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Hotel Reykjavik CentrumvsHotel Borg by Keahotels
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Borg by Keahotels scores significantly better than Hotel Reykjavik Centrum. Hotel Borg by Keahotels comes in at 95 with praise from 9 publications including The Telegraph, Oyster and Fodor's.
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
Fodor's
Star Service
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Adalstraeti 16, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Rooms are decorated in pastel colors, and the common areas have lots of natural light from a glass ceiling over the lobby." Full review
Star Service "Along with the Radisson 1919 and The Plaza, this is one of the popular trio of hotels in the Old Town area." Full review
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Staffers are not the best in town and are often forgetful of special requests.
The Telegraph8.0
"Situated on one of Reykjavik’s oldest streets, this centrally located hotel has 89 charming, modern rooms, convenient access to an adjacent restaurant and a warm, hospitable ambiance." Full review
Lonely Planet "This central hotel has striking architecture – mezzanines and a glass roof unite two buildings, giving the whole place a spry, light feel." Full review
Hotel Borg by Keahotels Fodor's
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine The Telegraph
Oyster
Frommer's
Independent Show All Reviews
Posthusstraeti 11, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "In contrast to the ultra-modern glass and chrome architecture around Reykjavík, the Borg—the city's oldest hotel—is pure 1930's art deco." Full review
Jetsetter "A slice of 1930s Art Deco glamour and old-school elegance in downtown Reykjavik." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Steps from the National Cathedral and City Hall, this 1930's Art Deco hotel was restored to its original splendor in 2006." Full review
Star Service "Situated on historic Asuturvollur Square, next door to Reykjavik's cathedral and the national Parliament building, this much-beloved hotel is a few minutes' walk from the major shopping." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Although Reykjavik is currently in the middle of a hotel boom, the Hotel Borg was the city’s first luxury hotel—and it’s still the most beloved." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hotel Borg, commissioned and built by Icelandic wrestler Johannes Josefsson in the 1920s, was Iceland’s first high-end hotel." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Merges high-end Art Deco elegance with modern flair and a range of amenities that span a dedicated spa, restaurant and bar." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Hotel Borg is an upscale Reykjavik property built in 1930, and it's since been restored to its original splendor with elegant Art Deco details." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel’s castlelike features and prominent location overlooking Austurvöllur Square make it one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks." Full review
Independent "Located in the heart of downtown, the 99-room Art Deco Hotel Borg has set the standard for Reykjavik luxury hotels since it opened in 1930"
