Iceland review - 2016, Page 87

ICELAND REVIEW 85
Visitors to the North Iceland town of Si-
glufjörður are enchanted by its moun-
tains, by its quaint boat harbor and by the
attractive buildings clustered around it. One
of these buildings is Sigló Hótel; perched
right above the lapping waters in the part
of town known as the Marina Village.
Sigló Hótel is a luxurious yet relaxed bas-
tion of big city sophistication, about as far
away from the urban crowds and noise as
you could hope to get.
TIMELESS DESIGN
Sigló Hótel is an old-style wooden building,
with attractive gables and painted cladding
façade. Inside, the designers have done a
remarkable job of blending modern Nor-
dic chic with old-fashioned rural Icelandic
charm—with a twist of English mansion
thrown in for good measure.
With its comfortable alcove window
seats, polished wood flooring, generous
thick curtains, pastille shades and angled
ceilings, each room is a masterpiece in class
and comfort. Whether you choose a suite,
a junior suite, a deluxe room or a classic
room, you are guaranteed amenities that
include mountain and harbor views, en-
suite bathroom, free Wi-Fi and toiletries.
FABULOUS FOOD
Sigló Hótel boasts no fewer than four ex-
cellent places for staying guests and visi-
tors alike to grab a bite to eat.
Inside the main hotel building you will
find Restaurant Sunna, which is one of the
classiest and most ambitious eateries in
North Iceland. Sunna takes advantage of
the stunning fjord views with expansive
panoramic windows and simple white dé-
cor which draws attention to the outside
world, including the very fishing docks
where the catch of the day arrives.
Whether you choose the fresh fish or
something else, you can trust the chefs
and waiting staff at Sunna to serve up a
meal to remember.
For a less formal light bite, try the Lobby
Bar and Café—and in adjacent buildings in
the Marina Village, Sigló Hótel also runs the
successful summer getaways Café Rauðka
and Hannes Boy restaurant. Both are laid-
back and offer great food, with Hannes
Boy concentrating more on Icelandic spe-
cialties, and Rauðka taking care of the live-
ly pub atmosphere and comfort food. In
short: there’s something for everyone.
SO MUCH MORE
Sigló Hótel is proud to decorate many of
its walls with historical images from the Si-
glufjörður Photo Museum; illustrating the
town’s rich herring fishing past. In its hey-
day, Siglufjörður was considered the her-
ring capital of the world and a real boom
town.
These days, the town is an attractive
destination and a relaxing place to spend
a memorable vacation—helped, of course,
by Sigló Hótel’s fabulous hot tub and
sauna…
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NORTHERN STYLE
Sigló Hótel sits literally on the seashore,
offering views and amenities
that are second to none.
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