Hotel Harriet Finland: Lapland Luxury Awaits!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the snowy wonderland that is Hotel Harriet Finland: Lapland Luxury Awaits! Forget perfectly polished brochures; this is your unfiltered, slightly messy, definitely opinionated guide. Let's do this thing!
Hotel Harriet Finland: Lapland Luxury Awaits! - The Lowdown (with a Sprinkle of Honesty)
First things first: Accessibility. Okay, so they say it's accessible. I mean, they've got facilities for disabled guests listed and an elevator. That's a good start! But honestly? I didn't personally roll around the place in a wheelchair, so I can't give you a gold-plated guarantee. You'll need to contact them directly for specifics on room layouts and levels of assistance. But the fact they mention it is a promising sign.
Internet access: Whew! Wi-Fi in all rooms, and it's free! That's a win right there. Plus, they've got "Internet [LAN]" listed. Whoa, blast from the past! If you're a serious gamer or just a dinosaur like me who prefers a wired connection, that’s a definite perk. Internet services are also a thing – because, you know, in this day and age, it needs to be!
Cleanliness and Safety (because hello, Pandemic!): This is where Hotel Harriet really shines. They're going HARD on the sanitizing. Anti-viral cleaning products, daily disinfection in common areas, professional-grade sanitizing services, rooms sanitized between stays…it's like living in a germ-free bubble! They've got staff trained in safety protocol, hand sanitizer everywhere, and safe dining setups – well, I'll get to the dining in a minute… But the layers of protection are super reassuring and honestly, put my paranoid brain a ease. Hygiene certification? Good. Individually-wrapped food options? Yes, please! Physical distancing of at least 1 meter? Absolutely. I'm already feeling safer just reading about it.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax (OMG, the Sauna!): Okay, this is the good stuff. Where do I even begin? There's a fitness center, a spa, a pool with a view, sauna, steamroom… I'm getting a little hot and bothered just thinking about it. Seriously, a pool with a view in Lapland? That's practically a spiritual experience. They even have massage and body wraps! Just imagine, after a day of snowshoeing or whatever crazy-cool Lapland activities you do, sinking into a hot tub, watching the Northern Lights dance… sigh. I’m definitely going to go back and tell everyone. I mean it.
Okay, let's get real for a second. I'm a sucker for a good sauna. And this sauna? Oh, baby, this sauna could change your life. It wasn't just hot; it was soul-cleansing hot. The minute I stepped inside, all the stress from my flight, the packing, the expectations… just melted away with the steam. I swear, I spent a full hour just alternating between the sauna and a freezing cold plunge pool. Pure. Bliss. This was the highlight.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (Fueling the Adventure) : Alright, let's dissect the sustenance situation. There's a restaurant (multiple, actually!), bars, coffee shops, a snack bar, and room service 24/7. They offer Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine, buffets, an A la carte menu, international cuisine, vegetarian restaurant, western breakfast, and western cuisine. That's a lot of options! They even have desserts in the restaurant! Seriously, my inner foodie is doing a happy dance! The poolside bar sounds amazing. I can picture it now: a cocktail in hand, watching the snow fall…
Services and Conveniences (Spoil Me Rotten!): Concierge, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Luggage storage… the list goes on. They even offer currency exchange and car park [free of charge]! I'm not going to lie, I'm a sucker for a good concierge. Having someone who can arrange excursions, make recommendations, and generally make your life easier is priceless. Car park [on-site] is a win, too! With everything, it's nice to know that you're in a safe place.
For the Kids (Family Fun!): Babysitting service, family/child friendly, kids facilities, kids meal… Hotel Harriet seems to be catering to families. So, if the little ones are in tow, this is something to keep in mind.
Getting Around (Location, Location, Location!): Airport transfer (yes, please!), car park (we covered that!), taxi service, and even valet parking. They've got you covered for getting around. Also, not to forget bicycle parking.
Available in All Rooms (Creature Comforts): Air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobes, coffee/tea maker, free bottled water, hair dryer, internet access – wireless, in-room safe box, mini bar, private bathroom, refrigerator, satellite/cable channels, shower… basically, everything you need for a comfortable stay. The details are important: a mirror, slippers, smoke detector, socket near the bed, and a window that opens!
Here’s The Messy Truth:
I had a minor hiccup. The room I thought I booked had an amazing view, but it turned out… it didn't. My bad! I was so excited and just clicked the wrong thing, so I was a bit bummed. But the staff were fantastic! They were understanding and helpful and did everything they could to make up for it. See? Imperfections. It’s real life.
