Glass Resort vs Arctic TreeHouse
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Glass Resort scores 9.1, Arctic TreeHouse 7.9. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Glass Resort scores 9.1/10 and Arctic TreeHouse Hotel 7.9/10 in our ranking. Glass Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, location & access and value for money, while Arctic TreeHouse is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Rooms: Glass Resort's units are 44–320 m²; Arctic TreeHouse's are 27–55 m². At Glass Resort every unit has a private sauna and every unit has a private hot tub; at Arctic TreeHouse some units have 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 TreeHouse is in Rovaniemi, Syväsenvaara, 3 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Glass Resort | Arctic TreeHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.1/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Ranking | #2 | #7 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village | Rovaniemi · Syväsenvaara |
| Stay type | Glass-roof apartments | Design treehouse suites |
| Glass-roof room size | 44 m² and up | No glass roof |
| Largest unit | 320 m² | 55 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | In some units |
| Private hot tub | In every unit | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.5 (1,161 reviews) | 8.7 (1,510 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 3 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €528 · half board only in winter | €367 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / Yes |
| Stay & rooms | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Privacy & wellness | 9.6 | 5.8 |
| Guest ratings | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Location & access | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Value for money | 7.4 | 6.4 |
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 TreeHouse Hotel
Striking design, good food and a spa. The standard suite is 27 m² with no glass roof, and value scores are low.
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 TreeHouse (7.9).
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 TreeHouse for: Distinctive award-winning design · Strong restaurant and a spa. Keep in mind: No glass roof · Standard suites are 27 m².
Glass Resort vs Arctic TreeHouse: FAQ
Which is better, Glass Resort or Arctic TreeHouse?
In our ranking Glass Resort comes out ahead with 9.1/10. Glass Resort is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, location & access and value for money, while Arctic TreeHouse is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Which has better guest reviews, Glass Resort or Arctic TreeHouse?
Glass Resort averages 9.5/10 (1,161 reviews) and Arctic TreeHouse 8.7/10 (1,510 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Glass Resort or Arctic TreeHouse?
Glass Resort starts from €528 per night (half board only in winter) and Arctic TreeHouse from €367 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.