Reykjavik Residence HotelvsAlda Hotel Reykjavik
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Alda Hotel Reykjavik ranks significantly higher than Reykjavik Residence Hotel. Alda Hotel Reykjavik scores 87 with positive reviews from 6 sources including The Telegraph, Star Service and Fodor's.
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Hverfisgata 45, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $130/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Plush city-centre living feels just right in these two converted historic mansions."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Reykjavik Residence Hotel provides relaxed apartment-style living near Reykjavik's downtown attractions." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This alluring apartment hotel, which occupies two separate but nearby locations in downtown Reykjavik, is pitched as a home away from home." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Plush city-centre living feels just right in these two converted historic mansions." Full review
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Oyster
Upper-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 Report
6.0
"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 Planet
Top 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