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Hotel Borg by KeahotelsvsSnorri's Guesthouse
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Hotel Borg by Keahotels is the choice of most professionals compared to Snorri's Guesthouse. Hotel Borg by Keahotels has a TripExpert Score of 95 with recommendations from 9 reviews including The Telegraph, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Hotel Borg by Keahotels
Fodor's
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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"
Snorri's Guesthouse Frommer's Frommer's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Snorrabraut 61, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
- Flatscreen TV
Frommer's "If you're on a budget, don't need your own bathroom, would like to do your own cooking, and don't mind walking 10 minutes to the city center, it's hard to find more pleasant lodging." Full review
Frommer's "On a busy avenue, though not far from the BSÍ bus terminal, Gistiheimili Snorra is a more than reasonable option for those willing to spend a little extra time walking from downtown and back." Full review
Frommer's "The room classes offer a range of amenities...the friendly staff is helpful in giving recommendations and helping with travel arrangements." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Its clean rooms in muted shades – particularly the more expensive ‘family’ variety – make for a decent base." Full review
