mid March as a lone traveller as part of a business trip to the conference centre. As an independent traveller this was an ideal location, only a short bus ride from Kuusamo airport costing €10 stopping right at the front door. The hotel is right in the centre of Ruka surrounded by a... More

We found that the hotel was nicer than we expected as the pictures we looked at in the brochure didn't do it justice.The staff were very pleasant and helpful. As mentioned in previous posts finding your room can be a bit of a maze.The room and bathroom were small but we found them adequate and the whole hotel was very... More

This is a new Hotel in the Crystal brochure. We booked the first week in January which was pretty busy. Our allotted room was in the old part of the hotel, a route march away from reception requiring the negotiation of a number of flights of stairs so we asked to upgrade. We were offered room 213 which had a... More

We visited 13 -20th December wanting to combine snowsport with other activities. Hotel itself was nice - clean and functional with efficent staff and good range of food. Ideally positioned for slopes and shops. This time of the year really suited us,plenty of the white stuff BUT not many fellow guests so all was peaceful and unhurried.I understand however that... More

This hotel is good for big events, but not for individual travellers. I had a Superior room with a great view, and a very cozy room. However the hotel is too large and for a single person it seems disorganized and easy to get lost in.

Great location in a great chilled resort. Rooms are very clean, warm and comfortable. Not too many frills, but Ruka isnt a place you go to to spend your holiday in doors! Staff were welcoming and happy to help in any way they could. In fact all the Finnish people we met were. Cant say the same for some of... More

Very convenient location for skiers and snowboarders, just a couple of steps from the nearest ski lift and slopes. Also close to the Ruka’s other services. The hotel itself didn’t impress me much. It is advertising itself as a 4-star hotel, which is exaggerated in my opinion. The hotel consists of old and new part. I stayed in a “standard... More