ION Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels
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Sleek rooms, panoramic views, spa, Northern Lights Bar
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Nesjavallaleið, 805 Selfoss, Iceland Get directions
Sleek rooms, panoramic views, spa, Northern Lights Bar
Nesjavallaleið, 805 Selfoss, Iceland Get directions
"Perched above a field of black lava within Thingvellir National Park, the hotel’s dramatic setting contrasts with warm, tranquil interiors that use driftwood and natural materials; highlights for me include the Northern Lights Bar with huge windows over the lava field, the Silfra Restaurant (Arctic char, glazed lamb shank), a heated plunge pool exposed to the elements, and a reception that arranges activities from Silfra snorkeling to glacier super-jeep tours and lava-cave expeditions." - Erika Owen, James Taylor
"Nestled in the dramatic landscape of Þingvellir National Park, the ION Adventure Hotel does exactly what it says on the tin. Whether you’re in the mood for fishing, horse riding, glacier hiking, ice climbing or diving between two tectonic plates, ION offers a full Icelandic experience. Built from reclaimed and renewable materials, it comes with furniture crafted from driftwood and showers heated by geothermal energy. After a day of adventure, the spa offers the perfect retreat to soothe your body, while unwinding in the 10-metre outdoor hot tub under glittering skies will soothe your soul. With minimal light pollution and a striking location amidst dormant lava fields, the hotel provides an ideal vantage point for watching the aurora borealis paint the skies." - The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Editorial Team
"ION Adventure Hotel might have one of the most picturesque and otherworldly settings not just Iceland, but the entire Northern Hemisphere. Jutting out from a set of rugged cliffs above a field of jet-black lava, this hotel sits amid swirling sulfurous steam inside the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park. If the setting is a tad dramatic, the interiors are by contrast an oasis of warmth and tranquillity. The elegant design incorporates driftwood and other natural materials from the surrounding landscapes, creating a blend of high-end luxury with low-key Icelandic sensibilities, an homage to the beauty of the scenery outside. A highlight is the Northern Lights Bar, elevated over the lava field with huge windows for watching the shimmering aurora unfolding across the night sky. The onsite Silfra Restaurant serves up fantastic dishes, from fresh Arctic Char to glazed lamb shank, while a heated plunge pool is artfully exposed to the elements, letting you experience the drama of Iceland’s weather from the warmth of the steamy water. The hotel also acts as a great base for deeper explorations of the Golden Circle. Reception can organize everything from snorkeling between tectonic plates at the nearby Silfra fissure to super-jeep tours on the glaciers and expeditions into nearby lava caves." - James Taylor
"The otherworldly landscapes of Iceland, we reasoned, were crying out for the full Patagonia treatment — which is to say, they were crying out for a rural escape that’s at once a building of real architectural distinction and a thoughtfully luxurious hotel as well." - Mark Fedeli
"Which is to say, they were crying out for a rural escape that’s at once a building of real architectural distinction and a thoughtfully luxurious hotel as well." - Mark Fedeli