In excessive anticipation, Iceland Parliament Lodge, Curio Assortment by Hilton has opened its doorways to visitors. In a fancy of seven rebuilt and new buildings, the 163-room resort sits on the doorstep of the Icelandic parliament – Alþingi – becoming a member of Curio Assortment by Hilton, a world portfolio of greater than 130 one-of-a-kind inns and resorts handpicked for his or her distinct character.
New building, reconstruction, and cautious preservation preserve the necessary heritage of the constructing, presenting irresistible class to the cityscape. Between the Girls’ Faculty and Independence Corridor, to the fashionable new constructing, probably the most placing characteristic is the restoration of the previous Landsímahúsið, which displays the elegant and basic architectural model of the native Austurvöllur Sq..
Consistent with the native social tradition, the resort provides extra entry to the general public than ever earlier than, with Telebar and Hjá Jóni Restaurant welcoming visitors and locals to soak up the nation‘s capital in what was as soon as the headquarters of Iceland Telecom. Moreover, on show contained in the resort is part of the biggest privately owned artwork assortment, giving visitors distinctive entry to famend Icelandic artwork.
Surrounded by three energetic squares, and simply steps away from Reykjavik Cathedral, Harpa Live performance Corridor, Metropolis Corridor, and the fashionable harbour space, the resort opens in a main location inside the metropolis’s most high-profile zone. Moreover, the close by previous Reykjavik harbour provides spectacular scenes of the northern lights in winter, and midnight solar in the course of the peak of summer season.
Lodge highlights inclukde:
Native design and structure
Providing 163 visitor rooms, household rooms, and suites – every geared up with a 55-inch HDTV, espresso machine, and mini-fridge – the resort 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 Lodge a visible landmark within the metropolis middle.
Hjá Jóni Restaurant
Serving native delicacies with a world aptitude, the restaurant is bordered by massive 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 improvement of contemporary democracy in Iceland.
Telebar
The energetic 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 primary constructing of this resort. Telebar connects with Hjá Jóni Restaurant to make a pleasant mixture of a quiet retreat and bustling socialisation.
Spa and health
The resort options an exquisite spa space with conventional Icelandic geothermal scorching tubs, sauna and steambaths, in addition to providing therapeutic massage and wellness remedies. The train space can also be open to visitors 24/7.
Conferences and occasions
As a number one convention and occasion venue in Reykjavik, Iceland Parliament Reykjavik provides varied perform rooms and occasion areas. The newly-renovated Independence Corridor is without doubt one of the most elegant and sumptuous banquet halls within the metropolis, and may accommodate as much as 200 visitors, becoming for the grandest of events. Different perform areas embrace the Girls Faculty, an ideal setting for each formal and casual occasions, with a capability of as much as 100 visitors.
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