Fosshotel Reykjavik

Fosshotel Reykjavik is a tall four-star hotel at Þórunnartún 1 in the Borgartún business district of Reykjavik, Iceland, set back from the waterfront a short distance north-east of the old town. The tower-style building gives upper-floor rooms and the restaurant on the higher levels views over Faxaflói bay and, on clear days, towards Mount Esja across the water. The area is dominated by office buildings, so evenings are quieter than in the centre, while the Sun Voyager sculpture and the seafront walking and cycling path are close by. Central Reykjavik, including Hallgrimskirkja, Harpa and Laugavegur, is roughly 20 to 30 minutes on foot or a short bus or taxi ride. Fosshotel is a large Icelandic chain, and this property is among its flagship city hotels, with a business-oriented and tour-group-friendly service style. Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms and Suites are offered at indicative rates of about ISK 20,000 to 36,000 per night. Amenities listed include a restaurant, a bar, a gym and Wi-Fi. The upper-floor restaurant serves breakfast and evening meals with sea views, and the bar is a convenient spot after meetings or tours. Large breakfast buffets are typical of the chain and suit early tour departures. Many Golden Circle, South Coast and whale-watching tours collect from the hotel or from nearby stops, which adds to its convenience for sightseeing visitors who do not mind being outside the old town. The hotel also serves conference visitors and families, and the lobby and reception staff are used to handling groups. Summer is the busiest season, with near-continuous daylight; winter offers lower prices and aurora-viewing opportunities, though city lights near the harbour reduce visibility from the hotel itself. Visitors planning to dine in the old town in the evening can use the seafront path, which is lit and busy with walkers and cyclists in summer, or take a short taxi or bus ride when the weather turns.