This was my first time staying at such a luxurious hotel, and it was absolutely incredible!

🌁 Interior Design ✨

The Reykjavik Edition takes Iceland's minimalist aesthetic to the extreme! 🌋 A mix of raw wood, volcanic rock, and felt materials creates a cool gray-white space suddenly brightened by patches of moss green, like stepping into an ice palace from Norse mythology! 🧊 The floating flame installation in the lobby is pure magic, with crackling fireplace sounds blending with aurora projections—every photo looks like a sci-fi blockbuster! 📸 Staying here feels like being enchanted by Arctic spirits! ✨

🏘️ Room Types/Layout 🛏️

I stayed in the Aurora Suite with 270° floor-to-ceiling windows! 🌌 Watching the northern lights dance from bed was surreal—I literally screamed when the green glow woke me at midnight! 💫 The room blends wabi-sabi style with high-tech underfloor heating. Soaking in the volcanic rock bathtub with Blue Lagoon bath salts, even the water glasses were hand-blown glacier glass! ❄️ The bathroom has dual sinks and smart frosted glass for total privacy. Families should opt for the Family Room, complete with a kids' tent and polar-themed book nook—instant "Arctic explorer" mode! 👶

🎠 Activities 🏔️

The hotel is just a 5-minute walk to the Old Harbor! 🚶♀️ No need to freeze while chasing the northern lights—just lounge at the rooftop bar! 🍸 The front desk arranges Blue Lagoon transfers; returning wrapped in a cashmere blanket post-soak is pure bliss! 🛁 Kids will love the Northern Lights craft workshop, painting auroras on volcanic rocks! 🎨 Rent a supercar for a road trip along Route 1—the hotel plans free itineraries to hit glaciers, waterfalls, and black sand beaches in a day! 🚗

🍽️ Dining Highlights 🴔

Breakfast’s Icelandic Skyr yogurt with blueberry jam is divine! 🫐 Tart and creamy, like eating polar clouds! 🌥️ Dinner’s fermented shark with rye bread is bizarrely addictive! 🦈 The rooftop restaurant’s volcanic rock-grilled lamb chops, oozing juices, paired with Icelandic craft beer, are legendary! 🺄 Afternoon tea features moss cake and lichen macarons—the pastry chef is a wizard! 🧁

💰 Cost 💸

Base rooms start at 4k+, but the aurora/volcano views justify it! 🎁 Breakfast-inclusive packages run ~3k/person, featuring freshly shucked Icelandic oysters! 🦪 Two-night stays include free Blue Lagoon tickets (saving 1k+!). 💸 Book 6 months ahead for peak season; November-March offers the best value (~2k/person for aurora views!). 🌠

💗 Pro Tips 📌

Free waterproof hiking boots and Arctic coats! 🧥 Front desk staff teach aurora forecast apps—doubling your chances! 📱 Borrow GoPro tripods for time-lapses! 📸 Check-out gifts include volcanic rock candles that fill the room with Icelandic scents! 🕯️ Bring EU two-pin adapters! 🔌 Don’t miss the cellar gin-caviar tasting—Icelandic gold! 🥃

Post by WhisperingWaves311 | May 30, 2025