Mary-Annʼs Polarrigg

Item: Mary-Annʼs Polarrigg
Rating: 45
Author: Samantha Nandez

Mary-Ann’s Bar Bus & Ship in the main courtyard.

The Entrance welcoming visitors.

The Aurora Spa.

View of Longyearbyen from the Ship.

Enjoying the sauna in the Aurora Spa.

Warm up, then cool off outside in the snow.

Vinterhagen Restaurant.

Cocktails anyone? Stirred up with a Polar Bear Penis Bone! Getting work done in the dining/living room.

Peisen Bar.

Morning coffee in the breakfast room. Bear prints lead you to your room.

Reading in one of 7 living areas.

Relaxing in the warm hotel room.

The cozy and relaxed atmosphere was perfect after a long day of dogsledding or hiking. It felt like coming home.
The Sauna experience was the perfect combination with the freezing temperatures outside.
The restaurant, Vinterhagen, is superb!
The bed was soft and comfortable.
Easy walk to city center.

You do have to walk outside to access the restaurant and bar, no problem in spring and summer, a little tougher in winter.

Total: 45/50

Type
A nordic retreat established in former coal miners lodgings updated with a restaurant, bar, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, and a guest kitchen!
Vibe
Quirky, cozy, and fun.
Location
Set outside the main strip, the location provides beautiful city & mountain views and a better opportunity to see the Northern Lights at night!
Rooms
Choose your own adventure - single or double rooms with shared bathrooms, family & suite rooms with private bathroom, and 1 or two bedroom cabins complete with kitchen and bathroom.
Music
In common areas youʼll hear some gentle jazz. The restaurant plays everything from country to American oldies.
Year Opened
1999
Designed By
Mary-Ann Dahle

Health & Wellness
Jacuzzi and Sauna take place of a pool, perfect for the colder season. The gym is the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, kayaking, dogsledding & more all bookable through the front desk.
Bar
Peisen Bar has a rustic pub vibe. Recently updated with a gorgeous wood bar, tables and artwork by street artist Guido Van Helten (https://www.instagram.com/ guidovanhelten/). If you donʼt want to sit indoors, there is also a ship and a red bus with available seating.
Minibar
Robes & slippers are provided for guests in lieu of a minibar.
Children
Definitely! Plenty of space for kids to spend time indoors or out.
Price
Mid-range for the location.
Website
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Hotel Location Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen