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Hotel Reykjavik GrandvsHotel Holt - The Art Hotel
Grand Hotel Reykjavik and Hotel Holt are both rated highly by professionals. Overall, Hotel Holt ranks significantly higher than Grand Hotel Reykjavik. Hotel Holt is ranked #3 in Reykjavik with positive reviews from 5 publications like The Telegraph, Star Service and Oyster.
Hotel Reykjavik Grand
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service Star Service
The Telegraph
Sigtun 38, Reykjavik 125, Iceland
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Rooms are separated into various categories from budget to business class, with the more expensive naturally being more spacious." Full review
Lonely Planet "The four-storey Grand Hòtel Reykjavìk offers comfortable, modestly furnished rooms, attentive service and all the requisite creature comforts in a quiet setting outside of the centre."
Star Service "This hotel, with a 14-foot tower of sleeping rooms and a light-filled atrium lobby dotted with bright-red leather seating that extends across the two buildings, is a mecca for big groups." Full review
Star Service "Close to the main bus station, at the top of the shopping street, and a five-minute drive from the city center, this hotel provides good service and quiet accommodations at moderate prices." Full review
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Picky guests will be disappointed in the lack of management attention and the response time required for special requests.
The Telegraph8.0
"Towering above the relatively diminutive Reykjavik landscape, this glossy, glassy building lives up to its name by being the largest hotel in Iceland." Full review
Hotel Holt - The Art Hotel Fodor's Star Service The Telegraph
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's Lonely Planet
The Guardian
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
OysterUpper-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 Report2.0
"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 PlanetTop 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"
