Hvolsvollur, Iceland
Harmony Seljalandsfoss
Glazed aurora cabins
Glazed aurora cabins
Two self-catered glass cabins stand alone across the open plain, operating without staff or lobbies to keep focus on the sky.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Glass cottages with glazed ceilings designed for watching northern lights from bed.
Notable
Private glass-walled cedar saunas and outdoor hot tubs facing the Eyjafjöll mountains.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Each of them is a modern cottage, built mostly from glass, to maximize the views — and in the bedrooms that includes the ceiling.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The waterfall at Seljalandsfoss is a ten-minute drive away. Across the plain, Eyjafjallajökull glacier rises against the horizon.
The rooms
A glass ceiling sits directly above the bed, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out toward the Eyjafjöll mountains.
Sauna and hot tub
Each deck has an outdoor hot tub kept at 38°C and a glass-walled cedar sauna heated to 80°C.
How it began
Founder Djamel Cheboub planned the project after a 2017 trip across Iceland, collaborating with Studio Bloom Paris.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.