Hotel Borg

Friendly staff got a room ready for us despite a very early arrival. The classic decor and comfortable and spacious room were a nice intro to Iceland, and the location was perfect for walking around the downtown city center and harbor area at all hours. Would definitely stay there again.

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We were refused to have any sort of guest past 11:30, which is absurd on the weekends. They said it was policy and that it was in the information sent to us. It wasn't anywhere in any information. Considering disputing the charge because we had to make expensive plans on the fly.

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Otherwise its alright.

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Great experience here, and I highly recommend this hotel. My room was on the small side, but perfect for one person, and let's face it...when you're on vacation, how often do you find yourself in your room anyway? The important factors (decor, comfort, amenities, and cleanliness) were all present. The staff was great - very accommodating - and offered […] excellent suggestions for places to eat and drink. The location was tremendously convenient. Be anywhere worth being in a 10 minute walk or less...anywhere else is a short cab ride away. Read more

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I Loved This Hotel. We had the most wonderful room, it was a suite but I expect the smaller rooms were just as nice. The staff was friendly, helpful and could not do enough. The Resturant and bar were beautiful and the breakfast was great. I will want to sray at this hotel the next time I am in Iceland

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I stayed in the Borg Hotel in Reykjavik for a 4 day stop-over in October 2012. The location downtown is perfect if you want to explore the city on foot since all the restaurants, bars and stores are located in the immediate vicinity. I stayed in room 419 (A single bed)... the room was nice and big and the marble bathroom had headed floors and a heated […] towel rack; A robe and slippers were also included. Everything was super-modern, clean and just awesome. The hotel staff was very nice and helped me to book a tour in the last minute and order a bus pickup the airport. If I'd do another stop-over in Iceland I'd stay again at Hotel Borg. I've seen other tourists get dropped off at other hotels in the middle of nowhere (for example; the Hilton in Reykjavik is quite remote and you need a bus to go anywhere... no bars, no restaurants; quite isolated). If you want to explore the city on foot and be close to all the action and can afford to pay a little more for a true 4 Star Hotel, you can't go wrong with Hotel Borg. Read more

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The beds are super comfortable.

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I had a dental emergency last week, great pain and stress, and the hotel staff saved me. They arranged an appointment with a dentist and helped me survive the pain. I have been saying at this hotel for eight years, and would not consider another hotel in Iceland. It's like home for me. R. Thompson

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Great location right in the heart of things. Great old-world charm without being old. I really enjoyed it.

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The Borg Hotel location is very convenient to all activities and restaurants. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Great buffet breakfast.The Art Deco decor was lovely. I would definitely return. Renata

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This beautiful renovated art deco hotel is in the center of the city, walking distance to everything fun.

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The hotel was great. To our surprise, we were upgraded to a suite. Our bathroom had heated floors with a rain shower. The bathtub wasn't draining properly but was improved (not 100% fixed) on the second day which was sufficient. Our room had Bang & Olufsen electronics throughout which was very impressive. I will say that the stereo had to have cost […] several thousand dollars but did not have a place to dock an iPod. I don't know if all of these features are in all room but we did have them in our suite. Lastly, the hotel is near a few bars so there is a noise factor but not enough to keep us away if we're in town again. Overall, a great stay and would definitely recommend to a friend. Read more

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All staff were extremely helpful and accomidating. The hotel itself could not be located in a better part of the city; central to most everything. My only suggestion is that the hotel invest in a health facility (e.g., either on premise or in partnership with a nearby gym).

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If you are looking for a 5 star luxury experience, Hotel Borg is not it. Having said that, it is very, very nice with a terrific location. The main shopping and restaurant district is around the corner. The staff was attentive and service oriented. The room was comfortable and well maintained. The furnishings were also attractive with a cool art deco […] design. The hotel appears to consist of two connected buildings. Our 4th floor room was in the new building, facing the street. It had a pleasant view of a square. It was a little noisy at night because of a bar/restaurant at the street level. We did not mind, but if you want a quiet room you might want to specifically ask for one. Our connecting room was at the back of the hotel and our children said it was quiet. We would stay there again. Read more

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This is a wonderful hotel. One of the older buildings in downtown Reykjavik. Our room on the 5th floor was perfect for a family, we have one young son. We had a great view overlooking the town, the church on the hill and even the mountains across the harbor when the sky cleared. This hotel is in an excellent location and you can walk everywhere. Reykjavik […] is small so walking everywhere is not a problem Read more

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The only reason I would give this hotel a 3 is that when I booked both the hotel websight and expedia listed a bar and resturant. When we arrived we found that the resturant no longer existed and there was no bar or lounge. They were working on a new one. Also the noise would be a factor if you weren't on a higher floor and in the back of the hotel. […] The staff was pleasant and fixed the mix up that they created when they booked my excursions. Read more

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The Hotel Borg is conveniently located in the city center close to restaurants & shopping.

