Photo Review: Svalbard Hotell Polfareren

 

Svalbard Hotell Polfareren

TRIP TO SVALBARD DURING THE POLAR SUMMER

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Date of stay: May 24-27, 2024
Address: Vei 223.2 Longyearbyen SJ, 9170, Svalbard & Jan Mayen

Room: Standard Plus Room

How to get here: From SvalbardAirport, take the airport bus, cost is NOK 170 round trip.

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Hotel Exterior

Hotel Lobby & Reception

Reception

Lobby seating area

Lounge seating

Lounge seating

Check-in

Room key code, breakfast timings and password for wifi.

Hallway

Standard Plus Room 109

Entrance, room 109

Twin bed

Arm chairs and coffee table, TV (sadly the TV was not working)

Luggage rack, mirror

Complimentary coffee and tea

Closet

Slippers

Coat hooks

Bathroom with hand soap, shampoo and body lotion by Prestige plus dental kit, shaving kit and hygien kit.

Toilet, bath tub

Hair dryer

Orientation map

View from the slightly tainted window.

Since it was Polar summer, it never gets dark (this is the view before midnight) 👍

Breakfast Buffet at Restaurant Polfareren (1st floor)

Seating

Below are some photos from the buffet:

Buffet area

Hot items

Coffee, tea and chocolate drink

The buffet was not the most extensive but every item is of high quality.

Complimentary Coffee & Tea Whole Day

They also offer coffee, tea, fruits and some croissants.

Amenities

Souvenir shop

Shoe rack, luggage room

Toilet

Bar

Svalbar (located in another building)

The chorizo pizza was very good.

Menu