Hveragerdi, Iceland
The Greenhouse Hotel
Geothermal greenhouse lodge
Geothermal greenhouse lodge
It runs like a greenhouse market, where guests pick up street food downstairs and soak in rooftop geothermal tubs.
What it’s good at
Listed
Communal tables fill the ground-floor food hall beside the glass-enclosed Nýlendubarinn bar.
Listed
The greenhouse theme reflects Hveragerði's history of cultivating crops with geothermal warmth.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Like many in Iceland it’s a modern building with a utilitarian streak, but it’s warmed by the innumerable indoor plants that give it its name.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The trail to the Reykjadalur thermal river starts nearby, and Ölverk pours geothermally brewed craft beer down the street.
The rooms
Upcycled furnishings fill the bedrooms, and windows look out on the Kambarnir mountains. Food hall dishes can be ordered directly upstairs.
Hot tubs and sauna
Outdoor geothermal hot tubs and a steam sauna sit on the third-floor terrace facing the mountains.
At the table
Nýlendubarinn shakes craft cocktails under conservatory palms, and the food hall turns out street dishes from tacos to artisan pizza.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.