After opening in July 2005,the Hotel Highland is the only hotel of real standard operating in the interior of the Icelandic highlands. Unique in itself,it is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature yet also be provided with all the modern facilities that one may not expect to find so far off the beaten track. The hotel is also an excellent place for meetings and conferences - especially team building adventures. The upgraded conference room seats up to 60 people in different arrangements and is equipped with all the modern facilities that make a conference hotel. Other features the hotel offer include a cocktail bar,dining room with an a la carte menu,an outdoor hot tub,sauna,solarium,wireless internet,flatscreen TV's,ensuite facilities in all rooms and even a helicopter pad. The hotel is quickly becoming a favourite lodging place in Iceland for both distant foreign travellers and domestic vacationers. The property is usually heavily booked during July and August so make your enquiries in due time to confirm availability. The beautiful shoulder seasons of May,June,September and October are also highly recommended. The Highland Hotel is situated in the highlands of Iceland,northeast of the Mount Hekla volcano in southern Iceland. Recommended transport to the hotel from the airport is taxi,bus or rental car - all available at a charge