Kust Hotel and Spa

The chic KUST Hotel & Spa stands tall in the heart of Pitea and is a favourite of the Sunvil team. A family company, this 14-storey hotel is filled with stories of the Norrbotten region, in which it belongs, taking you on a journey along the Pite River. Each floor tells a story – starting with the mountains in the north and ending at the Bay of Bothnia in the south.

Five different spacious and modern room categories are offered, the décor in each timeless and elegant. Each of the four suites at the KUST are themed on one of the four Nordic seasons and, due to their location on the 12th floor, offer a view over the city. Restaurant Tage, which takes its name from the hotel founder Tage Skoog, not only prides itself on the use of local produce but is also recognised as one of Sweden’s best restaurants. One floor up from the restaurant, at 53 metres, on the 14th floor you will find the highest rooftop bar on the Norrland coast – the Sky Bar, which has two rooftop terraces. Add an entire floor dedicated to the Spa, offering relaxation and pampering using natural products and you have the ideal choice whether for a weekend break, part of a multi-centre holiday or a perfect end to any holiday.

The coastal town of Pitea, on the Gulf of Bothnia, is 100km south of the Arctic Circle. Its small main square (Radhustorget), which is surrounded by wooden buildings and the new townhall, was rebuilt after the town was destroyed by fire whilst under Russian attack during 1721. In fact, this was not the first major fire experienced, the first occurred a couple of kilometres away, where Pitea was originally located, during the late 1660’s. It was after the settlement was burnt down to the ground that the town was relocated to its current location, nearer to the sea. Today the old townhall is now a museum, telling the story of the battles and fires which once ravaged Pitea and how, over time, the town flourished. Connected to the square, just around the corner from the KUST Hotel and spa you will find Pitea’s main shopping street – Storgatan. The main beach resort of Pite Havsbad, with its two golden sand beaches and backdrop filled with lakes and forests can be found 10km away. Ojebyn, c.6km northwest of the centre and near to where the original settlement once stood, is a charming church town filled with old cottages, some dating back to 1804. During the winter, when the Bothnian bay freezes over, winter activities offer a wonderful way to explore the area – whether by dog sled or on an ice breaker tour out on the frozen sea.

Accommodation:

• 97 air-conditioned rooms including double rooms, superior rooms, deluxe rooms, 3 junior suites and 4 suites

Amenities / Leisure:

• Buffet breakfast
• Restaurant ‘Tage’ serving classic dishes combined with new gastronomic creations made with local ingredients. Reservations recommended
• Sky Bar with two outdoor terraces
• Lobby bar serving light meals
• Lounge area with guest computer in the lobby
• Spa and relaxation area located on the 8th floor with sauna (dry, steam and aroma), ice bath, rainfall shower, ice spring, foot bath, hot benches, outdoor relaxation pools, terrace and treatment rooms. Entrance to the spa costs c.395SEK per person and includes a spa ritual; luxurious ecological skincare products; loan of a towel, dressing gown and slippers; water and fruit (pre-booking is recommended). Facials, massage and full-body treatments can be arranged (pre-booking recommended and payable locally). The minimum age is 15 years except on Sunday 2pm-7pm when there is a children’s spa (age 5 to 14 years).
• Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel
• Limited parking available in the basement level garage – payable locally c.150SEK per 24 hours
• Guests staying at the KUST Hotel & Spa have use of a nearby gym at no extra charge
• Pite Havsbad beach resort c.10km away (please note there is a designated nudist area)
• Nearest train station: Lulea (c.55km) or Alvsbyn (c.52km)
• Pitea bus station c.500m

Standard Room

Standard room with twin or double bed, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, safety box, complimentary Wi-Fi, telephone, iron and ironing board, minibar and Nespresso coffee machine.

Superior Room

Superior room with double bed, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, safety box, complimentary Wi-Fi, telephone, iron and ironing board, minibar and Nespresso coffee machine.

Deluxe Room

Deluxe room with twin beds, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, safety box, complimentary Wi-Fi, telephone, iron and ironing board, minibar and Nespresso coffee machine.

Junior Suite

Junior suite with twin or double bed, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, safety box, complimentary Wi-Fi, telephone, iron and ironing board, minibar and Nespresso coffee machine. The junior suite will accommodate an extra bed (sofa bed) for an adult or child.

Suite

Suites have King size bed, sitting room with sofa bed, bathroom (bath, shower, double washbasins, separate WC and hairdryer), two TV’s (Swedish, English and Norwegian channels), safety box, complimentary Wi-Fi, telephone, iron and ironing board, minibar and Nespresso coffee machine. The Autumn suite has a sauna (for 2-5 persons). Suites are located on the 12th floor and have a view over the city