Experts' Choice Award Hotel Borg by Keahotels
What the experts agree on
Iceland's original luxury hotel, this 1930 Art Deco landmark on Austurvöllur Square has been lovingly restored, blending period elegance with modern comforts, spa, and central downtown location.
“Although Reykjavik is currently in the middle of a hotel boom, the Hotel Borg was the city’s first luxury hotel—and it’s still the most beloved.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's "In contrast to the ultra-modern glass and chrome architecture around Reykjavík, the Borg—the city's oldest hotel—is pure 1930's art deco." Full review
Jetsetter "A slice of 1930s Art Deco glamour and old-school elegance in downtown Reykjavik." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Steps from the National Cathedral and City Hall, this 1930's Art Deco hotel was restored to its original splendor in 2006." Full review
Star Service "Situated on historic Asuturvollur Square, next door to Reykjavik's cathedral and the national Parliament building, this much-beloved hotel is a few minutes' walk from the major shopping." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hotel Borg, commissioned and built by Icelandic wrestler Johannes Josefsson in the 1920s, was Iceland’s first high-end hotel." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Merges high-end Art Deco elegance with modern flair and a range of amenities that span a dedicated spa, restaurant and bar." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Hotel Borg is an upscale Reykjavik property built in 1930, and it's since been restored to its original splendor with elegant Art Deco details." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel’s castlelike features and prominent location overlooking Austurvöllur Square make it one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks." Full review
Independent "Located in the heart of downtown, the 99-room Art Deco Hotel Borg has set the standard for Reykjavik luxury hotels since it opened in 1930"
Lonely Planet "Super-smart beige, black, and cream decor, parquet floors, leather headboards and flatscreen Bang & Olufsen TVs are now standard throughout, lending the hotel an elegant (if rather masculine) feel." Full review
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