Spitsbergen Hotel
With modern comfort in historic surroundings Spitsbergen Hotel offers a unique Svalbard experience. Situated on the "Hill" it has great views of Longyearbyen, the Lars glacier and the Longyear glacier. The hotel was constructed in 1947, but has been extensively refurbished over the years both internally and externally.
The hotel was originally built as an accommodation/dining area for employees at Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani. It was also the company’s official representational building, and its interior and architecture made it Longyearbyen’s grandest construction. Great effort has been placed in preserving its special history and it is well worth a cultural stroll along the hotel corridors and public areas where you’ll find historic photographs, old maps and newspaper clippings.
The hotel has 88 rooms - 5 suites and 16 superior rooms. All rooms are of a high standard and several of them are decorated using historic interiors such as the Store Norske-suite and the Bergmester-suite. All the rooms are non smoking.
In the cosy lounge you can get freshly baked waffles every afternoon. Sit in front of the fire with an arctic book from the library and make the journey back to the time of Nansen and Amundsen. You can also relax in the spa, which has a sauna and massage chair. The French inspired hotel kitchen will make your evening in the Funktionærmessen Restaurant a culinary experience.
Funktionærmessen Restaurant was opened in the Spring of 2000, and has a fantastic view of the town, the Longyear Glacier and Hiorthfjellet on the far side of the Adventfjord. The restaurant gets its inspiration from the French kitchen, and you will discover a carefully planned selection of wines and dishes that tempt you with both taste and appearance.
For more information on accommodation options in Longyearbyen, please contact Sue our Arctic specialist on 01285 880 981.