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The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The location was excellent. I was a little concerned about noise as some reviews had commented on it being noisy as there is a bar next door. I am a light sleeper and we were not bothered by noise at all.

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We stopped in Iceland for just a few days to explore and rest a bit on the way to Sweden for the holidays. The location was the best we could have had. Lot's of amazing restaurants within walking distance and a very convenient one literally next door. The main shopping area is less than 5 minutes away on foot. Harpa is also really close and it was […] very convenient and safe neighborhood over all. The staff was very accommodating and checked us in many ours before we were supposed to as our flight arrived very early in the AM. They actually upgraded us to a better room. They also helped with many other details such as renting a car so we could got to the Blue Lagoon and booking some other tourist trips. Anyway, in general it was really great and I would definitely recommend it. Read more

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Go here!! They made our stay in Reykjavik wonderful and easy,

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The location of Hotel Borg is perfect as it is within walking distance to many bars, restaurants and shops. Very safe neighborhood. Hotel is clean and staff was extremely courteous and helpful to its guests. Highly recommended!

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The rooms were very spacious with excellent amenities: heated bathroom floor and towel racks, comfortable beds, plenty of closet space. The decor is an attractive art deco concept in keeping with its construction in 1930, but with all the features of a modern hotel. The location is central to downtown Reykjavik and within walking distance to many of […] the city attractions, but in our room facing away from the street we had very little noise from the active Reykjavik nightlife. Staff was friendly, helpful and informative. All in all, a wonderful experience. If I get the chance to return to Iceland, this is definitely where I will stay. Read more

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excellent location, service, restaurant and staff!!!

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Very nice Art-Deco themed hotel. Clean and neat with a great central location. Staff friendly. However, very difficult to park nearby because the street in front of hotel is closed most of the day. Also, we scheduled a double deluxe room and checked in Sunday morning around 2 AM. But the concierge put us in a double room. We realized this mistake the […] following Wednesday morning. They never realized this and when we explained our displeasure to concierge, they did apologize. However, they initially refused to reimburse us the difference (around $450 for five nights)! They suggested a complimentary dinner in their restaurant (Silfur) instead! We refused and they eventually credited us the difference; but I think they should have apologized either more sincerely or better compensated us. We just wish the country wasn't so exorbitantly expensive. Read more

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Perfect location smack right in the heart of Reykjavik. Great food and shopping (101 Dsitrict) are within walking distance. The hotel listened to our request and gave us what we wanted even though we didn't reserve the room through their website. Unlike some hotels in the States, they treated the Hotels.com guests like first class and put you in the […] room that you actually requested. Read more

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Hotel Borg is in a great location, with many shops and restaurants very close by. The only problem is that at night it is very noisy because of the bar, and then first thing in the morning there is cleaning which can be very quite loud.

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Special thank you, especially to Eva. Staff was very helpful, location aa central aa you can get. Room was a single so small but very comfortable. I would stay again and recommend to other travelers.

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I recently visited Reykjavik on personal vacation and selected Hotel Borg based on location, price and other reader reviews. I was very pleased with the overall hotel offerings and especially appreciated the friendly and helpful demeanor of the front desk staff. Everything I wanted to visit was within walking distance or accessible through pickup by […] the various tour companies. My hotel room was smaller in nature (similar to most European singles), but the amenities were fine, the bed was comfortable and the free WiFi worked at all times. My only minor complaint is that the breakfast price (not included with the room rate) is too high for my preferences, so just be aware before going in and then being surprised later. As a female traveling alone on this trip, I did a lot of research in advance to ensure I was selecting a hotel where I would feel safe and comfortable while on my vacation. I would definitely stay at this hotel again on a future trip to Reykjavik. Read more

