Canopy debuts in Reykjavik
Canopy by Hilton in collaboration with Icelandair Hotels has announced the opening of the brand’s debut property, a 112-key hotel in Reykjavik.
Located in the heart of the city, Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre has been created with local influences and natural materials incorporated throughout the hotel’s architecture and interiors. All 112 guestrooms and suites are designed to fit in with neighbourhood culture and are decorated with shades of ocean blue and grey volcanic rock. Guestrooms have been decorated with local twists, including a Reykjavik music box containing traditional Icelandic lullabies. Guests will also be able to enjoy water naturally filtered by Icelandic lava, and discover local literature the hotel’s poets’ corner.
“Reykjavik is unlike any other city on Earth. Its rich heritage and natural beauty perfectly align with the ethos of the Canopy by Hilton brand,” comments Gary Steffen, Global Head of Canopy by Hilton. “We are thrilled to open the doors and begin greeting adventurous travellers searching for a unique experience to this city centre neighbourhood in Reykjavik.”
Also featured is a 24-hour fitness centre, event and meeting space for up to 50 people, complimentary bikes for guest use and an LP library with ten onsite record players. The food and beverage programme includes The Geiri Smart Restaurant, headed up by lead chef Jóhannes Steinn Jóhannesson, which will serve up local cuisine including fresh fish and organic vegetables, alongside complimentary wine and beer tasting sessions, a coffee shop and delicatessen.
“With the support from Hilton Worldwide, as well as our Icelandic partners, this has become a distinguished property for Reykjavik,” concludes Magnea Thorey Hjálmarsdóttir, Managing Director, Icelandair Hotels. “We’ve changed the face of hospitality in Iceland with the Canopy lifestyle brand, and we look forward to welcoming visitors from around the world.”
