Hotels Europe Iceland Hvalfjordur

Family owned 4-star boutique hotel Glymur is situated high on a mountainside, overlooking the scenic Hvalfjordur, the Whale Fjord. Though just 45 minutes from Reykjavik, this hotel is gloriously remote, giving guests time to unwind after a long day of exploring the hotel’s beautiful surroundings. This is the ideal base for tourists in the Whale Fjord, as it has great activities and tours all year long, including great fishing possibilities, horse rentals, swimming pools and two 9 hole golf courses at Thorisstadir and Hvammsvik. Some of the most notable places of interest in the area include the Akranes Museum Center - which displays a collection of old Icelandic houses, the Akranes Folk Museum holding a collection of exhibits from former times, and the Museum of Icelandic Minerals with its comprehensive display of Steinariki Islands rocks, minerals and fossils. Furthermore hotel’s location is central and appropriate for exciting day trip to the capital. Reykjavik itself brilliantly combines the quality and comforts of modern urbanity and the intimate connection to amazingly beautiful nature. In year 2000 Reykjavik held the title of European City of Culture, an acknowledgement of the vigorous cultural life, including its various festivals and a remarkable selection of artistic events. At the same time the capital has been called the hottest one in Europe because of its famed and dynamic nightlife. Furthermore guests can enjoy the many modern facilities on-site, including the outdoor geothermal water hot tubs providing a magnificent view of the Whale Fjord and a chance of experiencing the Northern Lights while enjoying a glass of wine, as well as several massage packages. Inside it is 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. The wood-clad dining room, with its award-winning Icelandic food and deliberately kitsch ceramics, is a great place to relax. It has a comfortable atmosphere, with complimentary tea, coffee and cinnamon biscuits throughout the day. Breakfast is an impressive selection of cold Icelandic meats, cheeses, boiled eggs, pastries and even fish and locally cured meats for the perfect kick-start of the day. The Gallery Suites are comfy and well equipped but not ostentatious or overly designed. The wall art, cushions and eclectic ornaments provide vivid splashes of colour and are offset by the stark Nordic decor – wooden furniture and floors, and crisp white walls. On the lower level, each suite has a living space with wardrobe, leather sofa, plasma TV, mini-fridge, desk with wireless access and a phone, plus an Iley coffee machine. There’s also a cool white bathroom, with a drench shower and towelling bathrobes. Best of all are the views; vast windows and leather sofas offer ever-changing panoramas from dawn till dusk. Other amenities/ services Laundry Service, Library/Reading Room, Free Wi-Fi (public areas), Ironing amenities (on request), Business Centre, Whirlpool, Parking - onsite, Room Service, Breakfast Room, Restaurant(s), Internet corner, Free Wi-Fi, Tea & Coffee Equipment, Radio, Flat-screen TV, Work desk