Hotel Holt - The Art HotelvsApotek Hotel by Keahotels
Both Hotel Holt and Apotek Hotel by Keahotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Holt ranks significantly better than Apotek Hotel by Keahotels. Hotel Holt has a TripExpert Score of 89 with positive reviews from 5 reviewers like Fodor's, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Hotel Holt - The Art Hotel
Bergstadastraeti 37, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $206/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This quietly elegant member of the prestigious World Hotels group has impeccable service, an excellent restaurant (Gallery), and free Wi–Fi throughout the hotel." Full review
Star Service
"This is a respected, classic hotel with a grand reputation, resting on a hilltop in a residential area in the old part of the city." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This upscale 4-star hotel enjoys a good location on a quiet street in downtown Reykjavik, a decent spread of facilities and one of the country’s largest privately-owned art collections." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Sits on a quiet street in central Reykjavik -- it’s a great location for exploring the city, as attractions like the Hallgrimskirkja Church and the
Harpa Concert Hall are within a 10-minute walk." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"A staple in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland for more than 50 years, the Hotel Holt cherishes and celebrates Icelandic culture in an unparalleled manner." Full review
Frommer's
"The work of some of the country’s best-known artists, including Jóhannes S. Kjarval, adorn the rooms, lounges, library...rooms are rather classic, with leather chairs and dark wood furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Original paintings, drawings and sculptures adorn the rooms here (Holt houses the largest private art collection in Iceland), set off by warm-toned decor and rose-coloured carpets." Full review
The Guardian
"It’s expensive, but it’s been around since the 1960s and filled with beautiful artwork by big names such as Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval"
Apotek Hotel by Keahotels
Austurstraeti 16, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph
8.0
"This tasteful and intimate four-star boutique, run by the Kea chain, offers 45 dapper rooms in a downtown location, a buzzy restaurant-bar, and friendly, down-to-earth service." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Apotek Hotel is an upscale, historic boutique property in the center of Reykjavik." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
17.0
"Housed in the structure of a 1917 Reykjavik apothecary, the Apotek Hotel blends elements of boutique living with history, as it is one of the oldest buildings in the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Offers slick contemporary rooms in muted tones and a popular ground-floor tapas-style restaurant-bar as well." Full review