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Nice Hotel and good service... Very good location! Had a feel of a scary movie inside though lol

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Would definitely stay here again. My husband and I arrived early in the morning and our room was ready! It was a quick check-in and the room was great. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was great too with the rain shower. Definitely better than I expected. The only complaint is how expensive the breakfast was. 25 euro per person was pretty […] steep and as we were up early for tours there were no other places open to get coffee and something quick to eat so we were forced to eat breakfast at the hotel. I was a little skeptical when booking the hotel since many reviewers complained about the noise at night and I am a pretty light sleeper. There was some noise but not enough to keep me up at night or wake me up. I would love to visit Iceland again and I would choose Hotel Borg again! Read more

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Would definitely stay here again. The staff were great. We were atomically upgraded to a deluxe room- largest room on the floor for a very low price! I highly recommend this hotel for it is in the center of downtown Reyjavik.

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We had a fabulous time in Iceland. The hotel was right in the middle of everything. The room was great. The staff was helpful. They arranged a private car for us to go to the Blue Lagoon and booked all our day trips (Super Jeep and Puffin Watching).

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When my husband and I arrived we were pleasantly surprised that our room was ready and we experienced a speedy check-in with no problems. Our room was small for a European hotel, however, it was comfortable and we had a nice view. The only drawback was that our room faced the main square in town and at night it tended to get noisy since the hotel is […] in close proximity to many of the local bars. Borg is a really nice hotel with very helpful staff. The staff was excellent in helping my husband connect to international calling in order to check in with his office during the trip. Also, they were great in reccomending day trips to take outside the city of Reyjkevik! The hotel restaraunt was excellent as well, a bit pricey but the food was amazing! Overall I would highly reccomend this hotel to anyone looking to travel to Iceland. Read more

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Do not stay at this hotel. There is a dance club downstairs that you can hear clearly through the walls. It is impossible to sleep because the noise is so loud. There is NO concierge as advertised, there is someone who gives you the keys to your room and directs you to a computer. The breakfast is very basic and they direct you toward it without including […] that they´re going to charge you for it and the price is about 35 USD for two people for basically fruit, yogurt and toast. The night 'concierge' is grumpy and unhelpful and even before the club gets going, there are two cocktail hours going on on either side of hte hotel which are also noisy. Whenever you ask a question to the ´concierge´, they act like it´s not under their jurisdiction. We splurged on this hotel to help orient ourselves to the area. I would downgrade it to three stars, give it terrible marks for false advertising on the travel help thing, and worse marks for travel trickery (breakfast), and never stay here because of the unbelievable noise. Do not stay here! Read more

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Fantastic hotel, wonderful location and excellent staff, great for a romantic break. However, parquet floors can result in unacceptable noise if inconsiderate guests in rooms above do not avail themselves of the complimentary slippers and insist on walking around in high heeled shoes at night and dragging furniture around in the early hours of the morning, […] ear-plugs are a must! Sadly the restaurant was closed for refurbishment throughout our stay, we were not warned of this as we feel we should have been and the works started early and continued late into the evening. Thankfully, room was excellent, bathrooms amazing with the most wonderful showers and the staff were so helpful, would recommend Cafe Paris opposite for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Read more

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Hotel Borg is in a lovely square right in the centre of Reykjavik. The rooms are fabulous, very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Bathrobes, slippers, wifi, minibar, toilettries etc... The restaurant was closed due to renovations so unfortunately we couldn't try the food which apparently is superb, the bar staff were very friendly but the receptionists […] left a lot to be desired (I may be a bit picky as I work in the same industry). Overall it was a pleasant stay and I would definitely recommend. I'd also recommend Cafe Paris which is directly across the square, lovely food and good atmosphere. Read more

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This hotel is as good as it looks online. Beautifully styled in Art Deco furnishings and decor it is very impressive. We had a king size room which was exactly that, plenty of room to move about, HUGE bed with separate duvets - a must with a bed so huge! The beds are comfy, as where the pillows. The windows are triple glazed but we were still able […] to open them should we have wished. The room was clean and warm. The staff bent over backwards for us. I had arranged for a surprise bottle of champagne which they were very subtle about on our arrival and they then went out of their way to confirm our tour bookings and then called around searching for my camera tripod which I left in a tour van. They managed to locate it and have it returned back to the hotel for me. This Hotel is an excellent base for travelling around Reykjavik and you are just opposite the Cathedral and Parliament buildings and the best bar ever is only over the road (Micro bar - A MUST for any real ale drinkers) Read more

