Arctic Comfort Hotel - Reykjavik

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I just got back from a week long trip in Iceland, and I absolutely loved the Arctic Comfort hotel. It was clean, comfortable, and the rooms were so quiet! But the best thing of all was the hotel staff -- they were so helpful and friendly, and made sure we were well taken care of even when the weather turned dreadful our last full day there. They definitely […] made us feel at home...I was just sad to leave! We had stayed in another hotel at the beginning of our trip, which was also very nice, but the Arctic Comfort had more spacious and quieter rooms. The decorating was simple but elegant. Be aware that the hot water in the showers can have a sulfur smell, which is completely normal (and it doesn't last after the shower!). It's due to the water that comes from the geothermal sources. Breakfast service was just as you'd expect, and the hotel also had a bar (which, unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to experience). The hotel is a little outside the city center, but not outside of walking distance (in "decent" weather!). There's a lovely and healthy bistro called Ginger just a couple of doors down and a great pizza place a few streets over, which were easily accessible even after the incredible blizzard we had. I am definitely looking at coming back to Iceland in the summer time at some point, and I know that this is the place I am going to stay! Read more

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This hotel was fine and comforable with one major exception. The lack of an elevator was a major problem for our group. It should have been made clear on the website.

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This was a decent hotel. They have two buildings, so I suppose SOME people (at least at some times of the year) might not like going down to the other building, but it's only a block. The staff was very accommodating with setting up tours that we wanted, ordering taxis, showing us where our room was, etc. It was nice to have free wi-fi (and computer […] in the lobby). I don't believe there was an elevator, but there are only three floors I believe. You can walk to City Center, but it is a little father than some other hotels (maybe 20 minute walk?). I would stay again. Read more

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For the price the hotel is pretty good. Front desk staff was a great help with tourist information and scheduling. Hotel is a bit far away from the city center. It's a couple blocks away from the bus stops and about a $13 cab ride to the city center.

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I got a very good deal with this Hotel for a Standard Twin room. The hotel has all the basic things you need while traveling, which for me are: closet, mini-fridge, coffee maker, heading. But doesn't have a iron nor microwave on you room.

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The hotel is located in an area of services/displays away from the town centre and residential areas. Although it is accessible by buses, there is nowhere to go in the surroundings including restaurants and shops.

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Its location while outside the city center is well within striking distance by either public or private transport. The breakfast buffet is quite substantial and if you leave hungry it is your own fault. Spacious, clean rooms are the norm here in a nice quiet neighborhood. Plenty of free parking for guests.

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First off, there don't seem to be any nicer hotels (ones that aren't hostels) that are really convenient to downtown Reykjavik. But the Arctic Comfort is further away than most. It's a 30-35 minute walk into town and bus service isn't all that convenient (and figuring out the bus routes is a serious challenge). Having said that, it was a nice hotel: […] clean, comfortable and quiet. The optional breakfast is quite good which is a consideration in the land of high food prices. The room rate was quite reasonable when everything is factored in. In our case, we were only there for two nights and with the tour pickup servicing this hotel, it wasn't really a problem. But if we were staying for more than a night or two, I would prefer a more convenient location. One potential issue is the glass door for the bathroom. It exposes the more disturbing aspects of the word "intimate". Read more

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Overall, this hotel (service, cleanliness and comfort) was terrific, but not more so than any hostel (possibly with the exception of the kitchen, which was a nice touch). After talking to several other travelers while in Reykjavik, the hostels in the area offer the same comfort, and some are actually newer or recently renovated so you would get more […] bang for your buck. The hotel staff was very helpful, welcoming and warm, but I've learned on this trip that most Icelanders fit that description as well. I personally prefer staying in hostels when I travel, but was asked by my travel companion to stay at a hotel - I don't regret the choice I made in hotels as The Arctic Comfort (known to the locals as Hotel Vik) is very cozy, very well situated near several grocey stores (some of which are open 24/7) and is only a short 15 minute walk from the city center. Definitly recommended if looking specifically for a hotel stay. Read more

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Can't say enough as to the quality and courtesy and helpfulness of the staff and the surroundings. Certainly worth the stay!!

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what can we say--poor location, bathroom was dirty, difficult to find, not alot of dining choices close by and finally no shades to block out the 24 hours of daylight in June

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At the price charged this si a great bargin. The area is commerical which is closed after 5pm so do not expect to be able to easily walk to things. But for a place to rest your head at night and spedn the day away at sights, this works very well. My very short interaction with the staff was pleasant. I would stay again

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This Hotel is outside of DownTown Reykjavik, but the city bus has stops very close and the touring companies have free hotel pick up anyway. There is a community swimming pool at Laugardalslaug near by and it was very nice. The room was spacious and comfortable, and the morning breakfast was a nice way to save money while on vacation. They have rooms […] with a kitchenette and there is a Grocery Store called "Bonus" in walking distance and this is another great way to save money on your trip. I enjoyed my stay here very much! Read more

