Lapland Hotels Ylläskaltio

We did a four day trip to lapland and stayed at this hotel. Had a fantastic time. Hotel staff were brilliant and friendly with the kids. Not far from the shopping centre and frozen lake. (10/15mins) Only slight issue we did have was the shower, we didn't have any hot water on the last two days. We didn't say anything either so it might have been a small problem that the hotel would have sorted or it might have been the time we were trying to use it. Food was nice. Breakfast maybe a bit samey but at the same time there was plenty to choice from. Everyone found something to eat.

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!

Just got back from a 3 night Tui package at the Snow Princess aka Yllaskaltio. Very friendly staff and reps, room great for us a family of three. Duplex set up means adults can stay up once kids in bed but still hear them easily. Food was great. Choice was limited to one or two options each lunch/dinner but quality was always top notch. Sledges available for free outside hotel so lots of fun for kids. Top tip, put your kid in the sledge and pull them along to the frozen lake (15 min walk behind a supermarket, mini shopping center and pub). Tui side of things very well organised and Santa village was great. Great memories made, can’t recommend enough.

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!

I'd heard such a mixer of reviews about this hotel which made me worried about what I'd arrive to. But it's such a lovely, cosy hotel. It has a small gift shop with souvenirs. The restaurant is large with a large a good selection of food even for fussy eaters. The staff were really helpful and there was a kids club in the evening which my daughter loved. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from restaurants, supermarket and shops and just behind the shops is the frozen lake. The only downside is the stairs in the family rooms, they are very steep and did worry me but as long as the kids are careful it's fine. We are returning to the same hotel again this year because we loved it so much and we can't wait.

A very authentic alpine hotel with a friendly and helpful staff. The rooms were basic in decor due to the snow sticking to boots, I presume, but very warm and cozy especially in contrast to the temperatures outside in December. The dining room served a wide selection of dishes, buffet style, three times a day. All food was very fresh and there was a kettle on constant boil and T bags etc to make hot drinks. I would recommend this hotel for family holidays