SLH Signs One of World's Coolest Luxury Boutique Hotels

[31 Oct 2021] Small Luxury Hotels of the World has signed one of the most unique hotels in the world.

Located in Swedish Lapland, the floating Arctic Bath spa hotel has been a proactive proponent of environmental sustainability since it opened in January 2020.

Erika Bandy Jakobsson, Hotel Manager at Arctic Bath, said, “Joining SLH allows us to share our natural slice of heaven, unique to the North of Sweden, with like-minded travellers, explorers and adventurers who also enjoy the finer side of life.”

The Arctic Bath is in the village of Harads, a micro-destination for luxury travellers in an area often referred to as northern Europe’s ‘last wilderness’.

The 12-room floating hotel is inspired by the timber-floating era when felled trees were transported downriver for processing, with the striking main building representing a ‘log jam’.

Arctic Bath floats during the summer and freezes into ice during the winter. It is centred around a giant open-air ice bath ringed by three saunas, a spa treatment room and hot baths.

Six ‘water’ cabins sleep two with overwater decks providing a perfect Northern Lights lookout. Six larger ‘land’ cabins have been built on the shore. Four provide accommodation for up to five guests while two are suites, all with glass walls also offering first-class seats for this natural phenomenon. Interiors are styled with natural materials including wood, stone and leather and showcase Swedish design brands.

Arctic Bath offers a truly unique hotel and spa experience that welcomes guests to immerse themselves in the elements while leaving a minimal environmental footprint behind.

Daniel Luddington, VP of Development for SLH, said, “As independently minded hotels go, Arctic Bath has got to be up there with the most innovative and adventurous. They haven’t just managed to tame a piece of northern-most Europe for the luxury traveller, but from the minute guests are gifted their eco-friendly spa robe and swimsuit they become part of this untouched corner of the world. Arctic Bath shows how naturally our obligation to Stay Considerate as we travel can sit alongside a genuine luxury experience.”

Rooms start from THB21,400 (6,038 SEK) per night based on two sharing a water cabin on a half board basis. Guests can choose to stay on either a full board or half board basis. Full board includes breakfast, lunch, a five course set dinner, spa access, Arctic Bath spa robe and spa bathing suit or shorts, slippers and a spa ritual kit. Half board excludes lunch.

Private transfers to and from Luleå Airport, one hour and 15 minutes by car, can be arranged. Arctic Bath can also offer a variety of transfers to other destinations both by car and by helicopter depending on weather and season.

The hotel will remain open until 10 April 2021 for the winter season, and has not yet confirmed the dates for summer 2021.

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