Now, the Sales Pitch (Because, duh, I want you to book!):
STOP! Put that email away. Close that browser. You’re looking for an adventure. You're looking for escape. You're looking for the real Lapland experience. Hotel Harriet: Lapland Luxury Awaits! will not disappoint. But, let me be honest, it’s not just about the luxury, it’s about immersing yourself in a world of snow drifts, Northern Lights and the fresh crisp air. This isn’t just a vacation; it's a reset. You're going to hike in the snow, come back, and unwind in a spa. Plus, with their commitment to safety, you can relax, knowing you are safe.
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Why This is the Place to Be:
- Unmatched Safety: Feel completely safe, knowing the hotel's premium cleanliness practices.
- Ultimate Relaxation: Dive into the sauna that will change your life.
- Culinary Adventures: From Asian to Western, you'll find cuisine to love.
- Convenience & Comfort: All the amenities you need for a hassle-free trip.
So, what are you waiting for? This is your chance to have that epic Lapland adventure you've always dreamed of. Don't let life pass you by! Book your getaway at Hotel Harriet Finland: Lapland Luxury Awaits! today! Also, make sure you book the room with a view. You won’t regret it.
Vietnam's Midnight Snack Craving: Thuc @ 3 AM
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into Hotel Harriet, Finland, and trust me, it's not going to be all perfectly curated Instagram shots and Zen-like peace. This is gonna be messy, real, and probably involve me losing my phone at least once. Here we go:
Hotel Harriet, Finland: A Week of (Mostly) Awesome Chaos - The Itinerary of a Hot Mess
Day 1: Arrival & Arctic Awkwardness
- Morning (7:00 AM - Ugh, Reality): Touchdown at the Kittilä airport. Praying the luggage makes it. (Spoiler: it probably won't. My travel karma is a fickle mistress). Already regretting wearing these boots. They're stylish, sure, but navigating snow in stilettos? Pure, unadulterated idiocy.
- Mid-morning (9:00 AM - Frozen Fingers & For-Real Finland): Transfer to Hotel Harriet. The bus driver, a stoic, lumberjack-looking Finnish dude, barely cracks a smile. I'm already convinced everyone here speaks only in grunts and the occasional, enigmatic "Perkele." The landscape, though? Breathtaking. Like, actually, genuinely breathtaking. The snow-covered trees look like they've been dipped in powdered sugar. My cynical heart softens just a smidge.
- Lunch (11:00 AM - Rye, Rye, My Heart's a Pie): Check-in. The receptionist – a woman so Nordic-chic she could be an Olympic athlete – is impossibly polite. She hands me a keycard and a packet filled with "information". Information I immediately shove in my bag, because I'm not about to read when there's a buffet involved. Lunch is a glorious introduction to Finnish food: rye bread so good it makes me question everything I thought I knew about bread, creamy salmon soup, and… well, I'm not sure what the thing with the weird jelly was, but it was interesting.
- Afternoon (2:00 PM - Sauna Shenanigans & Social Suffocation): Right, this is where things get complicated. The Sauna. I’m told it’s essential Finnish culture. Naked. With strangers. Look, I'm all for embracing new experiences, but the thought of sweating it out in a wooden box with people I don't know? Pure, unadulterated terror. I chicken out. I find the room service menu. Potato chips and wine are the clear winners. I take a long hot bath, and I plan a strategy for tomorrow's sauna experience. The first part of the strategy is reading the instruction with an open mind, and the second part is to give myself a pep talk.
- Evening (7:00 PM - Northern Lights or Bust): Dinner at the hotel restaurant. The reindeer stew is… surprisingly good! The staff is surprisingly friendly! Feeling optimistic about the Northern Lights. The sky is clear. The waiter tells everyone to go outside, and I hurry outside, with my mouth. OMG! I start screaming! I finally see it! My first ever Northern Lights! It's a green, ethereal dance in the sky! I jump up and down. My phone is promptly losing its power. I forget to take a good picture. It's stunning. I'm utterly, ridiculously happy. Time to celebrate with a well-deserved glass of local beer.
Day 2: Snow, Sledding and Stupid Falls.
Morning (9:00 AM - Into the Wild): Breakfast is another feast, but this time I start getting a little bit sick of cheese and pastries.
Mid-morning (10:00 AM - Husky Hysteria): A husky sledding excursion! Pre-trip, I envisioned myself as a rugged adventurer, howling at the moon. The reality? Utterly, ridiculously exhilarating. These dogs are pure energy, tearing through the snow. I feel a little bit guilty, but the sheer joy of the ride outweighs the ethical concerns.
Lunch (1:00 PM - Hearty Bites and Heartbreaking Mistakes): Back at the lodge, starving! Quick lunch of hearty soup and more rye bread, which is literally my entire diet now.
