Description
Summary
Description
Hotel Grimsborgir is a lavish four-star hotel located near Iceland’s famous Golden Circle sightseeing route. It is perfect for guests seeking a luxurious, indulgent place to stay on their holiday to the Land of Ice and Fire.
Location & Nearby
Hotel Grimsborgir is immersed in the beautiful landscapes of south-west Iceland, less than ten minutes’ drive from the dramatic crater lake of Kerid. This places it just to the south of three of Iceland’s most incredible sites: those of the Golden Circle.
Thingvellir National Park is a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site, steeped in history and located between two tectonic plates; it can be reached in just thirty-five minutes. Geysir, a seething geothermal area with the explosive geyser of Strokkur, is just forty-five minutes away, and the magnificent waterfall of Gullfoss is just a short drive from there.
Hotel Grimsborgir is also a great location from which to explore the sites of the South Coast, and just 70 km from Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik.
Furthermore, avid golfers will be pleased to know that there are three golf courses within twenty minutes’ drive.
Facilities & Amenities
Hotel Grimsborgir is spread over 15 beautifully designed buildings, with rooms for up to 240 guests. There is an esteemed à la carte restaurant on-site, open daily year-round, with a wonderful terrace and diverse menu of both Icelandic and international dishes; guests staying at the hotel are welcome to a complimentary breakfast buffet here from 07:00 to 10:00. The restaurant lounge has a bar with a fireplace, and happy hour runs daily from 16:00 to 18:00.
There is also a twenty-four-hour reception with excellent service, which provides guests with a wide range of tours they can book in the area. For meetings and events, the hotel has three halls, the largest seating up to 180, including the Gallery hall for 60 in the same building as the 10 Gallery Suites.
All rooms have access to fast wifi, picturesque balconies and private bathrooms; they also boast high ceilings, wide windows and a rustic yet modern style. Everyone staying at Hotel Grimsborgir will also have access to hot tubs on-site, of which there are 29 in total.
The Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms and Junior Suites are 22, 25 and 40 sqm respectively, with the Junior Suites sharing communal hot tubs, while the 40 sqm Gallery Suites each have their own. The 30 sqm Deluxe Rooms share a house lounge with a private hot tub, and the three Superior houses each have 8 rooms, a shared lounge and two hot tubs.
The Deluxe houses also have private hot tubs, as well as grills, on their large balconies. These houses cover 200 sqm and have five en-suite rooms, a living room and a dining room. Free parking is available on site. Free northern lights wake-up call.
Why Choose Hotel Grimsborgir?
Hotel Grimsborgir should be the first choice for any guests looking to experience the holiday of a lifetime to Iceland. Few other hotels boast its luxurious rooms, excellent amenities, spectacular surroundings and its unmatched location. Book your four-star stay here now.
