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20 April 2018
Amazing hotel. Steps away from the marina, also has a flybus drop off directly out front. Converted from an old paint factory, very original decor with nice rooms. Try and get one with a harbor view for best experience. Also breakfast is a great spread of Icelandic and American foods.
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13 April 2018
The bathroom is the biggest complaint I have. It is a frosted door that still has a 2 inch gap open when it's closed. So basically there was no privacy. Also the showers wasn't great. The water floods the whole bathroom floor and the small curtain is right on you when you shower. There is no car access to a main entrance to drop your bags off. We had to block 3 blocks away and lug 5 bags to the hotel. It would have been nice if we could have dropped the bags off with a doorman before parking. Also, the rooms are extremely small. This didn't bother me so much, but something to note. All this said, the main lobby is really cool looking, and the location is perfect.
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10 April 2018
Quirky, friendly, basic but clean, with everything you need for a short stay. Great location near main shops, bars and restaurants. Great buffet breakfast with voucher to spend at bar if you opt out of a daily room clean.
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30 March 2018
It's a very nice clean hotel. I had a harbor view room which was really nice and has a balcony overlooking boats and the harbor. The bathroom was large with no tub, just w stand up shower.
The bad part about the hotel was finding it and finding the entrance. It's actually in the back of the hotel not the front nor on the corner although you can go through the corner restaurant as it's part of the hotel.
The hotel doesn't have parking but I was able to find something down the street. Kinda a pain to lug the luggage.
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17 February 2018
This was a great hotel. Rooms were very nice and clean, staff friendly. The breakfast was tasty. We did request for a room that faces the harbor and it had amazing views. Overall a good choice.
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10 February 2018
3 star for room and decor. 4 star for service but maybe just me. I got better services than my friends. Clean quiet room. Adked for a kettle, they included tea bags and coffee packs with it and replenished them without me asking. Location good.
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22 January 2018
Excellent location. Beautiful views. Warm ambience and design. The only disappointment was arriving at 6:00am, after a 5 hour flight and our room not available until noon. Fine. We are patient and regular travelers. We understand. However, in the spirit of consideration for two very exhausted guests, it would have made a world of difference to at least be offered complimentary water, tea, coffee or even breakfast, while we waited. Also, we pre-booked 4 months in advance a room with a marina view. Yet we received a room with a brick wall view - the building across the street. Again an absolutely beautiful hotel where we had a wonderful stay. However, it’s really the most smallest gestures that make a world of difference.
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07 January 2018
Good location with easy walking access to the centre. Good decor. Lovely and warm. Happy hour in the bar is a good deal, food in restaurant is good. Rooms not on the marina side (which we were in) suffer from road noise, almost all hours (wondered.why there were ear plugs on the bedside cabinet).
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15 December 2017
Great hotel with the best location in the harbor of Reykjavik. The rooms are a little small, especially the bathrooms, but provides everything you need. What makes this hotel so special are the common spaces where you can lounge or work. There is even a cinema. The bar is fantastic, with a nice choice of cocktails.
We had no noise disturbance from the street – there was a pair of earplugs on the night table…that got us scared. City center and restaurants are nearby.
Check-in and out was a bit slow an interesting setup for a hotel check-in.response / report this review -
28 November 2017
Lovely hotel in great area of the city, right on the old harbour with lots of restaurants nearby as well as vendors selling various tours.
We found parking dead simple just round corner on wasteland.
Rooms are a little small, and a double room will get you two linked single beds with a single duvet each - apparently they don’t do double duvets, bizarre!
Breakfast was pretty decent although the coffee was awful.
Interior of hotel very nicely designed, lots of snugs and private areas.
Would definitely recommend and book again when we return.response / report this review -
26 November 2017
A great experience all around! We took the Fly Bus to and from the airport, all of the tour companies pickup and drop off at the hotel door. The rooms were a good size with little noise and comfortable bedding. There were many great cafes and restaurants withing a 5-15 minute walk. The hotel staff were incredibly helpful everytime we had a question or needed anything.
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17 November 2017
Great hotel for exploring Iceland for the first time. The old harbour is just outside the door, where a lot of guided tours start, just as whale watching or northern lights tour. The personal is help- and insightful and the rooms provide you with everything you'll need. Reykjavik's nightlife starts right in the hotel bar Splippbarin, where well prepared cocktails are served. The breakfast offers everything you'll need for your daily exploration. Fans of industrial charm will love the place.
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05 November 2017
Brilliant hotel in an ideal location for making the most of Reykjavik.
Great style and facilities, only let down by the rather unusual bathroom facilities that don't have a fully sealing door and which have semi opaque walls.
