I stayed at Iceland's Hotel Rangá, a destination frequented by celebrities and royals that costs over $1,000 per night. Here are the most luxurious perks I enjoyed.
- Hotel Rangá is a small luxury resort located along Iceland's southern coast.
- It has a total of 52 rooms, including seven master suites that cost upwards of $1,000 per night.
Located along Iceland's southern coast in the small town of Hella, Hotel Rangá is a four-star luxury resort known for its personalized service and star-studded guests.
The hotel has a total of 52 rooms, including seven continent-themed master suites, as well as an observatory to view the northern lights in the winter.
The hotel's famous visitors have included Justin Bieber, Charlize Theron, Forest Whitaker, the Kardashians, and King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, and Princess Victoria of Sweden among others, according to owner Fridrik Pálsson.
"I'm a son of a farmer of northern Iceland," Pálsson told me. "All these people are people like you and me, and it's so nice to sit down with them and talk. I've never felt any difference."
Standard rooms range from €312 (about $340) to €440 (about $480) per night depending on the season, while the master suites range from €1,148 (about $1,253) to €1,559 (about $1,702).
In June, I spent a night in the Africa Suite, where Kim Kardashian and Kanye West stayed in 2016. Here are the most luxurious perks I enjoyed.
Editor's note: Insider received a discounted media rate for the one-night stay. Room rates can vary, but the Africa Suite was listed on Hotel Rangá's website as $1,047 at the time of booking.
During my trip to Iceland in June, I stayed at Hotel Rangá, a four-star hotel located along the southern coast about an hour from Reykjavik.
I stayed in the Kim Kardashian-approved Africa Suite. The enormous room featured a hut ceiling and an impressive collection of animal-print decor and artwork.
When I checked in, I was offered a complimentary drink from the bar in the lobby, which immediately made me feel welcome.
The owner, Fridrik Pálsson, also left a personalized note in my room with a postcard that reception could mail anywhere in the world for me.
I soon found that Pálsson is a constant presence at Hotel Rangá, introducing himself to all of the guests and making sure everyone is satisfied.
My suite was stocked with a complimentary bottle of red wine, along with several wine glasses and tumblers and a pitcher for tap water.
The mini-fridge contained even more drinks, including Coca-Cola in vintage glass bottles and Champagne, which were also included in the price of the room.
Two Hotel Rangá-branded chocolate squares were provided, as well.
The spacious bathroom, decorated with sleek black wall tiles, included a whirlpool tub.
The bathroom featured toiletries from the Icelandic brand Angan. The body lotion retails for $35 per bottle, and the hand wash costs $25, according to Angan's website.
In addition to shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, the bathroom included seaweed bath salt and an Icelandic moss scrub, which are usually sold together for $63.
If I had forgotten a comb, toothbrush, shower cap, or razor, I would have been set with the toiletries provided.
But the highlight of the Africa Suite was the large, private balcony with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
I stopped by one of the hotel's game rooms and found a pool table, chess board, and a small lounge area. Hotel Rangá also has an observatory to view the northern lights in the winter.
I then took a dip in one of Hotel Rangá's four hot tubs with gorgeous views of the Rangá River that runs through the property.
After a relaxing soak, I wrapped myself in one of the fluffy bathrobes from my suite. The sky was still bright at 11 p.m. since the sun doesn't fully set during Icelandic summers.
The next morning, the complimentary breakfast buffet at Hotel Rangá offered an incredible spread of meats, cheeses, pastries, fruit, and other delicacies.
The fresh-baked bread with creamy Icelandic butter and house-made Icelandic skyr yogurt were among my favorite items from the buffet.
Hotel Rangá also offered a menu of breakfast items to order, free of charge. My omelette was fluffy and perfectly cooked.
Hotel Rangá's warm hospitality, delicious food, and luxurious accommodations have earned it a worthy reputation with royals and celebrities. I'd book another stay in a heartbeat.
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