Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Iceland. I hope you will like it!
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1 The Reykjavik EDITION Reykjavík, Iceland
Hotel. Stay in the heart of Reykjavík. Set in Reykjavík and with Solfar Sun Voyager reachable within 600 metres, The Reykjavik EDITION offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a fitness centre, sauna, and hot tub, as well as a terrace. The units at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain units at The Reykjavik EDITION also have a city view. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at The Reykjavik EDITION can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. The hotel offers 5-star accommodation with a hammam. Around-the-clock information is available at the reception, where staff speak German, Greek, English and Spanish. Popular points of interest near The Reykjavik EDITION include Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre and Reykjavik Old Harbour. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 2 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 53100 ISK.
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2 Hotel Grimsborgir - Your Golden Circle Retreat Ásborgir, Iceland
Hotel. This hotel is located in Ásborgir, within the Golden Circle Region in South Iceland. Selfoss is 15 minutes' drive away from the hotel and 21 km away from the boundary of UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park. You can admire the sky and surrounding mountains from the room or outdoor hot tubs. The hotel offers free northern lights wake up calls. WiFi and parking are available free of charge. All rooms at Hotel Grimsborgir - Your Golden Circle Retreat come with a balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, minibar, bathrobes and slippers and private bathroom. The guest rooms have access to 29 private or shared outdoor geothermal hot tubs. The apartments come with a fully equipped kitchen, barbecue grill and private hot tub. Buffet breakfast is served daily. Live music entertains nightly at Grimsborgir's restaurant, and the menu features international dishes made with fresh local ingredients. In the summertime you can enjoy your meal on the patio. Laugarvatn is 34 km from Hotel Grimsborgir - Your Golden Circle Retreat, while Reykjavik city centre is 70 km way. Geysir geothermal park and Gullfoss waterfall are about 50 minutes' drive from the property. Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 320 EUR.
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3 Diamond Suites by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport Keflavík, Iceland
Hotel. Offering a barbecue and hot tub, Diamond Suites by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport is situated in Keflavík, 34 km from Reykjavík. The hotel has a terrace and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen Bang Olufsen TV, an iPad and an iMac are standard in all rooms at Diamond Suites by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. All rooms feature luxurious furniture and a spacious seating area. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, bath robes and free toiletries. Superior rooms feature spa tubs and hot tubs. The top floor room offers a beautifully designed seating area where guests can walk onto the balcony where there is a luxury spa hot tub with a complete view of town, the Atlantic ocean and Reykjanes Peninsula. There is free shuttle service at the property. Free use of bicycles is available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. The hotel also offers car hire. The Blue lagoon in 21 km away and the nearest airport is Keflavik International Airport, 4 km from the property. Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around 700 EUR.
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4 Black Pearl Apartment Hotel Reykjavík, Iceland
Aparthotel. Stay in the heart of Reykjavík. These luxury apartments in central Reykjavik are just 350 metres from Old Reykjavik Harbour. Each features free WiFi, contemporary furnishings, an iPad and city-view balcony. The bright and spacious suites at Black Pearl Apartment Hotel all have large windows, blackout curtains and heated, marble floors. Each apartment’s seating area has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Complimentary tea and Nespresso coffee are provided. In-suite breakfast package can be ordered and delivered directly to the apartment. Children can enjoy breakfast at a discounted price. Several restaurants and bars can be found in the surroundings, as well as the Reykjavík Art Museum and Volcano House Exhibition Cinema. Harpa Concert Hall is a 7-minute walk away, while Hallgrímskirkja Church and Reykjavik Swimming Pool are both 1.5 km from the apartments. Free private parking is possible on site. Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 289 EUR.
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