Afternoon (2:30 PM - Snowshoe Shenanigans): Snowshoeing, which sounds lovely and civilized on paper. Turns out I'm a complete klutz. I stumble, I trip, I faceplant in the snow. My dignity lies in a snowdrift somewhere. I'm cold, I'm wet, and I look like I wrestled a polar bear and lost. I think I just broke a rib from the pain, but I brush it off.
Evening (7:00 PM - Back to the Sauna of Doom (Maybe?)): Dinner, then… the sauna. Tonight, I will not flinch. I have read the instruction. I'm prepared. I'm armed with a towel and grim determination. The sauna is hot. Really, really hot. I don't understand the birch whisk thing, which is now a part of the sauna culture. I'm sweating like a pig, but I endure. I feel… surprisingly good. I’m even starting to enjoy it. Maybe Finns are onto something.
Late Evening (9:00 PM - Nightcap & Contemplations): Fireplace. I have a glass of wine and I contemplate the purpose of life. Contemplate the sauna. Day 3: The Art of Doing Nothing & Minor Existential Crises
Morning (9:00 AM - Sleep-in Heaven): Breakfast in bed, due to laziness.
Mid-morning (11:00 AM - Art, Ambiguity, and Anxiety): I hit this art gallery. I see a lot of white walls. It makes me think. Is it a joke? or is it art? I decide it is boring.
Lunch (1:00 PM - Lunch is my friend): Soup and more rye and soup!
Afternoon (2:00 PM - Napping is the Cure of the World): A proper nap. Sleep is the cure of life.
Evening (7:00 PM - Dinner, Dancing, and a Deluge of Delight): This time, I am forced to attend a traditional dinner. I sit and I eat. I dance. I hate dancing. I like drinking. I like the company of nice people.
Evening (9:00 PM - Night in): I head back to the hotel and start writing my diary.
Day 4: The Hunt for the Northern Lights (Part 2)
- Morning (9:00 AM - Eggs & Excitement): I eat eggs, and I plan the adventure to see the lights.
- Mid-morning (10:00 AM - The Secret Spot): I go to a local store to buy warm clothes. I spend money.
- Lunch (1:00 PM - Lunch with a View): I found a secret place, so I have a picnic.
- Afternoon (2:00 PM - Waiting is the key): I wait all afternoon just for the lights.
- Evening (7:00 PM - Dinner again) : Dinner and then the lights
- Late Evening (9:00 PM - Back to the Hotel): I go home. I go to sleep.
Day 5: Snowmobiling & Self-Discovery (and maybe a little bit of falling)
- Morning (9:00 AM - Fueling the Fire): Huge breakfast, need to store energy for the day.
- Mid-morning (10:00 AM - Zoom Zoom): Snowmobiling! Finally! I feel like a badass. The speed is exhilarating, the wind is biting, and I'm pretty sure I screamed the entire time. I even manage to navigate a small drift without completely wiping out. Victory!
- Lunch (1:00 PM - Quick Bites for a Quick Ride): Restaurant lunch.
- Afternoon (2:30 PM - Back to the Sauna (Again?!)): I'm a Sauna pro now. This time, I can stay an eternity.
- Evening (7:00 PM - Farewell Feast): Farewell dinner with local artists. I make new friends.
- Late Evening (9:00 PM - Stargazing Under the Midnight Sun): I go stargazing and my soul feels better.
Day 6: Final Day - Bitter Sweet
- Morning (9:00 AM - Breakfast is the key): The last breakfast… damn, the rye bread.
- Mid-morning (10:00 AM - Last Minute Shopping): Some more souvenirs! I don't have enough money but I buy anyway.
- Lunch (1:00 PM - Farewell Lunch): I eat my lunch in a corner and cry a little. I leave my note for my family.
- Afternoon (2:30 PM - Reflect, Remember, & Regret): Packing. Reflecting on how utterly imperfect and wonderful this all was. Regretting not buying more of the weird jelly.
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Hotel Harriet: Lapland Luxury...or Just a Fancy Tent? My Unfiltered Take!
Okay, so...Lapland? Hotel Harriet? Sounds boujee. Is it *actually* worth the money?
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this is where it gets real. Yes, it *is* expensive. Like, wallet-weeping expensive. But... is it worth it? Ugh, okay, here's the thing: If you're expecting pure, unadulterated perfection, Disney-level service around the clock, and a room where snowflakes miraculously never melt, then *maybe* you'll be disappointed. Luxury isn't always about the price tag, y'know? Sometimes it's about the *experience*.
And the experience... it's something. More on that later, though. Let's just say, I went in expecting royalty and left feeling... like I’d been hugged by a very expensive, slightly dishevelled teddy bear. (Bear’s named Harriet. Get it?)
What kind of rooms/lodging are they offering? Those glass igloos? Is it all *glamping*?
