15,000 tons of snow. 18 foot tall ceilings. 36 rooms. How exactly does an ice hotel work? I can't help but first share some of the logistical parts of my recent stay at the ice hotel, as I had no idea what to expect when I first arrived.
What does one do there? People only tour around, and then sleep in the hotel. Eating, bathing, changing, and most other activities are done in a nearby lodge.
Where are one's things kept? People wander from room to room looking at all of the room 'suite themes' in awe (awwwhhhhhhh). There are no doors on internal rooms (just curtains). For this reason, all personal 'stuff' is stashed in a locker in that same cozy, warm little building next door.
And how does sleeping work? The bed frame is made out of ice. A board is suspended across it and covered with a thin mattress and deer skins. At night, the staff come by with big sleeping bags and a tiny little candle-for-ambience. The sleeping bags are truly warm enough, so long as no appendages, *like your head* work themselves out. (So....It's advisable to either wear a hat or burrow into that sleeping bag like a groundhog.)
What does one do for fun? Touring the hotel at different times of day is amazing. The ice hotel bar has swanky lounge music and crisp drinks and is well worth, mmmmm, let's say more than one visit. Nearby adventure companies also offer snowmobiling, dog sledding, skiing, and tours. Plenty to do!
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