Iceland review - 2014, Page 86

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With its 51 rooms in various price ranges, including suites
themed after the continents and a master royal suite, and
outdoor hot tubs, Hotel Rangá is the place for romantic getaways,
weddings and honeymoons. Its gourmet restaurant, serving mod-
ern Nordic cuisine with a Mediterranean touch, overlooks one of
Iceland’s finest salmon fishing rivers, Eystri Rangá. The hotel is
also popular for meetings and corporate events.
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While far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the drive
from Reykjavík only takes an hour-and-a-half, and Hotel Rangá
makes the perfect base for discovering everything South Iceland
has to offer: glaciers, volcanoes, black sand beaches, fishing vil-
lages, magnificent waterfalls, hot springs and much more. The
highlands are also within reach.
All year round, the region offers unique experiences, and ad-
venturous tours of all kinds, from bird watching to kayaking, gla-
cier walks, dog sledding and helicopter sightseeing; all can be
booked at the hotel.
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Lack of light pollution makes Hótel Rangá ideal for witnessing
the northern lights during the aurora season (September to April
every year). When the northern lights put on a show, the hotel’s
staff alert guests so that everyone gets a chance to witness the
display. Make sure to check out the hotel’s special ‘Age of the
Aurora’ offer.
The Hotel Rangá Astronomical Observatory, the most ad-
vanced in Iceland, with two high quality 11-inch computerized
telescopes, is the latest addition to the hotel. Scopes can be
turned towards the stars to view the planets of the solar system
in amazing detail. During the day and on bright summer nights,
the observatory is used for observing the sun.
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On the banks of a top salmon river in the peaceful South
Iceland countryside stands Hotel Rangá, a four-star luxury
resort and a great base for exploring the region.
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