Scandic Kemi

Kemi 65.73746500, 24.55745300 , Hahtisaarenkatu 3 (Show on Map)
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Summary of reviewsScandic Kemi is highly commended for its superb location, offering easy access to notable attractions such as the sea, city center, and the famed ice castle—all within walking reach. Guests appreciate its proximity to the train station and available free parking, which adds convenience for both public transport users and drivers. The hotel serves as a strategic stopover for those traveling to Lapland, with the friendly and helpful staff enhancing the overall experience. Nearby amenities and events, along with a peaceful yet central setting, further position Scandic Kemi as an attractive choice for visitors.

The breakfast at Scandic Kemi is a standout feature, being diverse and abundant, catering to various preferences with an inclusive buffet that highlights gluten-free options and provisions for children. While the breakfast space can occasionally become crowded, the pleasant staff contribute to a seamless and enjoyable dining experience.

Scandic Kemi's dinner offerings receive positive feedback for quality, particularly dishes like salmon soup and warm salmon salad. The varied à la carte menu appeals to different tastes, supported by hardworking restaurant staff who ensure satisfactory service. Although prices may seem steep and the atmosphere somewhat homely, the overall dining experience remains pleasurable.

Guest rooms are praised for cleanliness and comfort, with spaciousness further appreciated. However, some aspects such as decor and the lack of air conditioning might need updating to enhance comfort. Despite this, the price-quality ratio remains favorable.

Cleanliness across rooms is generally well-received, contributing to a quiet and comfortable stay, though some areas like the lobby could benefit from improvements.

A highlight of Scandic Kemi is the exceptional staff, commended for their friendliness, knowledge, and multilingual abilities, consistently adding value to guest experiences. The combination of attentive service and reasonable rates often exceeds visitor expectations.

Recreational facilities include a charming indoor pool and sauna, popular for unwinding and considered nearly luxurious by guests. Although the pool can feel chilly, it still provides a relaxing retreat.

Beds at Scandic Kemi receive high praise for their comfort, contributing to a restful sleep experience that guests regularly commend. Overall, Scandic Kemi offers travelers a convenient, enjoyable stay with excellent service and inviting amenities.
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Hotel near Golf Courses
Located in Kemi, this hotel provides a comfortable stay and is relatively close to Kemin Golf. It's a practical option for golfers visiting the area.

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
Similar to other Scandic properties, this hotel is part of a chain where almost all hotels are environmentally certified under the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, a robust third-party environmental certification. The Scandic group emphasizes environmental responsibility, supporting a low-carbon society, and follows the UN Global Compact's environmental principles.

Dog Friendly Hotel
Scandic Kemi allows pets of any size in designated rooms for a fee per night. This hotel offers a comfortable and convenient option for travelers with dogs.

Hotel with Indoor Pool
Scandic Kemi offers an indoor freshwater swimming pool and three saunas, providing a relaxing environment for guests.

Family Friendly Hotel

Hotel with Swimming Pool

  Indoor Pool  


Hotel with Free Wi-Fi

Business Hotel

Accessible Hotel

4-Star Hotel

Room Types
Standard Twin Room Offers multi-channel TV options, a minibar and wooden floors.

Superior Twin Room Rooms include bathrobes and slippers, coffee / tea making facilities and ironing facilities.

Standard Double Room Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a wardrobe, parquet floors as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Single Room Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The single room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a wardrobe, parquet floors as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Family Room Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The family room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a wardrobe, parquet floors as well as city views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Superior Sauna The unit offers 1 bed.

Junior Suite The unit has 3 beds.

Guest Reviews
7.5
Good
Location
Scandic Kemi boasts a superbly convenient location, making it an ideal choice for travelers keen on exploring the heart of Kemi and its surrounding attractions. The hotel is perfectly situated for guests wanting to reach the sea, the bustling city center, and the renowned ice castle, all within walking distance. Its central yet peaceful setting offers a sense of familiarity and safety, adding to its charm.

The proximity to the train station is a significant advantage for travelers relying on public transport, while the availability of free parking right in front of the hotel caters to those driving through. Festival-goers will appreciate the hotel's prime position for events, making it easy to enjoy festivities and return to comfort quickly.

The location also benefits those on a journey to Lapland, serving as a pleasant stopover. Guests frequently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, which further enhances the experience, along with the hotel's easy discovery and good rooms. With major attractions nearby and amenities such as parks and a frisbee golf course just across the road, Scandic Kemi makes for a strategic base to enjoy both the natural beauty of the bay and the vibrant life of the city center.

Breakfast
Scandic Kemi is noted for its excellent breakfast offerings, consistently praised by guests for being both diverse and plentiful. The breakfast selection is abundant and caters to a variety of tastes with a balanced mix of sweet and savory options. There's special attention paid to dietary preferences, with gluten-free choices clearly marked in a dedicated section, and thoughtful provisions made for children. A generous all-you-can-eat buffet adds to the appeal, allowing guests to relish a comprehensive meal to start their day. While the breakfast area can get crowded at times and might lack certain fish offerings, the overall experience is enhanced by the pleasant and helpful staff who contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. Whether seeking an early start or indulging in a leisurely breakfast, guests find the service to be efficient and accommodating. The breakfast at Scandic Kemi is indeed a highlight, providing a delightful commencement to a stay at this centrally located and comfortable hotel.

