Iceland review - 2014, Page 92

90 ICELAND REVIEW
On clear days, guests at Hótel Jökull in Nes, 7 km (4 miles)
from Höfn, wake up to arguably one of the most awesome
views in the country—if not the continent—of the massive white
outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe.
Operated by a small, family-run company, Hótel Jökull was
originally a boarding school in winter and a hotel in summer. The
school was bought by a local family in 2008, who, in spite of not
having any prior experience of the hotel business, have worked
on its renovation ever since. Hótel Jökull opened up under its
current name last year, and has developed from having 31 rooms
and sleeping bag accommodation to 41 rooms with bath, and 17
with a washbasin.
Hótel Jökull lies in close proximity to many of Iceland’s most
popular attractions, including Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, Skaf-
tafell national park, Skálafellsjökull outlet glacier, Geitafell moun-
tain and Lónsöræfi wilderness area. hoteljokull.is
The 4-star Hotel Holt, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in February next year, is
one of Iceland’s oldest and best known hotels.
The small, 41-room, privately-owned boutique hotel, is situated in a quiet residential
area in Reykjavík city center—a peaceful night’s sleep is guaranteed—only a few min-
utes’ walk from the main shopping streets, a variety of restaurants, museums and other
places of interest.
Hotel Holt houses the country’s largest privately-owned art collection, including work
by some of the most famous Icelandic artists. The art is displayed all around the hotel
and in all the bedrooms.
You don’t have to leave the hotel for a delicious meal. The in-house Gallery Restau-
rant, which opened in 1966, one year after the hotel, is the place to go in Iceland to
celebrate special occasions. In a stylish and sophisticated setting, the restaurant offers
first-class French cuisine with creative composition of classic dishes.
holt.is
Located near Höfn in Southeast Iceland, in the ‘Realm of Vatnajökull,’ family-run Hótel Jökull
offers a spectacular view of Europe’s largest glacier.
Hotel Holt, with a unique atmosphere and history,
is renowned for its outstanding hospitality
and excellent services.
Room with a Glacial View
Beautiful Boutique Hotel
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