Hotel Glymur
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A wonderfully tranquil hotel, set above a rugged fjord with to-die-for views from its geothermal hot tubs Dream of sitting in a geothermal hot tub and watching the Northern Lights shining across a whale fjord? Then head 45 minutes out of Reykjavik to Hvalfjordur, and check into the Hotel Glymur. Perched on a hillside with no trace of humanity in sight, the setting is gloriously remote. Inside it's both a hotel and art gallery, crammed with gorgeous knick-knacks - brightly woven rugs, painted ceramics, wooden carvings - from across the world, as well as local artists' paintings. Though maybe not cutting-edge chic, it's colourful and homely, quite a relief in this wild and elemental landscape. And the artistry extends to the 22 split-level rooms and 3 suites, each decorated with their own theme.
If you're looking for a chilled-out contrast to Reykjavik, this is a wonderful place to retreat with a friend or lover. The staff are welcoming, the atmosphere laid-back, and whether you want to go hiking, whale-watching, midnight-golfing or just to bask in the awesome landscape, it's deservedly one of Iceland's most popular hotels. read more and book at i-escape 3 / 5 Description by commercial partner i-escape Have you been here? Why not add your own review. |
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