Midgardur by Center Hotels

"Clean and smart hotel, up to date and modern. Best part was the free Car Parking bays on the road behind hotel, however they were so tight, that another FRENCH guest banged their hire car into our car door and dented it, which we then had to report to police as the hotel has no CCTV and does not ask for reg of vehicle to put on the room details when giving out a car parking voucher. Breakfast was a hot English (hash browns, baked beans, bacon, eggs, tomato, sausages) and fruits, bakery items and filter coffee, orange & apple juice. We had a drink included in our stay but didn't drink in the hotel bar as was expensive for us in UK at over £10 for a pint. Spa was extra cost but had a nice outdoor Hot spa (Not bubbly hot tub) and inside hot spa as well as a small sauna. It was nice as an extra to use in hotel but would be disappointed if i paid to visit as it has no one on the reception area and the floors in changing rooms were very wet and slippy with no-one attending during the 90 mins i was there. Our room was 502 and had lovely views. Old style radiators in room meant it was hard to manage the temp, no air con units in room. A fan had been left by the bed in case, so we had to open 2 small windows."

"Good location within short walking distance to shops, downtown stores & restaurants, and waterfront where we were able to see the Lights! Construction was happening right next to the Restaurant in the Lobby, which was not ideal. The City Bus Stop 13 was literally right around the corner of the entrance [and below our room!] which made it convenient to catch the Pick Up/Drop Off Flyshuttle and Excursion buses! The room and amenities is as you expect -European minimalism. Rooms were clean, though bit dark for my preference. Bathroom [toilet & shower] were good, but would have prefered the vanity area to be a little bigger & brighter lighting. The hotel restaurant Jorgensen Kitchen & Bar provided a good breakfast bar every morning with plenty of hot, savory, and bakery fresh options, as well as beverages [included in our stay]. The dinner was *good* in terms of options and execution, but not so great in terms of portion or value [a bit more overpriced, even by Iceland standards]. The service was good, but little details [like being seated next to the window where a giant tractor was still working "for only 15 more minutes] or candles being lit after and while we were seated, along with not having a take away for our Gelato, made our experience just average, not exceptional. The front reception staff were 80% excellent and inviting/helpful. A few [a male and a female] were not particularly friendly or helpful. Overall, I think this is a good value for the basic amenities, cleanliness, and convenience of walking just a few small blocks to local restaurants, shops, bus stop, and views. If you prefer a little more than that, perhaps look elsewhere! Photos are of the dinner we had there [wild mushroom risotto and vegetarian pesto pasta - good flavors & texture, but cost about 4,400k [$35 USD] each. I shared the garlic toast that came with my mushroom risotto with my husband. The Waterfront is about a 5 - 7 minute walk, where we were able to see the aurora borealis our first night. The building directly across fr the entrance of our hotel was colorful, had a casino in the lobby,, a good-rated restuarant [mainly seafood] and an art gallery...and just around the corner were convenience store & shops further down the street."

"Location was great, just a short walk to downtown and lots of restaurants, bars and shopping. It was also a short walk to hallgrimskirkja"