Icelandair Marina Hotel, Reykjavik, Iceland
Yes, it’s an airline-branded hotel, but don’t hold that against the Icelandair Marina. It’s a fun, clever hotel in a great location.
Located in a repurposed paint factory, the main door opens directly onto the Reykjavik repair docks, with the harbour and mountains beyond. The ‘nautical’ theme of the rooms has nothing to do with twee New England hotel decor – it’s fresh, funny and very comfortable. The lobby bar appears to be the place to be on a Friday night, and the cocktails are good, if an investment. At other times the lobby is nice spot to have a drink and read a book while waiting for your Northern Lights tour to begin. Breakfasts are excellent. Central Reykjavik is just a few minutes’ walk away, and the desk staff are very helpful with recommendations.
As a last tip, if you arrive on Icelandair, log in to your flight booking on their website, then check the Marina’s availability via their hotel listings – you may be able to score a good discount.
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