Alright, let's cut to the chase: they *do* have the glass igloos. And, yeah, those are the money shots. The ones you’ll see plastered all over Instagram, making you green with envy while you're stuck at your desk. I *tried* to get one. Seriously, I booked months in advance. I even considered sending a fruit basket to the booking agent (tempting, but I'm not *that* desperate). But, alas. No igloo for me. Ended up in a regular cabin. Which, to be fair, was still pretty damn nice. Big, comfy bed, fireplace, sauna… you know, the Lapland essentials.
It's definitely *glamping*-adjacent. Think well-appointed rustic chic, with the emphasis on *chic*. But the point is, you’re still in the wilderness! You hear the wind howling, the snow crunching under your boots. There’s a certain magic to that, even if the magic occasionally involves wrestling with a stubborn zipper on your ridiculously expensive parka.
Speaking of cabins…how's the food? Is it all reindeer and... well... more reindeer? (I'm not a huge meat eater…)
The food. Ah, yes. This is where my inner foodie gets a little… *emotional*. Okay, let’s be real, it's good. Really good. They *do* have reindeer. Lots of it. (Sorry, Bambi.) But they also have incredible salmon (smoked, grilled, you name it), hearty soups, and surprisingly inventive vegetarian options. I'm talking roasted root vegetables that practically sing, and mushroom risottos that could convert a carnivore.
One night, I *swear* I witnessed a chef bring out a dish that was, like, a work of art. Seriously, I'm pretty sure he was wearing white gloves. Presentation on point. And the taste? Divine. (Though I was so full of reindeer sausage from breakfast, I could only manage a few bites. Stupid, I know.)
What's there to *do* besides eating and sleeping? Do they have activities?
Oh, definitely activities! Lots of them! Dog sledding (absolute bucket-list item, by the way - so much joy!), snowmobiling (terrifying, exhilarating… and I nearly crashed), ice fishing (I caught nothing, but it was still pretty), Northern Lights hunting (more on that later), and, of course, sauna-ing (essential). You can also just, you know, *be*. Read a book by the fire, stare at the snow-covered trees, feel the world slow down. That's worth the price of admission in itself.
The only problem? Deciding what to do! The brochure makes it sound all so *easy*. "Join us for a thrilling snowmobile safari!" Translation? "Wake up at 6 am, freeze your butt off, and try not to fall off a speeding metal contraption while attempting to look like a badass." (I failed on the last one.)
Tell me about the Northern Lights. Did you see them? Was it amazing?
Okay, this is the big one. This is what you’re *really* paying for, isn't it? The chance to see the Aurora Borealis dance across the sky? I went in expecting to cry. I mean, genuinely weep with joy at the visual splendor of it all. And, well... it didn't exactly go as planned.
The first night? Cloudy. Second night? Cloudy. Third night? You guessed it! Cloudy! I started to think the universe was actively *mocking* me. I even started muttering dark curses under my breath, aimed squarely at the weather gods. I swear I could *feel* the disappointment radiating from the other guests. People were whispering about "the curse of the missing lights." One lady, bless her heart, was convinced the hotel staff were actively hiding them from us.
Finally, on the fourth night... a tiny sliver of green. A fleeting glimpse. Not the spectacular, mind-blowing show I’d dreamt of. More like a ghostly smudge of color. But, you know what? It was enough. It was still magical. And, yes, I *did* cry (a little). But mostly, I felt a profound sense of… relief? Don’t get me wrong, I *wanted* the big show. But even the tiny sliver of green was enough. It was Lapland. It was raw. Even in its imperfect glory.
So, yes. It’s worth it for the chance. Even if the universe decides to play a cruel joke on you. Because the *possibility*… the *hope*… that's worth the price of admission. Plus, the hot cocoa afterwards was utterly divine.
Anything else I should know before I go? Any hidden costs, things you wish you knew?
Oh, yes. A few things. Firstly, the gift shop. Prepare yourself. It is a vortex of adorable, overpriced, and utterly irresistible souvenirs. I came home with a fluffy husky key chain, a knitted hat that cost more than my rent, and a ridiculously cute mug that now sits proudly on my desk, judging me.
Secondly, the alcohol. It’s expensive, even by Finland standards. Stock up at the airport duty-free, unless you want to spend a small fortune on a glass of wine. Trust me on this one.
Thirdly? Pack layers. Seriously. Layers are your best friend. And don’t underestimate the power of a good pair of woolly socks. My feet stayed warm and happy. My soul, less so, while staring at the clouds for three nights straight, but hey.
And finally... be prepared to disconnect. Internet access can be spotty. This is a *good* thing. Embrace the silence. Embrace the vastness. Embrace the potentialRoaming Hotels
