Hotels in Reykjavik

Overlooking Austurvollur, a green square near the City Hall and the Althing (Parliament), the unmistakable Hotel Borg is an imposing yet refined 1930s building, and a landmark in Reykjavik. Thoroughly refurbished and restored to its original art deco style in 2006, the hotel boasts 56 exquisitely appointed rooms (including seven suites and the two-floor Tower Suite with impressive panoramic views over the city), all featuring custom-made furniture and all mod cons, including flat-screen TV and high-speed Internet. Other facilities include a highly rated gourmet restaurant, Silfur , serving top-notch French fare, and a bar, several meeting rooms, a video and CD library and a business centre. Meticulous service and superb facilities have made Hotel Borg a favourite with celebrities staying in the Icelandic capital.

This stylish hotel, formerly owned and operated by Icelandair , boasts 284 rooms and suites, all in shades of cream, white and grey, with modern furniture and soft furnishings. The public areas are equally tastefully decorated: you can sip a cocktail by the big open fireplace in the main lounge downstairs, or, if you are staying in one of the executive rooms or suites, enjoy a fantastic view from the panoramic lounge overlooking the city and the bay on the eighth floor. The beds are ultra comfy, the bathrooms immaculate, and the facilities top notch. There is a spa and a well-equipped fitness centre, free Internet access and the best business and meeting facilities in Iceland, including 11 boardrooms and a big conference hall/ballroom. The on-site Vox Restaurant , which serves international cuisine in sophisticated surroundings, is a good choice for dinner.

Set in an imposing looking white townhouse in a leafy part of the capital (there are several embassies in the area), and located only a short stroll from the city centre and harbour, the Icelandica is a welcome addition to the Reykjavik hotel scene. The six white luxury suites are well appointed and tastefully decorated and boast hardwood floors, antique furniture and king size beds (as well as their own Internet access). Relax in a bubble bath in an ultra spacious bathroom (five of the six suites come equipped with a Jacuzzi), enjoy a drink on the balcony overlooking the garden or treat yourself to breakfast in bed.

Located a 15-minute walk from the city centre, right by the domestic airport, and only a short stroll from the Perlan complex on Öskjuhlíd Hill, the Loftleiðir is handy for those in transit (the main bus terminal is next door). The hotel has 220 comfortable and modern rooms.