Lapland Hotels Äkäshotelli, apartments, Yllas, Finland / Lapland

· in Äkäslompolo village centre · ski bus outside the hotel · short bus ride to the lifts and ski school meeting point · 7 minutes' walk to the Jounin Kauppa supermarket

In the village of Äkäslompolo, backed by the glorious Ylläs Fell, are the Äkäs Apartments. The apartments are separate to the main Äkäshotelli hotel building, providing a magical experience for the whole family – especially with the wild reindeer that roam around just outside your window. It's just a short walk to the main building, and a short bus ride to the ski lifts so you’ll never be far from all the excitement of slopes.

The Äkäs Apartments are great if you look forward to cosy evenings in. With fully equipped kitchens, you don’t have to worry about putting back on your snow suit to walk over to the main hotel for food. Instead you can whip up some yummy home-cooked meals. The local supermarket, Jounin Kauppa, is also only a short walk away so you can stock up on essentials for your stay.

The main hotel offers occasional evening entertainment and, if you fancy a drink, the lobby bar has a variety of flavours to suit your mood. Or if you’re tired from a day of sledding with the kids, you can take a relaxing swim in the hotel pool or soothe your muscles in the sauna.

If you want to explore Ylläs without your skis, then there’s a library of activities on offer, like husky sled rides and snowmobiles excursions. Or if you want to be amazed, visit the Snow Village and have a nose around the Ice Hotel. At Christmas, there's a chance for the kids to meet Santa, too.

· bar and lounge · lobby fireplace · lobby bar · occasional live music · WiFi · indoor pool · saunas and fitness room · extra charge for treatments · games room · parking · ski room

All apartments are non-smoking and have a kitchenette with hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle and dishwasher, as well as a satellite TV, free WiFi and hairdryer. Towels, linen and end-of-stay cleaning are included. Safes are available at reception.

1 bedroom apartment - sleeps 1-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): Alcove with twin beds, living area with double sofa bed, drying cupboard for clothes, private shower, WC and sauna.

2 bedroom apartment - sleeps 1-6 (max 5 adults or 4 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): Two twin bedrooms, living room with double sofa bed, drying cupboard for clothes, private shower, WC and sauna.

Please note: The double sofa beds are suitable for 1 adult or 2 children up to 12 years. There is no separating door between the bedroom and living area in the 1 bedroom apartment.

Self Catering Plus

· self-catering apartment with kitchenette facilities · optional upgrade to bed & breakfast with buffet breakfast · optional upgrade to self catering plus, which includes evening meals only · optional upgrade to half board with buffet breakfast and 3-course evening meals (table service or buffet, depending on hotel occupancy) · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala meals included with half board