5 luxury hotels that are reinventing the Arctic experience

With innovative design and programming, these properties are changing how guests interact with the environment.

The essence of a luxury experience is typically defined with descriptors such as “authentic” and “sense of place.” But more to the point, an extraordinary hotel experience should provide intimacy and a unique connection to an area’s history, culture, and environment. In Arctic regions, luxury hotel developers are moving beyond simply providing interesting programming. Hotels in the Scandinavian Arctic are employing out-of-the-box designs rooted in regional traditions to create singular experiences for upscale visitors. Here are five of the most innovative properties right now.