In excessive anticipation, Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton has opened its doorways to company. In a posh of seven rebuilt and new buildings, the 163-room lodge sits on the doorstep of the Icelandic parliament – Alþingi – becoming a member of Curio Collection by Hilton, a world portfolio of greater than 130 one-of-a-kind lodges and resorts handpicked for his or her distinct character.
New building, reconstruction, and cautious preservation keep the essential heritage of the constructing, presenting irresistible class to the cityscape. Between the Ladies’ School and Independence Hall, to the fashionable new constructing, essentially the most placing characteristic is the restoration of the previous Landsímahúsið, which displays the elegant and traditional architectural model of the native Austurvöllur Square.
In retaining with the native social tradition, the lodge affords extra entry to the general public than ever earlier than, with Telebar and Hjá Jóni Restaurant welcoming company and locals to soak up the nation‘s capital in what was as soon as the headquarters of Iceland Telecom. Furthermore, on show contained in the lodge is part of the biggest privately owned artwork assortment, giving company distinctive entry to famend Icelandic artwork.
Surrounded by three full of life squares, and simply steps away from Reykjavik Cathedral, Harpa Concert Hall, City Hall, and the stylish harbour space, the lodge opens in a chief location inside the metropolis’s most high-profile zone. Additionally, the close by previous Reykjavik harbour affords spectacular scenes of the northern lights in winter, and midnight solar in the course of the peak of summer season.
Hotel highlights inclukde:
Local design and structure
Offering 163 visitor rooms, household rooms, and suites – every outfitted with a 55-inch HDTV, espresso machine, and mini-fridge – the lodge is a feat for design the place the seven rebuilt and new buildings mirror the completely different eras of Icelandic historical past, making the Iceland Parliament Hotel a visible landmark within the metropolis middle.
Hjá Jóni Restaurant
Serving native delicacies with a world aptitude, the restaurant is bordered by giant home windows which body the views of Austurvöllur central sq. and the statue of Jón Sigurdsson – the founding father of Icelandic independence within the nineteenth century. The title Hjá Jóni interprets as ‘By John‘ and commemorates the nationwide hero and his position within the growth of recent democracy in Iceland.
Telebar
The full of life Telebar is impressed by the previous headquarters of Iceland Telecom and the middle of worldwide communication within the twentieth century, which as soon as operated inside the principle constructing of this lodge. Telebar connects with Hjá Jóni Restaurant to make a pleasant mixture of a quiet retreat and bustling socialisation.
Spa and health
The lodge options a ravishing spa space with conventional Icelandic geothermal sizzling tubs, sauna and steambaths, in addition to providing therapeutic massage and wellness remedies. The train space can also be open to company 24/7.
Meetings and occasions
As a number one convention and occasion venue in Reykjavik, Iceland Parliament Reykjavik affords numerous perform rooms and occasion areas. The newly-renovated Independence Hall is without doubt one of the most elegant and sumptuous banquet halls within the metropolis, and might accommodate as much as 200 company, becoming for the grandest of events. Other perform areas embody the Ladies School, an ideal setting for each formal and casual occasions, with a capability of as much as 100 company.
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