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UNIQUE OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE - THE IGLOO HOTEL. Feel the silence in the hotel made of snow and ice. See the sculptures and have an ice drink in the ice bar. Feel the contrast between staying in the cold, while the cozy sleeping bag keeps you nice and warm during the whole night! Experience the silence and serenity surrounding you. Every year the Igloo Hotel has a new unique theme from the Arctic part of the world. Woolen underwear is recommended for the night. While staying at the snow- and ice hotel you can experience the nature around, relax in a warm atmosphere in the living room and enjoy a dinner in our great (warm) restaurant. Sorrisniva restaurant serve á la carte menu based on local food and traditions. A table is reserved for you when staying the night.
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First of all, the location is isolated and surrounded by snow, fjords and mountains. Second, the hotel itself has a warm building with the restaurant, sauna, living room, bar and restrooms. It’s all done in natural wood and feels like a high-end lodge. The staff is amazing...every single one of them. The waiters take great care with each guest and the desk staff is very helpful...always trying to accommodate individual needs. Jan Roger is AMAZING. It was my husband’s 50th birthday and he went out of his way to make it memorable...so that my husband felt special and I felt like a hero. What a great guy he is. Sorrisniva is so lucky to have people like that on staff.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Â The suites are gorgeous. The regular bedrooms are ok.
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We stayed here as part of a 3 night package with Sorrisniva (see review separately under Sorrisniva attractions if interested) and really enjoyed our stay.
The igloo hotel is so impressive - the artwork is stunning; so much effort put into building this place. It’s worth a look around but stay over if you can for the full experience. We stayed in a standard room but the suites really are amazing.
We arrived early and between lunch and dinner enjoyed a few hours relaxing in the main bar/ dining area; this is a really comfortable and impressive space.
The food at lunch and dinner was excellent and the wine and beers good. Great service from all staff at front desk and in the restaurant.
Then the overnight stay... everyone being a little apprehensive to go into the igloo, generally spending time in front of the fire in the very cosy lounge with a drink before grabbing our sleeping bags and heading into the cold! It was like camping and we were lovely and warm in the sleeping bags within minutes with just a chilly face to tuck in before going to sleep! A great experience all round :)
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This igloo is way too cool and not as cold as you would expect. On arrival you are taken on a short tour of the property from the main lodge. Snow shoes are available as well as dog and reindeer sleds. A very pleasant evening was provided with options for several Norwegian specialty foods. The high light is the igloo itself which is rebuilt every years in December and melts in April. You can choose the tour or stay overnight. When many people are present a slight fog or mist develops. This just makes great atmosphere to see the many snow and ice sculptures which include full sized altars, characters from children’s storie (Billy Goat Gruff and bridge) and mythological creature. Your personal igloo will have a bed made of ice covered with animal skins so you and/or your clothes will not freeze to it. Sleeping bags are also provided which are quite warm. It was a very comfy experience followed by a great breakfast. Would do it again in a flash!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Â All igloos are fine but some of the Theme rooms are more extensively decorated.
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My son and I arrived at 9:00 PM and a nice person at the front desk told us that the restaurant would be open until 10:00. We went back at 9:30 pm and were told that the restaurant was closed but that we could order something from the small menu. We both ordered salads that took a long time to arrive. In the meantime, because I hadn’t eaten all day, I took some granola that was already put out for the breakfast guests. Two salads, two glasses of wine, and granola (for which I was then charged $26.00), ended up costing $86.00. Would have been fine if the salads were somehow special or if the ambiance were to have been worth it. Sadly, neither was. That said, the Ice Hotel is a must see; just don’t eat in the restaurant.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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We stayed a night at the Igloo Hotel. The hotel is beautifully crafted and the surroundings are very nice.
The hotel is lacking it’s premium service that it is advertising with. The staff is just doing its job and nothing more than that. There is no welcoming feeling given by the staff, a lock of enthusiasm and a lack of real hospitality management.
If you advertise being a Premium Arctic Wilderness Destination and charge premium prices you should go above and beyond the guest expectations by delivering fantastic and above all warm and welcoming service, which is just not being done.
Besides this having 3 common male showers for 24 Igloo Hotel rooms is definitely not enough. And why common showers with no privacy at all? Once again, charging premium pricing and advertising as a Premium Arctic Wilderness Destination means that you will need to deliver premium service and facilities.
To sum up: a beautiful location and Igloo Hotel with staff being uninterested and inexperienced with a lack of management who trains and enthuse the staff on how to deliver a true once in a lifetime hospitality experience.
Skip this one, there are better ice hotel options around.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Skip this place as there are better igloo hotel options in Scandinavia.
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Response from Booking Sorrisniva, Marketing at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Responded 31 Jul 2022
Hi Tomas, Thank for you visiting us this past winter, and giving us your feedback. We strive to always improve our services and will consider your review as we continue to develop. To clarify, we have two offerings at Sorrisniva, a Premium Arctic Wilderness Lodge which is high-standard and opened in October 2021, and the World's Northernmost Igloo Hotel which we have been operating and building every year since 2000. The facilities in the lodge are very high-standard whereas the Igloo Hotel provides the opportunity to experience something very unique. We often recommend our guests to stay one night in the Igloo Hotel, and the rest of their stay in the lodge. This combination gives them both premium comfort and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our restaurants are also world-renowned as we collaborate with the Norwegian National Chef team to create menus that change with the Arctic seasons. Maku Restaurant is our new fine dining restaurant offering culinary adventures using locally sourced ingredients, whereas Lavvu Restaurant is our most seasoned restaurant that is built in the shape of the traditional Sami Lavvu. We hope to welcome you back someday in the future and show you that our world-renowned destination lives up to its name and reputation. Best, Katelin Digital Marketer
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We stayed overnight in suite 26. Really recommend to book a suite. They are beautiful decorated and the extra charge in price is so worth it. It’s so many details you can study from your bed.
