Glass Resort vs Arctic SnowHotel
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Glass Resort scores 9.1, Arctic SnowHotel 7.2. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Glass Resort scores 9.1/10 and Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos 7.2/10 in our ranking. Glass Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and location & access, while Arctic SnowHotel is ahead on value for money.
Rooms: Glass Resort's units are 44–320 m²; Arctic SnowHotel's are 20–33 m². At Glass Resort every unit has a private sauna and every unit has a private hot tub; at Arctic SnowHotel no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Glass Resort is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 3 km from RVN; Arctic SnowHotel is in Sinettä, near Rovaniemi, 36 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Glass Resort | Arctic SnowHotel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.1/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Ranking | #2 | #14 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village | Sinettä · near Rovaniemi |
| Stay type | Glass-roof apartments | Glass igloos, Snow hotel |
| Glass-roof room size | 44 m² and up | 20 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 320 m² | 33 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | No |
| Private hot tub | In every unit | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.5 (1,161 reviews) | 8.7 (3,358 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 36 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €528 · half board only in winter | €286 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 9.0 | 6.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 9.6 | 4.6 |
| Guest ratings | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Location & access | 9.8 | 7.6 |
| Value for money | 7.4 | 8.2 |
Glass Resort
SkyView's closest rival: every apartment has its own sauna and hot tub. Smaller units, a busier location and steep winter prices keep it second.
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Two experiences in one place and a dark lakeside site. Igloos are small, twin-bedded, and most extras cost more.
Also compare our #1: SkyView Igloo Resort
Two-floor glass igloo suites where every unit has its own sauna and outdoor hot tub, on a quiet forest hill 15 minutes from Rovaniemi Airport. It scores 9.5/10 in our ranking, ahead of both Glass Resort (9.1) and Arctic SnowHotel (7.2).
The short answer
Choose Glass Resort for: Private sauna and hot tub in every apartment · 3 km from the airport · Excellent restaurant and staff.
Choose Arctic SnowHotel for: Glass igloo plus snow hotel in one trip · Dark lakeside site with aurora night watch. Keep in mind: 20 m² igloos with twin beds only · 30–40 minutes from Rovaniemi.
Glass Resort vs Arctic SnowHotel: FAQ
Which is better, Glass Resort or Arctic SnowHotel?
In our ranking Glass Resort comes out ahead with 9.1/10. Glass Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, dining, spa & activities and location & access, while Arctic SnowHotel is ahead on value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Glass Resort or Arctic SnowHotel?
Glass Resort averages 9.5/10 (1,161 reviews) and Arctic SnowHotel 8.7/10 (3,358 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Glass Resort or Arctic SnowHotel?
Glass Resort starts from €528 per night (half board only in winter) and Arctic SnowHotel from €286 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.