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101 HotelvsAlda Hotel Reykjavik
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, 101 hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Alda Hotel Reykjavik. 101 hotel ranks #4 in Reykjavik with praise from 8 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
101 Hotel
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
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Hverfisgata 10, Reykjavik, Iceland
From $252/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Don't let the 1930s office block-style façade fool you: 101 Hotel is one of Reykjavik's most stylish accommodations." Full review
Jetsetter "101 hotel is in the heart of Reykjavik, walking distance from National Cathedral and Harpa. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Parliament House and Reykjavik Pond.
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Lonely Planet "The 101 aims to tickle the senses – with yielding downy beds... rich wooden floors and glass-walled showers – it may mean you skip the bars and opt for a night in instead." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The hotel is within walking distance of the historic town center, the main shopping streets, and the mega-trendy 101 nightlife district—the hotel’s namesake." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Modern, art-focused property with 38 rooms. Stop by the lobby bar for Austrian rum–spiked hot chocolate by the fireplace." Full review
Star Service "Part of the Design Hotels group, Iceland's first boutique-hotel is located in the heart of downtown on a busy street near the major shopping area." Full review
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Repeat guests often request the rooms that face Hverfisgata for their harbor views.
Afar Magazine "The hotel feels intimate with only 38 rooms, and the bar and lounge are popular with trendsetting locals." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"One of Reykjavik’s first-ever boutique hotels is still one of its best." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 101 Hotel is known for its luxurious spa and chic design, which combines an industrial aesthetic with clean minimalism"
Iceland Travel Guide
June 29, 2021
Frommer's "Despite the stark exterior, everything from the fireplace and zebra-striped chairs in the lounge to the extensive collection of contemporary art from Icelandic artists is touched by cool." Full review
Alda Hotel Reykjavik Fodor's Star Service The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report Lonely Planet
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik IS-101, Iceland
From $290/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
Fodor's "There isn't a shred of staleness in this lovely downtown hotel in the trendy Lighthouse Village area of downtown Reykjavík." Full review
Star Service "The Alda Hotel, part of a Scandanvian chain, has a style of its own." Full review
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The breakfast room is livened by an old turntable-style phonograph and a pile of old records—Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Mamas and the Papas—inviting the guests to choose a record to play.
The Telegraph8.0
"Embodies the kind of sophisticated cool Icelanders achieve so effortlessly, and minutes away from pretty much the entirety of the small capital." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Opened in 2014, Alda Hotel is a refreshing departure from Reykjavik's many chain hotels and Airbnb accomodations." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 64-room Alda Hotel Reykjavik is an upper-middle-range hotel on the eastern side of the popular Laugavegur shopping street." Full review
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Additional features include a fitness center and in-room massages upon request.
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"Alda Hotel Reykjavik serves as an arctic oasis committed to putting guests first: From the helpful staff to the delicious dining options to the in-house barbershop, this property has..." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A wealth of boutique touches lift sleek Alda well above the crowd – knitted lamp covers, a sauna and hot tub, and the free cell phones given to guests (all local calls and data are free)." Full review