We had a warm welcome and the staff will make the best of your stay. They speak well English. We had a walking tour of Sorrisniva, they walked thru were you find changing rooms, sauna, game room, what to wear during the nights etc. Good start of the stay.
The ice hotel is beautiful decorated and this year it’s fairytale from the Nordic theme. It’s so many details inside. Really a treat to look around. Since you stay at night all daytime visitors are leaving latest at 8pm. After this it’s possible to take photos, since less people are walking around. You get a good warm sleeping bag. So if you wear 100% merino wool base layer, you will not be cold during the night.
It is so quiet inside, there are no sounds. We slept like sleeping Beaty. From 7am to 10am there is Sauna. Great way to start the day. Good breakfast, lots of delicious choices and waffles.
Highly recommended to spend one night if you stay in Alta during winter season. We will be back later for new adventures and new decorated ice.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Exceptional! In the middle of Arctic winter we enjoyed a cosy, comfortable and inspiring stay amid the stunning landscape and enjoyed unique experiences we will never forget, including a night in the spectacular ice hotel.
From the moment we arrived the staff were extremely helpful and provided all the information we needed to feel at ease and prepare for the days ahead. We had a chance encounter with one of the owners and it was clear that this entire venue is run with a genuine desire to create something special and memorable, all while showcasing the talent and beauty of the local area. It absolutely succeeds.
Be aware that the ice hotel is not like other hotels, by necessity there are some adjustments to make, e.g. the bathrooms are shared, and in a separate building. This is made clear in advance so you know what to expect, and it is a very small price to pay for a truly unique and magical experience. The sculptures and art installations were stunning, and it was one of the best night's sleep I ever had.
We enjoyed several activities while at Sorrisniva, including an afternoon learning about Sami culture, and sledding with reindeer, as well as a Northern Lights chase in the evening. A special thank you and a big hug to the delightful Vibeke (Becs) who was very knowledgable and excellent company throughout the night.
The facilities are clean, well-maintained and all in a simple but cosy Scandinavian design. The entire venue sits along the breathtaking Alta River which you can see from any of the cosy corners inside the main building. Meals in the Lavvu restaurant are refined without being fussy and, most importantly, delicious. The breakfast buffet has a great range of hot and cold items. They even provide a waffle maker with instructions for making the perfect Norwegian waffle (I recommend topping with brown cheese and cloudberries!)
Final note: our stay at Sorrisniva was booked as part of a package with another venue which I have reviewed separately (see Holmen Husky Lodge). I must compliment both teams for making the entire package run smoothly, punctually and with genuine smiles from everyone we met.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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on arrival we were given a tour of the property the unique surroundings and the igloo hotel bar which is just amazing. The room was amazing nice warm reindeer skins and very warm sleeping bags. there was a very comfy warm lounge to relax in after dinner and before bed. The dining experience was very special. Fine Dining to the max two of my courses were served on a block of ice!!! made all the more special by our waitress Camilla who attended to every detail explaining our entrees and where they were sourced from locally. Overall a remarkable experience. Top of my Bucket List!!!!!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Â A suite if you can afford the extra dollars
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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.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Room Tip:Â Follow the hotel instructions for what to wear to sleep in the ice hotel.
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Our stay at Sorrisniva Igloo Ice Hotel was an enchanting, magical journey in the Arctic wonderland that has still left us in awe many months afterwards. From the moment we set foot in this icy world, we were captivated by the unique charm and exceptional hospitality. The ice sculptures and accommodations were a true marvel. We were instantly immersed in a world of ethereal beauty. The intricate ice sculptures adorning the walls were breathtaking, creating an ambience that felt like a dream. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. Their expertise and genuine enthusiasm added an extra layer of warmth to our stay. The facilities were impeccably clean and tastefully designed, showcasing a perfect blend of comfort and style. The culinary offerings were a highlight, with a diverse menu of delicious, warming dishes that catered to a range of tastes. The attention to detail is truly commendable. From the meticulously crafted ice sculptures to the thoughtful touches in the accommodations, every aspect of our stay reflected their commitment to excellence. It is a gem that stands out and offers a perfect blend of adventure and luxury, creating memories that will linger long after the frost has melted. Our stay was truly magical.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Port Augusta, Australia3 contributions5 helpful votes
The Shuttle goes from Scandic Alta Hotel. we got the ships shuttle to town and then walked to hotel. You need to book it through Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel direct. It is a reasonable cost. I guess it was different for us as we spent overnight there an experience well worth the money. Hope this is helpful to you
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There is taxi service outside the airport. They were the same price as what the hotels charge you to do drop offs. We just used the taxi service the hotel is azing however there pick up and drop offs from the ice hotel for tours were always late so at least with a taxi from the airport you wint be waiting around.
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