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The capital city of Iceland is very difficult to get around for a foreign visitor. However, the hotel, a real deal for the money in an otherwise expensive city, had actually one of the largest rooms out of the 26 nights I stayed in Europe (that is not to say the room was particularly large by U.S. standards). I did not use the optional breakfast buffet. […] The hotel is on a very quiet street. Read more

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Standard studio cooking equipment could have been more (I missed a wooden spoon and chopping board), but was just enough to cook a basic meal. Helpful, friendly staff. Two computers with free internet. Staff was flexible about checking in early, leaving our bags. Street is not so inspiring, but there's a good restaurant with take-away service nearby […] (they are called Green something). Neighbourhoud is not near center, but OK if you rent a car. I found the interior could be more modern, but we slept well and everything was clean. Good value for money. Recommended! Read more

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This hotel seems almost to be situated in an commercial neighborhood. Not factory, just 2 storey business commercial. Thought its a few kms away from the city center, you might just want to bite the bullet and stay somewhere closer to downtown because there isnt anything to do in this part of town and you'll be cabbing downtown anyway. No bells or whistles […] to brag about. Read more

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We had read reviews about the hotel being a "great distance from civilisation" when in actual fact we found a number of restaurants, bars and shops literally 5-10 minutes from the door (turn left and left again!) It is quite a walk from the centre of Reykjavik (around 20 minutes) but the budget prices at the hotel is worth it. Rooms are very clean (expect […] to be in the next building along from where reception is) and secure, while the hotel itself is peaceful in a quiet neighbourhood (not unusual for Reykjavik!) The bar next to reception is small but welcoming with a few food items and alcohol for sale (wine is about £5 for a 250ml bottle, but we did find one of the 'Government-owned' licensed shops about 5-10 minutes walk away, along with Iceland's version of Tesco 'Hagkaup'. We found staff to be polite but slightly lacking in enthusiasm although have been reassured Iceland is a much more reserved population than most. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. Read more

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I didn't realise how far this hotel was out of the centre. Mind you it is only a little further out than the park inn and the hilton. If you book trips with Reykjavik excursions or gray line they pick you up from your hotel anyway so that is no great shakes. You can also get buses into the centre from round the corner, it only takes 5 - 10 mins, so […] that is fine. I think it was value for money as the deal we got with expedia was really good with flights too, so if you don't want to spend too much money then go for it. Free wifi. If any trips are cancelled they rebook them for you, which is great. There is a bar, and also you can get a decent buffet breakfast for �6 which is pretty good for Iceland! Read more

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The place was fine. Ticked all the boxes for us. We wanted a place with a car space that was safe and close enough to the city yet far enough out so we didnt have to deal with traffic. We also wanted a cheap place that wasnt a hostel. Only negative I have to say was the staff were not that knowlegable with where to go for meals and what to see and do. […] We were given directions to two places and both didnt exist. I would stay here again though. Its all you need on a holiday. You sleep in a hotel and thats it. The rest of the time you should be out enjoying your holiday. Read more

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Pretty good. Rooms are clean. Good breakfast. Will definitely stay here again. Only small disadvantage is the location - it is not in the city area. You have to take a bus to get into downtown.

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The hotel is located a long way from the centre of Reykjavik, in an area resembling an industrial estate. We chose it because it has easy parking, but that's about the end of the list of benefits. The room was clean but tired and badly in need of re-decoration. The beds were comfortable but strangely the duvet seemed to be designed for short people […] or those who enjoy keeping their feet cool. Breakfast was disappointing - I had the tinned fruit salad plus sliced bread to go in a toaster that was worse than the one I have at home. If you are on a budget you will get a good night's sleep but it's not a place you will want to tell your friend about. Read more

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Hotel situated on a retail/industrial site not very appealing. Long way 40 - 45 minutes walk from the old town.

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Good quality tourist hotel located in a quiet commercial area close to bus routes and zoo park. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast plentiful but no evening meal available which is a pity given the lack of restaurants in this locality. Rooms spacious with very comfortable beds. Would be happy to stay in this hotel again

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Super place to stay.We stayed the first 3 nites and the last 2 nites of our Iceland trip. En-suite rooms were very comfortable and clean. Free WiFi in room. Flat screen TV. Breakfast was good. Prices reasonable and value for money. Plesantly surprised, as I read some negative reviews about this hotel. Will recommend to others, and will stay there again. […] Only issue I found is that hotel is NOT walking distance into downtown Reykjavik. However, this can be overcome by taking a 10-min public bus ride. Also nearest supermarket (which is 24-hr) is 10-min walk away. Notwithstanding these minor issues, this hotel is GOOD TO GO !!! Read more

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Great place to stay. Would recommend to anyone.

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Great room with a kitchen, location isn't great, free internet/wifi is a bonus. Overall good value for money but could do better.

