Ok… first, the bad:
* my allergies are in overdrive (I’m allergic to pets & pollen… ). And I’m only symptomatic in the room, so I wouldn’t believe the “hypoallergenic” feature in the listing
* you can’t fill the kettle more than 1/3 because of how the bathroom tap is positioned & the shape if the sink. Pretty dumb.
* they say they have a “gym” but what they have is a small, poorly-ventilated room with a rowing machine, an incline bench and bags of sand (!!) instead of weights. Why. I know for a fact that real weights are available in Iceland.
* there’s literally nothing around the hotel for blocks. They say it’s central, but that friends, is a lie.
* they told me they gave me a free upgrade to a room with a sea view. Which, ok, great, but… it has a view of a parking lot & off in the distance, a *glimpse* of water (see photo). I don’t care because I didn’t pay for it, but if you’re considering paying extra, don’t. Not worth it.

The good:
* really nice staff
* nice restaurant (glacial service … 30 mins for a bowl of soup), but man was it good
* nice shower & toiletries
* Comfy bed

Excellent hotel for the money. I was thoroughly impressed! Loved the cleanliness and the breakfast was amazing, I loved the parking options. The vibe of the hotel was perfect for a quiet setting. I was a solo traveler and it was just perfect for me,

I really liked this hotel, starting with my arrival – 2.5 hours before check-in – when I found that my room was already available and I had been upgraded from a single room to a double with an “ocean view” (the ocean was 500 meters away, but surely the ocean view was better than the view of the parking area in the rear of the hotel). The location was easy to reach by car and parking was problem-free. Once I arrived, I did not use the car because the hotel was close enough by foot to many sights (e.g., 15 min. to Hallgrímskirkja, 20 min. to Lækjartorg in the heart of the business district). The room was tastefully furnished and very clean and quiet, despite being close to the elevator and facing the street. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. I also appreciated the in-room safe, a wardrobe with ample storage, the many electrical outlets and good lighting (except for the area near the desk, where the task lighting could be improved). There were blackout drapes on the windows which would be essential during the middle of the summer. The staff were very friendly. The breakfast buffet (3590 ISK) was outstanding with organic eggs, local bacon and sausages, several excellent cheeses, great pastries and several Icelandic specialties such as rúgbrauð (rye bread), herring, skyr, etc., as well as standard items such as cereals, fruits, etc.