Hotel Borg by Keahotels vs Sand Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Borg by Keahotels ranks significantly better than Sandhotel. Hotel Borg by Keahotels scores 95 with positive reviews from 9 publications including The Telegraph, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Borg by Keahotels
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Posthusstraeti 11, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $97 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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."
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Jetsetter
"A slice of 1930s Art Deco glamour and old-school elegance in downtown Reykjavik."
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Travel + Leisure
"Steps from the National Cathedral and City Hall, this 1930's Art Deco hotel was restored to its original splendor in 2006."
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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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
86.6
"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."
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Sand Hotel
Laugavegur 34, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $132 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The team behind Reykjavik's Sandhotel pretty much perfected the cinnamon bun, so they whipped up the city’s cosiest stay."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Sandhotel is situated in the heart of Reykjavik's hip shopping street, Laugavegur, and is bordered by Iceland's oldest gentleman's tailor and a cult bakery."
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Independent
"The 67-room Art Deco-style Sand Hotel is built around three historic buildings on Laugavegur Street"
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"When the folks behind one of Iceland's best bakeries open a hotel, you know it's going to be great."
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