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Guilherme Meira
Botucatu, SP

Charming and Historic Stay with Modern Comforts

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 22 Dec 2024via mobile
Our stay at this historic hotel from 1936 was delightful! The room was spacious with excellent heating, making it a cozy retreat after a day out. The reception staff were polite and very attentive, always ready to assist with any request. Breakfast was delicious, with a good variety of options to start the day right.

The hotel is impressively well-maintained for its age, preserving its charm while offering modern comforts. The views from the property are stunning, and the shower in our room was fantastic. The only downside was that the pool wasn’t heated, which would have been a nice touch, especially during colder weather.

Overall, it’s a great place to stay, combining history, comfort, and exceptional service!

Date of stay: December 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 1 December 2024 via mobile

Its a budget friendly hotel right in the middle of the town centre and overlooking the lake (frozen during winter). Most of the tourists here are for the Santa village visit and doing all the activities like northern lights hunt, reindeer/husky and snowmobile rides. From the hotel it is easy to reach all the tour operates. Rooms are ok, you can get extra beds for your kids and everything needed is close-by. The breakfast is pretty ordinary and north worth the price paid. One good thing is they allow early check-in with additional 20 euros for a room. So guest arriving on the morning train from Helsinki can avail this.

Room tip: Try to get the room in the main building itself.
Date of stay: December 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 29 November 2024

Scandic pohjanhovi were very accommodating on our early arrival. The room was very clean with a street view. The breakfast buffet was OUTSTANDING and the table staff were very friendly & courteous. The sauna was amazing
Thank you to all at the hotel that made our stay so amazing

Date of stay: November 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 19 November 2024 via mobile

I stayed three nights in late November, just ahead of “Santa Season” and was happy with my booking.

The hotel has been here for years, which shows in some elements but nothing that really affects the enjoyment of your stay. My favourite part of staying was the 20m pool and sauna facilities which allowed for a great way to wind down in the evening before dinner.

Breakfast was reasonable with a wide choice of food, although I’d personally like some coffee options beyond filter.

The room (223) was quite big with no issues beyond a bedside lamp bulb. The beds were firm but comfortable.

Room tip: Saunas start at 5pm but the pool is open from 6am.
Date of stay: November 2024
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Reviewed 10 November 2024

The legendary hotel Pohjanhovi is not just a Scandic among others. It has own corner in Finnish hotelhistory. It has accommodated pretty much every kind of people during years and has created own history as a part of Lapland legends. Building is old and rooms maybe needs to be renovated but service and restaurant traditions takes you for better level than Scandic routines do. Okay, not a boutique hotel or not fancy one - but doing ok with every aspects and gives some extra with a history.

Room tip: Take always best view if possible :)
Date of stay: November 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 5 July 2024

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