Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren, Longyearbyen
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
Svalbard Hotell-Polfareren features 59 individually decorated rooms spread across multiple buildings. Rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The bathroom comes with bathrobes, a bathtub, and a shower. Select rooms include a seating area. Some rooms are located in an annex building opposite the main building and breakfast area. Certain suites offer views of the Longyearbyen Glacier, a work desk, espresso machine, sofa, and cable TV.
Dining at Polfareren
Guests can enjoy a meal at the onsite restaurant, Polfareren, which offers Nordic, French, and Asian-inspired dishes. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided. Beers from Svalbard Brewery and wine can be ordered from the wine bar.
Leisure and Activities
Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking, ecotours, and spelunking. Guests can make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. A tour desk is available for booking snowmobile safaris and dog sledding. The hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and barbecue grills.
Location and Access
Located in the heart of Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotell-Polfareren is within a 15-minute walk of the University Centre in Svalbard and Svalbard Church. The hotel is 0.6 miles from Svalbard Museum and 0.7 miles from the Spitsbergen Airship Museum. Landmarks nearby include Magdalena Bay (0.5 km), Larsbreen (4 km), and Longyearbreen (4.5 km).
Hotel Services
Svalbard Hotell-Polfareren provides complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available. Safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards. Child care is available for one child under 6 years, all children under 2 years are welcome. Guests will find a tour desk at the property.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Ski equipment hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Public Bath
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
