Aurora GuesthousevsReykjavik Marina
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina scores significantly better than Aurora Guesthouse. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina comes in at 90 with positive reviews from 6 publications including Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Afar Magazine.
Aurora Guesthouse
Freyjugata, Reykjavik, Iceland
From $63/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
"Just around the corner from the Andrea, this homely purple town house is also run by Siggi."
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"