Dinner
Scandic Kemi's dining experience has received mixed feedback from guests, with numerous positive highlights. The dinner offerings, such as salmon soup and warm salmon salad, have been praised as excellent, and the à la carte menu provides appealing options. Guests frequently mention the really good quality of the food served in the evenings. Additionally, the restaurant staff has been recognized for their hard work and pleasant demeanor, ensuring timely service despite occasional long waits. The menu is noted to be varied, catering to different tastes. However, some guests found the selection limited and prices rather high. While the restaurant atmosphere might be more akin to a local café, it offers a satisfactory dining experience overall, with an attached restaurant nearby for those seeking additional dining options.

Rooms
Scandic Kemi offers a range of rooms that are consistently praised for their cleanliness and comfort. Most guests find the rooms pleasant, with many noting the spaciousness, especially when accommodating one person. The bedding is comfortable, and the atmosphere is generally peaceful, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. Some rooms, particularly the larger ones, come with generously sized bathrooms, adding to the comfort factor.

Despite these positives, there is a common consensus that the rooms could benefit from an update, with many guests describing the decor as outdated and worn. The lack of air conditioning is noted frequently, with several comments about rooms being uncomfortably warm, which could detract from an otherwise peaceful stay. Some rooms lack ventilation, exacerbating the issue of temperature. However, the hotel does offer cozy and inviting spaces, even if some aspects are in need of a refresh.

Overall, Scandic Kemi provides clean and decent accommodation with a good price-quality ratio, though a few improvements in terms of modernization and temperature control could enhance the guest experience further.

Beds
Scandic Kemi is frequently praised by guests for its exceptionally comfortable beds. Reviews consistently highlight the quality of the beds, noting their suitability even for those with back issues. Guests have described the beds as comfortable, with many appreciating the warmth of the blankets and the quality of the pillows. While there was a mention of room assignment with two single beds instead of a requested larger bed, the overall consensus remains that the sleep experience at Scandic Kemi is delightful. The beds are described as wonderfully wide, adding to the comfort of the stay. The hotel does not only offer good beds but also spacious rooms, making it a recommended choice for travelers seeking restful accommodation.

Cleanliness
Scandic Kemi offers a spacious and welcoming environment where visitors can generally expect clean and well-equipped rooms, contributing to a comfortable stay. Guests have commented on the clean and quiet atmosphere of the apartments, indicating a positive experience in terms of room cleanliness and tranquility. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness across various rooms, showcasing a standard that meets guest expectations in several cases.

However, some areas within the hotel reveal inconsistencies, particularly in the reception area and lobby, where cleanliness could be improved. The common areas, while tidy, tend to feel somewhat dated, and there are mentions of worn-out decor that could benefit from refreshing. Bathrooms and reception facilities, in particular, have been noted to require more diligent cleaning efforts, with mentions of dirt and dust affecting the overall cleanliness.

Despite these mixed reviews on the hotel's upkeep, the positive perception of room environments and reasonable rates makes Scandic Kemi a decent choice for travelers seeking a clean and satisfactory stay, acknowledging some areas for cleanliness improvement.

Staff
At Scandic Kemi, the staff consistently receives high praise from guests for their exemplary service and friendliness. They are described as kind, helpful, and incredibly welcoming, managing to maintain enthusiasm and calm even during busy periods with many tourists. The reception team, in particular, stands out for being knowledgeable and professional, often adding great value to guests' stays with their accommodating nature and willingness to assist with any request. Multilingual abilities further enhance the guest experience, with staff able to communicate effectively in Swedish and Norwegian. Though there are occasional mentions of understaffing, the overall service remains top-notch, with guests expressing appreciation for the skilled and attentive team members who go out of their way to ensure a pleasant stay. The combination of friendly service at both the reception and restaurant, along with a reasonable price point, ensures that the hotel meets and often exceeds visitor expectations.

Pool
Scandic Kemi boasts a charming indoor pool area complemented by a sauna, providing guests with a pleasant experience to unwind and refresh. Visitors consistently appreciate the combination of sauna and pool, often describing it as nearly luxurious and a perfect spot to relax after a long journey. While the pool provides a lovely option for early morning swims, some guests feel that the water temperature can be quite chilly, occasionally described as ice cold. Despite the pool's size being somewhat small, it remains a useful feature, especially after enjoying the warmth of the sauna. Overall, the sauna and pool facilities at Scandic Kemi are well-regarded by guests seeking a soothing retreat.


Yes, Scandic Kemi has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Indoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Scandic Kemi.

Yes, Scandic Kemi welcomes dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Scandic Kemi.

No, Scandic Kemi doesn't have a gym.

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