Nestled in nature on the edge of a glacier in West Iceland, new eco-chic Hotel Husafell offers winter travelers sustainable luxury and easy access to nearby Langjokull glacier and new Into the Glacier experience. To celebrate Lonely Planet naming West Iceland a Top 10 Region to visit in 2016, Hotel Husafell & Into the Glacier team up to offer ne “Winter Wanderlust Glacier Exclusive Package.”
(TRAVPR.COM) ICELAND - October 29th, 2015 - A self-sustainable, glacier-adjacent hotel may not evoke images of luxury, but new 4-star Hotel Husafell offers travelers an upscale oasis of design-centric accommodations twenty minutes from Langjokull glacier in West Iceland, a Top 10 Region to visit in 2016 according to Lonely Planet.
Located 90 minutes from Reykjavik on the edge of the uninhabited interior wildlands, Hotel Husafell is an ideal base to discover glaciers, lava caves, hiking trails, horse riding, Saga history, fishing and Iceland’s hottest new travel experience, Into the Glacier, accessible by free daily shuttle from the hotel.
“Part of what makes Hotel Husafell so beautiful is its dramatic location in Iceland's Aurora Zone on the doorstep of Langjokull Glacier,” says Unnar Bergthorsson, Manager of Hotel Husafell. “Considering Lonely Planet ranks West Iceland a Top Region to visit in 2016, and newly opened Into the Glacier attraction, there has never been a better time to visit us at Hotel Husafell.”
* Insider tip: When the Northern Lights are shimmering, hotel guests can request access to outdoor thermal hot tubs for optimal views and relaxation.
Inspired by the stunning landscape and local artistry, Hotel Husafell is a striking testament to sustainable design using 100% renewable energy produced on site. Guests of the 36-room resort-style hotel enjoy complimentary entry to the outdoor thermal pools and hot tubs as well as easy access to the 9-hole golf course offering Midnight Sun tee times in summer.
NATURE INSPIRED DESIGN
Designed by local architect and 20-year Husafell resident Helgi Hjalmarsson (Tó Arkitektar), Hotel Husafell features an unobtrusive design in harmony with nature built from eco-friendly materials using sustainable energy. Guestrooms embrace the surrounding nature with large windows and showcase local culture with sheepskin Iceland-design chairs, bath products made with Icelandic herbs, and paintings by world renowned Husafell artist, Pall Gudmundsson.
GLACIER-VIEW DINING
The on-site gourmet restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows which provide diners with an epic view of Langjokull and Eiriksjokull glacier, and lush Borgafjordur Valley. Nordic inspired menu owes its flavor and richness to mouth-wateringly fresh ingredients of locally caught seafood, game and high quality produce grown in nearby geothermal greenhouses.
WINTER WANDERLUST GLACIER EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Hotel Husafell & Into the Glacier team up on a new package including: overnight at Hotel Husafell, Deluxe Room upgrade (subject to availability), new Into the Glacier experience, free access to thermal pools, free daily breakfast, free parking, free WiFi, taxes & gratuities, available Nov. 01, 2015 - April 30, 2016. To book please visit: hotelhusafell.com/exclusive
BEST OF THE WEST
Less than two hours from Reykjavik, West Iceland boasts:
Vidgelmir: World’s largest lava cave
Langjokull: Europe’s 2nd largest glacier
Glymur: Iceland’s tallest waterfall
Eiriksstadir: Leif Eriksson’s home
Bjarnarhofn: Shark museum
Snaefellsnes: 800,000 yr-old volcano
Deildatunguhver: Europe's most powerful hot spring
INTO THE GLACIER
Hot NEW travel experience in 2015 by Lonely Planet, guests explore beneath Langjokull, Iceland’s 2nd largest ice-cap.
8WD Glacier Truck
Ice Chapel for Weddings
Cold Plates Restaurant
Season: Year Round
MORE ABOUT HOTEL HUSAFELL
Nestled in nature on the edge of Langjokull glacier in Iceland’s uninhabited interior, four-star Hotel Husafell defines sustainable design, contemporary style, and local artistry at its finest. Owned and operated by a local family with roots in Husafell that date back seven generations, self-sustainable Hotel Husafell is powered by 100% renewable energy produced on site. The 36 spacious guestrooms reflect the beauty in nature and feature local artwork and design. The resort-style hotel boasts a 9-hole golf course, outdoor thermal pools, a glacier-view gourmet restaurant serving regional cuisine, tour desk and event facilities.
For more information and reservations, please visit www.hotelhusafell.com or email info@hotelhusafell.com. Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/hotelhusafell.
4-STAR HOTEL HUSAFEL
BORGABYGGD
HUSAFELL 311
WEST ICELAND
INFO@HOTELHUSAFELL.COM
WWW.HOTELHUSAFELL.COM
Journalists’ Notes: To visit Hotel Husafell or request photos, please contact Sif Gustavsson at +1 (917) 484-1814 or via email at sif@icelandcool.com.
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(917) 484-1814
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