Reykjavik Marinavs101 Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina is preferred by most professionals compared to 101 hotel. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina is ranked #2 in Reykjavik with endorsements from 8 publications including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
Reykjavik Marina Show All Reviews
Myrargata 2, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Fodor's
"Attention to service, detail, and atmosphere defines this harborside hotel, which, thanks to its legendary cocktail bar and bistro, also serves as a popular dining and nightlife hot spot for locals." Full review
Star Service
"The Marina is Icelandair's newest hotel, and surely the most striking of its family of eight." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Despite the airline brand in the hotel's name, don't expect a pod hotel or a personality-free commuter spot for business travelers." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Marina Hotel is nestled snugly against the city's harbor, affording those with rooms that face it an excellent vantage point to watch the ships sail out to sea." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Set in a landmark historical building on the harbour, this funky hotel offers a splashy and fun interior, a variety of rooms, and a decent array of amenities." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina is on the old harbor, within walking distance of the city center." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Icelandair doesn’t just specialize in well-priced airplane tickets, and stopover incentives." Full review
Frommer's
"One of Reykjavík’s most all-around fun hotels...this place is amenity-rich too, with one of the city’s premier cocktail spots, a laidback bistro, a cinema showing Icelandic movies." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
11.0
"Situated right in the Old Harbor of Iceland's capital, the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina puts guests right in the center of the action in Reykjavik, Iceland." Full review
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While many previous visitors appreciated the hotel's quirky design and friendly staff, others wished there were tea and coffee makers in the rooms (you can ask for one at the front desk, though).
Independent
"The quirky nautical-themed Hotel Reykjavik Marina is set on the edge of the downtown harbourfront, has rooms with sailing knot diagrams and maps as wallpaper, life rings on the balconies"
101 Hotel Show All Reviews
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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