The ultimate check-in for polar travel! How special is the world's northernmost Radisson Hotel?
In Longyearbyen, Svalbard, there is a hotel famous for its extreme location: Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, Spitsbergen. As the world's northernmost Radisson Hotel, it is not only an ideal base for travelers to explore the Arctic, but also provides a comfortable and warm accommodation experience, allowing people to feel a rare sense of comfort in the ice-covered polar environment. For travelers to Longyearbyen, this hotel not only provides a warm haven, but also a unique experience of going deep into the polar regions and feeling the charm of the end of the world.
๐จ Hotel highlights
1. Excellent geographical location, the best base for exploring the Arctic
The hotel is located in the heart of Longyearbyen, within walking distance to supermarkets, museums and travel agencies. This is the meeting point for most Arctic expeditions, whether it's snowmobiling, glacier hiking, or aurora tours. There is almost no light pollution around the hotel. In winter, you can just walk out of the hotel and look up at the northern lights.
2. The world's northernmost hotel chain, with modern and comfortable facilities
As a world-renowned Radisson brand, it provides a high standard of accommodation experience. It is a rare luxury to be able to stay in a room equipped with floor heating, a private bathroom and comfortable bedding in the Arctic region. The room is modern and simple in style, with views of snow-capped mountains and frozen fjords outside the window, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the magnificence of the polar regions.
3. Outdoor hot spring bathtub, luxurious enjoyment in the extreme cold
One of the hotel's most popular features is the outdoor hot tub. In the ice and snow with temperatures of dozens of degrees below zero, soaking in hot springs, looking at the snow-capped mountains, and even having the opportunity to appreciate the northern lights, this contrasting experience is simply dreamy and unique.
4. Arctic specialties: taste Arctic cod and king crab
The hotel's restaurant, Barentz Gastropub, serves a range of authentic Arctic dishes, such as king crab and Arctic cod, paired with local spirits. It is definitely a polar journey on the tip of your tongue. The restaurant also has a warm fireplace, which is suitable for watching the snow outside the window during the day and becomes a cozy place for polar explorers to exchange stories at night.
5. Unique experience of polar day and night in the Arctic
Here, you will experience Polar Night in winter, with darkness all day long, which is perfect for chasing the aurora. In summer, there is midnight sun, and the sun is still bright at midnight, which is suitable for long-term outdoor activities. Staying at this hotel, you can experience two of the most extreme natural phenomena in the polar regions.
๐ Travel Tips
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Best time to check in:
Winter (November-March): The polar night period is suitable for watching the northern lights, dog sledding, snowmobiling and other activities.
Summer (May-August): During the polar day, you can experience the midnight sun, which is suitable for activities such as glacier hiking, whale watching, and visiting abandoned mines.
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Transportation:
Take a flight from Oslo or Tromsรธ to Svalbard Longyearbyen Airport (LYR). The drive from the airport to the hotel takes about 10 minutes. You can choose to use the airport bus or hotel transfer service.