101 Hotel Golf Reykjavik

Reykjavik - Reykjanes - Iceland

Reykjavik's newest and trendiest venue, the 101 Hotel is a sleek boutique hotel located on a busy corner of downtown Reykjavik, next to the Opera House and the House of Culture. A member of Design Hotels International, the hotel takes its name from the city centre postal code 101. Housed in the former headquarters of the Social Democratic Party, built in the 1930's, the grey exterior belies the striking interior, where sleek design and a stylish sense of comfort prevail.

101 Hotel is the work of owner Ingibjorg Palmadottir. This hip place has a minimalist design with a monochromatic palette of volcanic black and greys, reflecting the Icelandic landscape, yet coldness is avoided by the use of warm American oak flooring stretching across the building's entire expanse. The views from the top floors over the city, its bay and Mount Esja under the midnight sun are eerie and breathtaking. 101 Hotel also prides itself of its art collection which holds many of the leading contemporary artists in Iceland.

101 Hotel's 38 rooms are all light, airy and furnished with the minimum necessary items - a large bed, comfortable chairs, handy working desk and lot of empty space. They were also fitted with the latest technology, including floor heating, large screen television sets with DVD and WiFi. Rather than separated, bedrooms flow into the open plan bathrooms, fitted with oak floors and large walk-in showers with huge showerheads - some with free standing tubs.

101 Hotel has a cosy lounge with fireplace and leather armchairs, a billiard room, two function rooms and a spa with gym, jacuzzi, sauna and plunge pool. The hotel's beating heart is the casual "101 Bar & Restaurant", a narrow bar with high walls and glass ceiling that let the midnight sun flood in and looks up onto an art installation by the owner's sister. One of the trendiest places in town, the 101 Bar offers a full menu combining modern Icelandic and international cuisine. There are also several gourmet dining venues within walking distance of 101 Hotel.

If you're planning a trip to Iceland in the summertime, make use of the twenty-four hour daylight and play golf all night if you want to. There are nine golf courses within a radius of fifteen kilometres around town, displaying some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Opened to all, the Iceland Open is held each year in June during the Summer Solstice and takes place at Reykjavik's two foremost venues, Keilir Golf Club and Reykjavik Golf Club. Founded in 1934, Reykjavik is the oldest and largest golf facility in the country, with two championship and a nine hole course.

101 Hotel
Hverfisgata 10
101 Reykjavik
Iceland
Tel: +354 / 5800 101
Fax: +354 / 5800 100
101hotel@101hotel.is
www.101hotel.is

Affiliated to:
Design Hotels International

Season
All year (Golf & Hotel)

Climate
Northern Atlantic with wet, rather mild winters for these northern latitudes and cool summers. 4 hours of daylight in winter / 24 hours of daylight during summer months of June and July

Location
Downtown Reykjavik, next to the Opera House
Airports: Reykjavik Regional Airport (REK), 5 km. (Domestic flights)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 55 km.

Accommodation
Design boutique hotel
38 Rooms & Suites
All rooms with oak floors and floor heating, CD/DVD player, satellite TV, phone with voicemail, WiFi wireless Internet, safe and minibar
Bathrooms with large walk-in showers, some with free standing bathtubs

Rates
Rooms & Suites: from 275 to 585 EUR

Amenities
Room service
Laundry/Valet service
Lobby with fireplace
Billiard room
Board room for 10-12 people

Dining
101 Bar & Restaurant (Full menu and bar service)
Gourmet dining within walking distance

Leisure
Fitness room with Jacuzzi, steam bath and plunge pool + Massages

Reykjavik Tourist Card
One, two and three day card
Free admission to museums, art galleries and Reykjavik's 6 thermal pools
Unlimited travel on Greater Reykjavik public transports
Discount on day tours and the "Golden Circle" tour

Golden Circle Tour
Thingvellir National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Geysir (The original geyser)
Gulfoss (Golden Fall)
Kerid Crater

Golf Reykjavik

Reykjavik Golf Club
founded 1934
- Grafarholt Old Course
Niels Skjold, 1963
18 holes - 6,597 yds - Par 71
- Korpulfsstadir New Course
Hannes Thorsteinsson, 1993
18 holes - 6,565 yds - Par 71

Keilir Golf Club
Hannes Thorsteinsson, 1967
18 Holes - 6,329 yds - Par 71

Keflavik Golf Club
Niels Skjold,1964/1986
18 holes - 6,523 yds - Par 72

Amstel Light Iceland Open
International tournament opened to all, held at Reykjavik and Keilir GC and played during the summer solstice - Tee off at midnight !

Golf Season
Golf can be played all year round in Iceland, even in winter, and round the clock under the midnight sun during the summer solstice (June-July)

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