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Hotel KriunesvsHotel Holt - The Art Hotel
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Holt ranks significantly higher than Kriunes Hotel. Hotel Holt scores 89 with endorsements from 5 reviewers such as Star Service, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Kriunes
Frommer's
The Telegraph
Oyster Frommer's Frommer's
Vatnsenda, Reykjavik 203, Iceland
From $203/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Conferences
Frommer's "If you want to stay in an idyllic country setting, this lakeshore retreat is a great option." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Emphasising personal service and a relaxed home-from-home atmosphere. As well as lots of activities and cosy rooms, there’s also a spa on site." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The three-pearl Hotel Kriunes is a family-owned guest house on the shores of Lake Ellidavatn, about a 20-minute drive from central Reykjavik." Full review
Frommer's "Leading to a mish-mash of styles, though it’s still family-run and as quaint as ever. The parquet-floored rooms follow a classic theme...the property is also a good place to see the Northern Lights." Full review
Frommer's "Mish-mash of styles, though it’s still family-run and as quaint as ever. The parquet-floored rooms follow a classic theme...the property is also a good place to see the Northern Lights." 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"
