Best Design Hotels in Downtown
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a design hotel in Downtown. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of design hotels in Downtown is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
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Reykjavik Greater Region, Reykjavík, Downtown
101 Hotel
(4 stars)Do not get dissuaded by the rugged-looking exterior of this hotel as the interior is very impressive. You can expect nothing short of a modern style that combines a collection of artworks from local artists and antique furnishing. The public area of the hotel is normally decorated with temporary exhibits. All the facilities offered in this hotel are exceptional. They range from a basement gym and spa that has a steam bath to a hot tub and plunge pool. The 101 hotel also offer their clients in-room spa treatments and a DVD library. Their reception remains open 24 hours a day where you will be served by attentive staff members and also get concierge services.
Reykjavik Greater Region, Reykjavík, Downtown
Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
(4 stars)This former department store (previously owned by Consul Thomsen’s family) dates back to the turn of the 20th century and bears a vintage style. This is paired with a cool Icelandic design and exposed original stone walls in some areas. Inside you’ll find a sauna and whirlpool, a fitness centre and the all-day restaurant, the Konsulat Wine Room. Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel is found beside Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur hot dogs ( a very popular street food source), a stroll away from the day-tour bus stops and Harpa Concert Hall.