City Hotel

Rovaniemi


Epicentral City Hotel has 90 compact, stylish rooms with large windows and plush maroon and brown fabrics, but it retains an intimate feel. Luxe rooms offer proper double beds (rather than two singles joined together), while smart suites have a sauna. There are also two free saunas on the top floor and free summertime bike hire.

Its restaurant, Monte Rosa, specialises in steak.


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