Reykjavik MarinavsSand Hotel
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina and Sandhotel are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina ranks significantly higher than Sandhotel. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 8 sources including The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Reykjavik Marina Show All Reviews
Myrargata 2, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Fodor's
"Attention to service, detail, and atmosphere defines this harborside hotel, which, thanks to its legendary cocktail bar and bistro, also serves as a popular dining and nightlife hot spot for locals." Full review
Star Service
"The Marina is Icelandair's newest hotel, and surely the most striking of its family of eight." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Despite the airline brand in the hotel's name, don't expect a pod hotel or a personality-free commuter spot for business travelers." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Marina Hotel is nestled snugly against the city's harbor, affording those with rooms that face it an excellent vantage point to watch the ships sail out to sea." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Set in a landmark historical building on the harbour, this funky hotel offers a splashy and fun interior, a variety of rooms, and a decent array of amenities." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina is on the old harbor, within walking distance of the city center." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Icelandair doesn’t just specialize in well-priced airplane tickets, and stopover incentives." Full review
Frommer's
"One of Reykjavík’s most all-around fun hotels...this place is amenity-rich too, with one of the city’s premier cocktail spots, a laidback bistro, a cinema showing Icelandic movies." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
11.0
"Situated right in the Old Harbor of Iceland's capital, the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina puts guests right in the center of the action in Reykjavik, Iceland." Full review
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While many previous visitors appreciated the hotel's quirky design and friendly staff, others wished there were tea and coffee makers in the rooms (you can ask for one at the front desk, though).
Independent
"The quirky nautical-themed Hotel Reykjavik Marina is set on the edge of the downtown harbourfront, has rooms with sailing knot diagrams and maps as wallpaper, life rings on the balconies"
Sand Hotel
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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