Living area in the penthouse suite.
Hotel of the Month, Iceland
A pearl in the heart of Reykjavik Situated three minutes’ walk from the charming old harbour, The Black Pearl Apartment Hotel boasts everything needed to make a stay in Reykjavik enjoyable and comfortable. With a minimalist designer interior, the apartments combine a bit of luxury with a home away from home feeling to provide practical accommodation for families, couples, and business visitors alike.
how to take an unfortunate situation and turn it into a business venture. When the financial crisis of 2008 struck, Mr. Hol was faced with not being able to move his investments out of Iceland.
By Karin Blak
Turning this negative moment into an inspiration to do something good, Mr. Hol used the opportunity to re-invest locally. Visiting Reykjavik, he found his very own pearl of fortune when he fell for the black, contemporary, window-rich building that was to become The Black Pearl.
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Photos: The Black Pearl
The modern apartments of The Black Pearl have been created with attention to detail and decorated with tasteful designer furniture chosen specifically with comfort in mind. Liesbeth Ruinard, a representative from The Black Pearl says, “We all pride ourselves on providing a welcoming atmosphere, a home away from home.” The history of The Black Pearl Mr. Hol - a Dutchman who is locally known as ‘the man with the hat’ - knows 74
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Mr. Hol, the man with the hat.
Starting off with just ten luxury suites, Mr. Hol carried on developing The Black Pearl which, today, includes a reception area, a multifunctional space for events and meetings and 22 fully serviced suites between 60 and 180 m2 with one to three separate bedrooms.