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Hotel Holt - The Art HotelvsSand Hotel
Hotel Holt and Sandhotel are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Holt scores significantly higher than Sandhotel. Hotel Holt scores 89 with recommendations from 5 reviews like Star Service, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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"
Sand Hotel
Mr & Mrs Smith The Telegraph
Independent Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Laugavegur 34, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $132/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Mr & Mrs Smith "The team behind Reykjavik's Sandhotel pretty much perfected the cinnamon bun, so they whipped up the city’s cosiest stay." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Sandhotel is situated in the heart of Reykjavik's hip shopping street, Laugavegur, and is bordered by Iceland's oldest gentleman's tailor and a cult bakery." Full review
Independent "The 67-room Art Deco-style Sand Hotel is built around three historic buildings on Laugavegur Street"
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"When the folks behind one of Iceland's best bakeries open a hotel, you know it's going to be great." Full review
Michelin Guide "It’s a remarkably forward-looking affair, and is easily one of the most stylish hotels...there’s a bistro and bar on site, and a few of the city’s finest restaurants are right on this street." Full review
