Seriously. It's like entering a mine. Maybe dim-lit spaces are the new thing, and I just don't appreciate it. But you'll need a flashlight as you enter the lobby and seek out the reception desk!
Darkest hotel you'll ever set foot into. The entrances, and there are two, are almost like closely-guarded secrets and you can't be faulted if you miss them as you walk by outside.
We stayed one night in August, post-cruise and ahead of our flight out the following day. Efficient check-in with no line. Staff booked us a taxi to get us to the central bus station and also handled the purchase of bus tickets. (Airport taxis are ridiculous in cost and the bus was a sensible, efficient way to the to the airport.)
Hotel has a nice bar. There's a thermal spa in the basement. And our room was comfortable.
Unfortunately, the room thermostat wasn't working, or we couldn't get it to work, so it was a very hot night. We opened the windows to cool things down, but on a Saturday night there was a lot of late-night street noise.
Shower was nice. Toilet was tiny.
The room was very, very expensive by American standards. And that is a familiar story throughout Reykjavik for anything, be it a cup of coffee, meals, clothing, souvenirs or excursions.
The hotel location is great. Walking distance to shops, plenty of restaurants, Rainbow Street and about a 15-minute walk to the landmark Hallgrimskirkja Church.
Next time I'm in town I'll likely try somewhere else but can't fault the location or room quality.
