Short stay: Topaz Suite, Diamond Suites, Keflavik, Iceland /

Located on the top floor of the already well-known Hotel Keflavik, Diamond Suites Luxury Boutique Hotel is Iceland’s first five-star hotel. It consists of a collection of individually designed suites. While the exterior of the building may seem rather nondescript, each suite is ultra-luxurious and has its own unique character and theme for travelers who demand the best.

The welcome

Tucked away on the top floor, Diamond Suites is completely private and separate from Hotel Keflavik, and even has its own small reception area. This was unmanned at the time of our visit, with a smooth and seamless check-in instead at the main hotel reception on the ground floor.

The room

The door to Diamond Suites initially takes you to a private area shared by all suites. Think of it like a Club Floor in a larger hotel.

Versace marble floors, comfortable leather seating and a kitchenette are among the amenities available exclusively to Diamond Suites guests.

We stayed in the first suite on the right – the Topaz Suite – which is also the most modern of the suites, measuring 40 square meters.

The Queen Size Bed, dressed with luxurious linens, ensured us a good night’s sleep.

The suite has hardwood floors and an elegant design with contemporary modern furnishings and authentic Icelandic artwork on the walls.

Extensive use is made of technology in the suite, from the 42-inch Bang Olufsen flat screen TV and Apple TV entertainment system, to the iPad door control with SONOS music system. LED mood lighting, underfloor heating, remote controlled blinds and electric blackout blinds, as well as a free private WiFi connection exclusive to each suite are other examples.

Red leather seating furniture and matching footstools are striking pieces of furniture that allow you to relax in front of the TV.

Other extras include a safety deposit box, a cordless telephone, a Nespresso machine, a kettle and a daily cleaning service.

The bathroom

The modest bathroom is equipped with luxurious fixtures such as a rain shower head, luxurious whirlpool bath, heated Duravit toilet seat and a very chic faucet designed by Philippe Starck. There is also a high quality shaving mirror and super soft towels and flannels.

A very smart boxed toiletry kit is provided, complete with shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and shower gel, as well as a whole host of extras including bath salts, sewing kit, shower cap, shaving kit, comb, toothbrush, make-up kit, earplugs and pen. Bathrobes and slippers are also provided.

The facilities

While the suites offer access to their own kitchenettes, you’d be missing out if you didn’t dine in the KEF Restaurant on the ground floor.

The lobster soup, flavored with chili, coriander, ginger, lemongrass and star anise, is a treat for the taste buds.

The standout main course for me was the monkfish with chorizo, olives, tomatoes, nut pesto, pearl onion, potatoes and yuzu hollandaise.

Meat eaters will love the grilled leg of lamb – served pink – with yellow beet puree, grilled yellow beetroot, rainbow carrots, herb crust, fondant potato, herbs and date demi-glace.

Sweet treats included this chocolate caramel brownie served with vanilla ice cream and forest fruits.

If you’re concerned about the pounds you’ve gained with the restaurant, the hotel also has a 7,000-square-foot restaurant. ft. fitness center complete with treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, bench presses and an assortment of free weights, resistance bands, flexion machines and weight machines.

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Rent

Diamond Suites is a popular choice due to its convenient location, just a 6-minute drive from Keflavik International Airport and within walking distance of Keflavik’s amenities, not to mention the Atlantic Ocean, which is just a two-minute walk away. Both The Blue Lagoon and Grinadvik, from where you can explore the recent volcanic activity in the south of the Reykjanes Peninsula, are both just 20 minutes’ drive away.

An extra special perk of staying here is access to two private outdoor hot tubs on a balcony overlooking the sea. These are exclusive to Diamond Suites guests.

cost

Suites start from around 140,000 ISK, including breakfast.

The best bit

The best thing about the hotel are the luxurious and lavish suites. In addition to the Topaz Suite described above, there is an Emerald Suite, Pearl Suite, Sapphire Suite and Ruby Suite. All five suites can be rented together exclusively as a suite combination known as the Diamond Suite.

The final verdict

A stay at Diamond Suites is an extra special treat and a great way to start or end your trip to Iceland.

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Diamond Suites Luxury Boutique Hotel. Our trip to Iceland was also sponsored by Helly Hansen.