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Scan Magazine | Hotel of the Month | Iceland
The deluxe rooms offer private balconies or spectacular views across the sea and the mountains.
Hotel of the Month, Iceland
A place to relax in the heart of Reykjavík With a brand new building on the edge of the city centre, Hotel Klettur is perfectly located for experiencing all that Reykjavík has to offer. During your stay, you will usually find that you are just a short walk from wherever it is you want to go. If you rent a car to explore the rest of the country, you can leave it in the spacious on-site car park free of charge.
A good night’s sleep guaranteed
By Stephanie Lovell | Photos: Vigfu ́s Birgisson
The name Hotel Klettur derives from the boulder that can be seen seemingly bursting out from the wall as you enter the reception area. Although this has not been confirmed, it is suggested that the rock might have been left in place so as not to disturb any elves that may be living inside it. After all, during construction and road works, it is not uncommon for contractors to find themselves powerless to shift large boulders, which, according to Icelandic folklore, are home to the so-called hidden people. But elves or no elves, the comfort of guests was the main consideration
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a moment to sit down and relax, perhaps with a cold beer in hand. When they come back, they can unwind with a game of pool.”
when designing the hotel’s recentlyopened new building. Not only can many guests now enjoy stunning views from their luxury bedrooms, but they are also able to lounge around in the spacious reception area or kick back in the games room when they return from a day of sight-seeing. “The games room is proving particularly popular with guests,” says Geir Gígja, sales and marketing manager at Hotel Klettur. “While they’re waiting around to be picked up for a day trip, they can take
Now with 166 rooms, Hotel Klettur has established itself as one of the larger hotels in Reykjavík. If you are travelling with your clan in tow, make sure to book one of the large and spacious family rooms. Splash out on one of the 20 deluxe rooms and you could enjoy the luxury of your very own private balcony or a spectacular view across the sea and mountains. Despite the hotel’s central location, the surrounding area is so quiet that you can even sleep with the windows open, which is certainly not something you would expect right in the heart of the city. After all, Reykjavík has earned its reputation as a great party capital for a reason.