You need to be very comfortable in the company of whoever you share your room with!
Apart from that we couldn't fault it. The bar and cafe are well run and the views across the harbour are striking.response / report this review -
29 September 2017
Rating pending on a false transaction charge that was pointed out before leaving and was found to be not corrected properly at the time pointed out on site. Called hotel to address issue a second time days later and am currently awaiting for false transaction to be returned. Update: company still failing to return false charge. Being very difficult now after this should have been handled when it was addressed and confirmed a mistake before check out. Very disappointed, horrible customer service on their behalf to have not of resolved this issue yet and now attempting to state charges are accurate after it was already proven to be false on site. Find a different hotel, it's not worth the hassle to deal with such an inconvenience.
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20 September 2017
We had the lovely Old Shipyard view. Quiet cosy rooms. Bed is comfortable. Nice bathroom. Has an in room safe
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08 September 2017
Great spot. I stumbled upon it to escape the rain. The cafe was nice and they have a lot of hidden seating areas.
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29 July 2017
This hotel is beautifully situated on the waterfront, close to the town center. The decor shows that they're trying hard to be "quirky," but everything feels clean and new. Our bed was super comfortable, and we got excellent sleep. We only wish there was some sort of AC/ temperature control in the room. It got pretty hot and opening the windows only did so much. However, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the attached restaurant serves excellent cocktails and dessert!
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15 June 2017
The hotel itself is about as nice as you could ask for in this price range. Many well-designed common spaces to relax in. The breakfast is great. Rooms are small but well appointed.
Knocking a star off for the location, which is right on top of the busiest road in Reykjavik; had to choose between sleeping with the window open and lots of noise/light or window closed and overheating. A room on the non-road (marina) facing side of the hotel is probably better, and I would try this place again with a room on that side.response / report this review -
07 June 2017
Very well maintained and very clean. Strange shower; not possible to keep the rest of the bathroom floor from getting wet, but not a major problem. Very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend!
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02 June 2017
Friendly. Lots of maritime recreation just a block away. My room was very small from American standards (9' x 15'). I had a late booking so no view. Maybe also why I had such a small room. Nearly sold out. $595 US$ for 2 nights June 1st-2nd 2017. I am long legged and found bathroom a bit cramped for certain things. Tap water is excellent. Very clean facility (renovated paint factory). Good food @ expected rates. 150US$ CAB ride from airport. Take the bus. Wish I had more time here! Rains everyday in spring.
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29 May 2017
Clean, modern rooms, but very 'intimate' bathrooms - wouldn't suggest a room here with someone you're not very familiar with. My only real complaint is the lack of early check in time and service to compensate - we landed from New York at 5 am and were in the hotel lobby by 6:30 and were told told to walk around the city until as early as noon when rooms start to become available. I understand that all rooms may have been full as guests prepare to leave, but I believe they should have offered us complimentary breakfast in the hotel as a way to welcome us or given us some other option. They have a movie room which wasn't mentioned as a way to pass the time.
Also, the ashtray on my balcony was overflowing from previous guests which was gross.response / report this review -
21 April 2017
Trendy hotel in a great spot on the old harbour. Slipbarrin is a great bar/restaurant, just ensure you go during happy hour! Rooms are clean & functional, staff attentive & friendly
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19 April 2017
Wonderful hotel. Very funky, comfortable and modern. Great location! Loved the breakfast and gym and best location I'm Reykjavik!
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29 March 2017
Exceptionally clean hotel. Staff provide excellent service. The main level has a restaurant, cafe, and many small areas to sit and relax. Decor is modern and Bohemian, creating a fun and relaxed environment. Breakfast included in the room rate. I couldn't sleep one night and the night manager gave me hot chocolate. I'd stay there again!
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12 February 2017
Not the best view. But a lovely modern hotel with a great atmosphere. Staff are great and extremely helpful. 5 min walk to the town centre, and 2 min from the boat tours departure point. Would recommend it to anyone who visits Iceland.
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23 November 2016
A beautiful new hotel with a boutique feel. It's located centrally in Reykjavík's harbor area making it easy to get to most of the destinations in the core downtown area, with easy access to tour bus transportation and boating tours. The hotel is somewhat quirky in the design of its public spaces with a cozy lobby and numerous lounging areas on the ground floor along with a restaurant and bar. The rooms are new, spacious and we'll appointed. My only qualm is that it can get cold in Iceland and so the tiled bathroom floor can be uncomfortable I'd barefoot (lay down a towel to walk on). One last note: the hotel is accessed from the harbor side, not the street side, so don't get lost.
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