Iceland may not be a country that automatically springs to mind when envisaging prestigious business destinations and inspiring architecture in much the same way that heat waves are not associated with this cool country. However, like it has in recent years been hit with some unusual high temperatures, there are some exceptional meeting locations to be found on this picturesque island. Read on and you may just consider cancelling your dependable conference room booking for something a little more adventurous.

Located in southwest Iceland, about an hour outside of Reykjavik, Ion, described as a luxury adventure hotel, is simply just that. While only a short distance from the country’s capital, you feel like you have landed in the middle of nowhere. Far from feeling isolated however, Ion takes centre stage in the stirring landscape, situated in the hub of Mount Hengill. The hotels dramatic scenic environment, close to the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, and its innovative, original design, immediately sets it apart from your standard 4 star.

Designed by Minarc, the hotels architecture is centred on sustainability and preservation of the surrounding natural area.

Designed by Minarc, the hotels architecture is centred on sustainability and preservation of the surrounding natural area. The panoramic views and dynamic natural environment ensure that this location is a frontrunner to host a memorable business meeting or event. The hotel is serious about style, with innovative design apparent inside and out. Nestled in the mountains, with its molten rock like appearance, the exterior look of the hotel is in perfect harmony with the surrounding volcanic environment. Inside, the design is equally exciting. Pictures of the Icelandic horse and other animals decorate the hotel walls with the bedrooms offering floor to ceiling windows to emphasise the dramatic backdrop.

Ion Hotel offers two fully equipped meeting rooms with technology including wifi, projectors and all the modern amenities. The smaller room can host groups up to 20 people and the larger room can cater for 60 individuals allowing for bigger conventions. Post-meeting there are numerous things for you to do with your colleagues and business partners in and around the hotel that promises adventure. Glaciers, hot springs, volcanoes, fly-fishing and snorkelling are amongst the countless activities on offer and places to explore. Alternatively head straight for the outdoor hot tub or the Ion Spa for a massage using Icelandic herbs for a more relaxing unwind.

Ion offers something for all the seasons so whether your meeting is pencilled in during the winter or summer months, this location demands attention all year round. If you are hoping for a glimpse of the Northern Lights, a clear, cloudless sky offers the highest visibility. Ions Northern Lights Bar is the perfect setting to view the Icelandic night sky after daylong meetings or business events, with its faint lights ready to be switched off should the aurora emerge. With the largest lake in Iceland, Lake Thingvellir in your eye line, there is no better way to unwind and relax. Providing fresh, colloquial food such as marinated artic char and assorted seafood, the Silfra Restaurant and Bar menu is the icing on the cake.

Iceland, ‘the land of fire and ice’, is a country brimming with possibility. Hotel Ion – the luxury adventure hotel – offers a beautiful setting, surrounded by breathtaking mountains and lava fields, providing a relaxed location to inspire, motivate and realise your teams full potential. It is the stylish choice, allowing you to escape the mundane and make the most of your business meeting.