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We stayed at the Arctic for 6 days over Easter 2012 and were very happy. It is located about 20 mins walk from town in a clean commercial area. Easy to find and get in and out of town. pretty much the standard of a Travel Inn in the UK. Rooms were large, clean and well equipped. The staff were very helpful, breakfast was basic but more than adequate. […] If you book this hotel you must bear in mind the price and as far as value for money goes it gets 5 stars. if you want better the answer is easy - pay more. Thumbs up from a family of 3. Read more

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The room was fine for its price. I wasn't expecting anything more than that.

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The quality of this hotel far passes all remarks and information about it. -I slept really well, cause there was no outside traffic, nor could I hear any other guests (there were other guests there, I saw them when I walked around). -It was clean!! Spotless. -Comfortable. Downsides are: -Staff chitt chatting when they really should have been serving. -This […] hotel is not down town, it takes about 3-5 minutes to walk to the bus stations. Read more

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This is the perfect location for me - as it is close to the office. The local restaurants are also very good - with at least 6 within 10 minutes easy walking distance.

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Rooms are small but clean and tidy, with good, hot, showers. A kettle and complementary teabags are provided, and there is a minibar/fridge. Good (free) WiFi access. Few shops/restaurants nearby - the hotel is in the middle of an area with lots of furniture stores etc, but little else; about 30 mins walk from the downtown area, but close to conference […] (and other) facilities in the nearby Hilton hotel. Read more

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Nice hotel, friendly staff.

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The only thing that would be nice is if ICE was more available for the rooms. The staff were all very helpful in all the question we had and places to go and see. Thank you for a great time.

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The hotel was within easy walking distance of a supermarket, and a lovely park with flower gardens and walking trails. It was in a more industrial area, so no nearby restaurants that we found (a breakfast is offered each morning for a small fee) . It was easy to access the highway from the hotel, and a good value.

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The hotel has changed it name to Hotel Rik. The room was a good size and it is a very nice little hotel. The staf were very good and helpful. The main problem was it was situated in an industrial area and nothing around for at leasta 15 min walk.

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Clean faciliy, efficent staff and a wonderful breakfast. Not in the centre of things but all of the organized tours pickup at the hotel. Would use Hotel Vik again.

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The hotel was located not far from a main road through Reykavik however some jigging around was necessary to find it. There are no large signs and the only sign was party obscured by leaves from the one tree in Iceland (ok, there are quite a few in Reykavik) being in front of the building. The hotel location was not a problem since we had a rental […] car and could drive to the downtown. It probably would have been within walking distance but you would want decent weather. On the positive side there was a family recreation centre nearby and a mall used by locals a few blocks away. The staff were friendly, the room was spacious by European standards although the lighting and decor seemed dated. I think the microwave in our room was the first model ever made. The location and style was probably reflected in the lower cost. When you add in a failrly well stocked continental breakfast, great bang for your buck (or Krona if you prefer) Read more

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To start the hotel is not downtown but is a short 20 minute walk or 5 minute bus ride (lots of nearby stops). That was the only bad thing about this place and was not really inconvenient as it was close to many attractions and shops. The kitchenette was a huge bonus, well equipped. The room was clean, large comfortable and SILENT! Breakfast was adequate […] with a good selection of food and there are 2 computers for Internet (free!!). I have stayed in Iceland before and was pleasantly surprised at the quality and value. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would HIGHLY recommend this hotel. Read more

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Flybus took more than 2 hours to get there from KEF airport. And lobby very disappointing - just a window for reception in a small hallway. No elevators. And a long walk from anywhere but quite close to domestic airport which was my destination. But it was open at 1am for my arrival and they helped me with suitcases. Room was lovely - I went for the […] superioir at a good rate. Was spotlessly clean and comfortable - bathroom in the room itself so maybe not ideal for longer stays. Breakfast good and extensive. Very helpful staff. Excellent value for Reykjavik. Read more

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As a lone traveller it was a perfect hotel as a base; comfortable, secure, quiet and clean with a really good buffet style breakfast. The centre of Reyjavik is within walking distance takes about 45 minutes to an hour but No. 11 bus service runs every 30 minutes and the tour trips that I arranged picked up from the hotel. It was good value for money […] and I would use again. Read more

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Enkelt men bra hotell - bil är att rekommendera

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Litt usentral beliggenhet. Bra hotell for prisen.

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ef eg á að setja út á .þá fynnst mer ekki passa að hafa gler hurð á wc og spegil beint á mótti.takið lereft pokana ur upp ganginum í burtu það liti betur út fyrir gesti. og þið ættuð að spá i að gera upp gönguna hlíleri. og best væri að hafa þessi 2 hús föst saman það muni breita miklu fyrir ykkur. að öðruleiti er gott að gista hjá ykkur og geri það […] aftur takk Read more

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お国柄、お湯に硫黄成分が含まれていてにおうが、それ以外は全く問題なかった。フロントの美人女性が朝食作りから何からすべてこなしている様子。特に手作りワッフルは最高。近くに飲食店もあり、立地も問題なかった。

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Ett flott rom til en billig penge, grei frokost og lett å finne frem. Var ikke så langt å gå til sentrum som fryktet.

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