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The hotel is nicely appointed rooms are very good and the beds very comfortable. Its very central. It is not a cheap hotel so if you are on a budget better to choose another hotel. The kitchen lets the hotel down and at Euros 18 the buffet breakfast is silly price for nothing special. We were told to avoid the restaurent. Attached to the hotel is the […] Icelandic bar which is good basic bar for a beer ....the hot food whilst adequate was always served coldish so a good quality burger is served luke warm with cold oily potatoe strings...no thanks! Part of the problem is that they have not as yet discovered plate warmers. Again the food is very overpriced in this bar. We were able to eat out at quality restaurents so our stay was I would say very good indeed ...we have stayed before and will stay again. Read more

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Lovely big room, very stylish. Not much wardrobe/drawer space so spent the holiday living out of suitcases but there's that much floor space that it didn't really matter. We had a room at the back of the hotel, which didn't have a great view but had little, if any, street noise. The reception staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The breakfast […] buffet in the restaurant is plentiful and fairly typical of Icelandic hotel breakfast, so won't disappoint, but is quite expensive. We didn't book B&B so had the option of going out to cafes. We didn't eat dinner in the restaurant, but did look at the menu, which looked great and was nowhere near as expensive as the cost of breakfast lead us to believe - in fact, prices were very comparable with other popular restaurants. The bar next door, The Icelandic Bar, is associated with the hotel (I believe# - it's well worth a visit or two - a very pleasing collection of bottled beers #my favourite was the Einstock White Beer) and has a great and adventurous menu. We ate there, great food. Read more

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If you found a similarly located top quality hotel in any other major city in Europe, you would pay a lot more - and not get a fantastic art deco hotel. The restaurant is excellent as well.

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Stunning Art Deco hotel. Wonderful location. Excellent attention to detail. Staff incredibly helpful. It was an absolute pleasure to stay therel

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Great hotel and would recommend staying here. Iceland itself is an excellent holiday destination. Reykjavik is a very funky city filled with hip locals, great restaurants and an excellent night life.

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Very well located, reception staff friendly and helpful

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The quadruple double glazed windows work as keeping the sounds of the night revellors out of the room. We were very pleased with the excellent location, allowing site seeing on foot with the limited we had. I liked the style of the redecoration it was tasteful but not loud. The access lift is not too good. It is tucked in a corner between the kitchen […] and the cafe/bar so rather pungent at times. Room very clean and the meal we had in the restaurant was good Read more

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Iceland is unique. Extremely clean. No air pollution.No water polution. But lauguage is very difficult. Usually I can guess at times what a foreign word means. Could not do it in Iceland. Fortunately most people speak english as a second language . I would highly recommend Iceland mainly in the shoulder season as high season results in Reykjavik being […] fully booked. Read more

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I was excited to stay at the Borg, as I have a love of art deco and historical inns. The hotel has retained much of its original charm, and my room was very comfortable. However, the finishes were quite tired, for example chips in the paint and worn tiles in the bathroom, ratty edges on the towels. The hotel staff were competent, but stiff, although […] I was quite happy to be able to check in early, and stash my skis in a stoage room. I liked that there were artifacts on display from the hotel's past and from the original owner. The location of the hotel is fantastic, near to downtown Reykjavik and the waterfront, and overlooking a park. Breakfast was an option, although it was rather steep. My biggest beef with Borg was that I felt as though my room was in the maid's quarters. It was in a group of four rooms that was seperate from the other guest rooms, and could only be accessed by a service elevator. Overall, Hotel Borg was fine. It just needs a little more polish around the edges to restore it to its glory. Read more

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Very good hotel in central location. It is convenient a bit noisy at night. Nice size room, very clean. However, breakfast was disappointing. There are nice pub and cafe around the hotel, so you should eat out.

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We enjoyed our 3 night stay in Hotel Borg (20th Feb-23rd) the staff were very helpful nothing was too much trouble all excursions and transportation were booked with ease, the Hotel was spotlessly clean the room and the location was very central. I would recommend this Hotel.

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