Swiss chalet-style hotel with attractive decor in reception/restaurant area and lively atmosphere. Gift shop, sauna and second restaurant also within building. Supermarket, tourist info, sports and gift shops, restaurants and pizza takeaway in ski village complex adjacent to hotel. Bus stop for Kuusamo/airport/Juuma/Oulanka less than 100m from hotel entrance. Start of Karhunkierros trekking route immediately outside hotel - reindeer can be seen grazing on hillside, and in nearby forest on Valtavaara hill birds such as Siberian Jay, hawk owl, hazelhen, three-toed woodpecker etc. Hotel room very spacious, comfortable and warm. Shower/WC room also spacious. Excellent breakfast with good variety of hot and cold food served in main restaurant. Room price very reasonable and good value (visited outside ski season).