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Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Longyearbyen with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views

Overview of Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

8.6 out of 10 Fabulous
8.6/10 Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
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Vei 229-3, Longyearbyen, 9171
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Spa tub
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Room amenity

Superior Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Apartment

Apartment

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • On the boardwalk

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Barentz Pub & Spiseri - 1 min walk
  • Fruene - 4 min walk
  • Cafe Huskies - 2 min walk
  • Karlsberger Pub - 4 min walk
  • Svalbard Bryggeri - 16 min walk
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About this property

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen is only 3 mi (4.8 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available during limited hours) for NOK 100 per person one-way. After relaxing in the hot tub, guests can grab a bite to eat at Restaurant Nansen, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this upmarket hotel include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Languages

English, Norwegian

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 128 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until 5:30 AM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • Due to COVID-19, access to the spa tub and sauna is available by reservation only.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Sledging nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2476 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1994
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Art gallery on-site
  • Designer shops on-site
  • Shopping centre on-site
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Restaurant Nansen – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Barentz Pub – This sports bar specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NOK 100 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NOK 300.0 per night
  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 12 costs NOK 40 (one-way)

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays.

Guests are provided with hand sanitiser and reservations are required for some on-site facilities.

Contactless check-in is available.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson) guidelines.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen Longyearbyen
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Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property and guests are provided with hand sanitiser. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The charge is NOK 100 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?
You can check in from 3 PM - 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing is available.
What is there to do at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as cross-country skiing and sledging, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen also has a hot tub.
Are there restaurants at or near Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?
Yes, Restaurant Nansen offers international cuisine and ocean views.
What's the area around Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen like?
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen is a short 5-minute drive from Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) and 4 minutes' walk from Svalbard Museum.

Reviews

8.6

Fabulous

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

H, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Warm, Comfortable, and a Great Basecamp
This was the best place to stay! My room was comfortable and warm. In fact, I did a polar plunge and swam in the arctic ocean. The bathrooms are warm enough where my bathing suit dried over night! Breakfasts are amazing. Great selection of food and I always a solid meal before venturing out for the day. The hotel staff is also great to work with. They are very nice and helped personalize my experience while there. Longyearbyen is small anyhow but the Radiation Blu is right in the heart of everything. I wouldn't walk to the airport from there but there is a shuttle bus that drops you off to and from the hotel. Very convenient if you ask me. I also met up with friends in the hotel's bar and it was great place to have drinks and eat. I also recommend the Nansen Restaurant, I had one of my favorite meals while there-- reindeer. When staying in Svalbard again, I will plan on staying at the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel again. I've stayed there twice now and this last time and I enjoy it.
Emily, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome play to stay..
Love the experience and stay..staff and chef was very helpful they maid vegetarian food for us 😋 overall we loved the stay..
Krutika, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Krutika, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sasa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Conveniently located in Longyearbyen. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Sven, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Radisson Blu Polar is well kept and centrally located in proximity to the town’s museums, shopping area and waterfront. Trekking/ hiking is right out the front door. And the brows are spectacular. The hotel is warm and welcoming and the employees speak many languages. Overall an A plus
Albert, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Eugenia, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Functional property in good location
Nice enough hotel, but pricey for what it offers. Rooms are basic and functional. Bedding is uncomfortable with lumpy/ thin pillows. Food offerings are ok with a pub in the hotel. Breakfast buffet is plentiful, but items exposed and I noted on multiple occasions individuals grabbing items with bare hands. It would be nice to have offerings which could be ordered and this not touched by multiple hands.
MIchael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms and amazingly helpful and friendly staff. Lovely breakfast; super location
Anosh, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review