Description
Located in Akureyri, Northern Iceland's second capital, this hotel opened in June 2011. It serves as a ski hotel for the winter months due to its proximity to Akureyri's ski resort of Hlíðarfjall and for the remainder of the year it is perfectly located for accessing the myriad activities Northern Iceland has to offer, from whale watching to horse-riding, white water rafting to glacier hiking.
Akureyri’s huge thermal pool is only a two-minute walk from the hotel and is open year-round, and is easily spotted from the hotel as its steamy waters evaporate into the atmosphere.
63 rooms make up this small hotel, all decorated in a minimalist, modern style that sits well with the ex-school proportions of this renovated former college. A number of adjoining rooms makes this hotel perfect for families with young children.
The Icelandair Hotel's restaurant walls are adorned with hundreds of old books that allude to the building's history. It boasts a vast terrace open during the summer months. Iceland is known for its superb food, from local lamb to the freshest of fish. The chef's menus turn to seasonal local ingredients for inspiration: salt fish from the local fishermen, blue mussels from Hrisey and locally reared beef from Eyjafjordur all feature.
Guide price
£2,500
per person
£2,500 Guide price £2500 approximately per person and based on 3 nights including flights to Keflavik with Icelandair, internal flights to Akureyri, 4 nights accommodation and a selection of activities.
Accommodation
63 rooms in total, with connecting rooms available.
Childcare
Baby-sitting available on request.
Facilities
The hotel restaurant serves up local cuisine that bolsters Iceland's reputation as a gastronomique destination in line with some of the best country's in Europe.
Activities
Northern Iceland is a hotspot for activities with horse-riding, whale-watching, rafting, skiing and much more to be had. More laidback outings to the thermal hotsprings to lounge in the steamy waters or to Akureyri's famous year round Christmas shop are all possible. And of course, a chance to spot the Northern Lights is on the cards.
Services
This hotel has a restaurant, relaxed bar area and a huge outdoor terrace with fireplace. A vast swimming pool and fitness center is located within 2 minutes walk from the hotel. A heated ski storage room with a special entrance is available for skiers.
When to travel
Nordic climate - May, June and July are the driest months of the year. Mid-June to August is high season, but most highland tours don’t operate until July because of snow. At other times, many tourist facilities outside Reykjavík are closed. From September through March, the night is dark enough to see the Aurora Borealis.
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Location and directions
Northern Iceland, Iceland
Focusing on the Northeast of Iceland which is dotted with quaint villages such as Akureyri and beauty spots such as Lake Myvatn. The area is home to the biggest National Park in Europe, Vatnajokull where Europe's largest waterfall, Detifloss has carved Europe's version of the Grand Canyon
How to get there
There are flights to Keflavik airport every day from Heathrow and Gatwick, as well as flights from Scotland with Icelandair. Regular internal flights operate daily from the domestic airport of Reykjavik direct to Akureyri.
From Reykjavik airport it's a short (45 minute) drive to the centre of Reykjavik, while Akureyri airport is less than 15 minutes from the town centre.
