The hotel is centrally located on Akureyri's pedestrian street by the Eyjafjördur Fjord. Akureyri is the gateway to the rich natural splendour of the north. Within a short walk from the hotel, guests will find a variety of cafés, restaurants, businesses and shops, as well as Akureyri Botanical Gardens and the Church of Akureyri. Akureyri Airport is 1.5 km away from the hotel.

This city hotel was renovated in 2011 and comprises a total of 104 rooms. Guests are welcomed in the lobby, which offers a 24-hour reception and a 24-hour check-out service, as well as a hotel safe, cloakroom, and lift access to the upper floors. Guests can relax in the TV lounge, enjoy a drink at the cafe and bar and dine in the restaurant. Business travellers can make use of the conference facilities. The charming hotel offers wireless Internet access, room service and a laundry service.

All rooms are en suite with a shower and hairdryer. Each room offers a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, Internet access, safe, tea and coffee making facilities and an ironing set. Air conditioning and individually regulated heating are standard features in all accommodation.

It is possible to go downhill skiing at Hlidarfjall.

A buffet breakfast is served each morning at the hotel. Dinner can be taken à la carte.