Hotel Holt Reykjavik

Overview

Situated on a central but quiet residential street, within a short walking distance from the heart of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, nearby major shops, restaurants and cultural attractions, a quaint first-class hotel Holt is a refined combination of comfortable elegance and fastidious efficiency close to Reykjavik Pond, Arbaejarsafn Museum, Laugardalur Park, Sundhollin and Reykjavik City Hall.

Opened in 1965 and adorned with original Icelandic art this luxurious property captivates with its elegance, charm and flavor. As the perfect complement to its warm atmosphere and high standard of service the hotel offers a guest lounge with leather sofas, a historical library, a comfortable sitting room, an indoor swimming pool, a contemporary fitness centre and a business centre with high speed internet access.

Its 41guestrooms are tastefully decorated with prodigious stockpile of paintings and drawings and dark wooden furniture. They promise relax and adventures to leisure travelers and ideal working conditions and successful venue to business guests.

Hotel Holt’s on-site restaurant, the Gallery, offers modern comfort, classic cuisine, elegant surroundings and efficient, friendly and professional service. It serves 4000 vintage wines and 120 different whiskies and brandies.

The hotel is only 2km from the bus station, 1.5km from Reykjavik Airport and 5km away from the train station.

Number of rooms   42.

Distance to:

• City Center - 2.0km
• Airport: Keflavik - 1.4km, Keflavik International - 37.0km

Rooms

The hotel offers 41 modern guestrooms among which are standard single rooms with single beds, standard double rooms with double beds, junior king suites with king-size beds, king suites with king-size beds and double suites with double beds. All these rooms are furnished to the high standards and equipped with satellite television, mini-bars, coffee-makers, irons and ironing-boards, in-room safes, hypo-allergenic beds, voice mail, desks with office chairs and complimentary wireless high speed internet access. A continental breakfast is included with your booking.

All children under the age of 12 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. Baby cots and childcare facilities are available on request.

Dining options

The hotel boasts its four on-site restaurants and a bar which serve a great variety of dishes and drinks representing local and international cooking traditions.

The Gallery restaurant is the benchmark for Icelandic culinary excellence which offers a truly world-class dining experience. Its menu is a perfect combination of native and international cuisine which brings delight for any gourmet. Breakfast buffet included with your booking is served daily from 7.30am till 11.30am. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner from noon till 11pm.

The Chanthou restaurant is decorated in traditional Cambodian art blend with French Colonial style and invites its guests to enjoy a luxury private area featuring western specialties and dining experiences. It is open to visitors from 8am till 10.30pm.

The Lotus restaurant combines the flavors of East and West making its best from the finest Cambodian ingredients with the open kitchen concept. It welcomes guests daily from 8am till 11pm.

Takezono Japanese is a beautiful Japanese style restaurant which serves authentic Japanese cuisine in pleasant relaxed ambiance daily from 8.30am till 11pm.

The Skalholt is an elegant hotel bar furnished with Italian leather sofas and open fire. It invites visitors daily from 5pm till midnight offering an exceptional selection of single malt whisky.

A continental breakfast is served at the price of EUR 12.00 per person per night. 

Work

Business amenities at hotel Holt include a large 24-hour business centre, two small meeting and conference rooms with meeting and banquet facilities for up to 100 people, limo car service and airport shuttle available to guests 24 hours a day. Every meeting and conference room is equipped with high-tech computers, printers, scanners, photocopier and fax machines. Wireless internet access is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Leisure

The recreation area at the hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, a contemporary fitness centre and massage and spa treatment rooms. The activities available on-site include golf, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, ice skating, windsurfing, whale-watching, rafting, sailing, personal watercraft, swimming, rowing and canoeing, motor boating, yoga classes, racquetball, squash, tennis, running track, basketball, volleyball, aerobics, scooter and moped rentals, mountain biking, cycling, hiking, horse riding, helicopter sightseeing, fishing, hunting and bird watching.

Facilities

Policies

From  $141

Rooms and availability

The hotel offers 41 modern guestrooms among which are standard single rooms with single beds, standard double rooms with double beds, junior king suites with king-size beds, king suites with king-size beds and double suites with double beds. All these rooms are furnished to the high standards and equipped with satellite television, mini-bars, coffee-makers, irons and ironing-boards, in-room safes, hypo-allergenic beds, voice mail, desks with office chairs and complimentary wireless high speed internet access. A continental breakfast is included with your booking.

All children under the age of 12 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. Baby cots and childcare facilities are available on request.

Suite King Size Bed - 48m2		Check Prices
Standard Single Room One Single Bed or Triple		Check Prices
Standard Double Room Double Bed or Triple		Check Prices
City Double Room City view Queen Or Twin Beds		Check Prices
Standard double room with a city or courtyart view. All rooms are tastefully furnished and beautified with original Icelandic art. One queen size bed or two single size beds in the rooms. All rooms have a working desk with a lamp, high speed internet connection (wireless available), TV with remote control and cable/satellite, minibar, hairdryer, bathrobe and in-room safe.
Superior Room City view		Check Prices
Standard Twin Room Two Single Beds or Triple		Check Prices

What's nearby

What's nearby.

The hotel offers excellent opportunities to observe the most famous attractions for tourists in the city: the Mountain Guides of Iceland located within 2km from the residence, the sights of Hallgrimskirkja - 2km, the Laugardalshöll Stadium - 2.7km, the Arbaejarsafn Museum – 2.5km, the Saga Museum - 2km, the Reykjavík City Museum – 2.4km and the Laugardalur Park - 2km away from the hotel.

Getting there.

Hotel Holt is located nearby the city center, within easy reach to the most major shops, restaurants and cultural attractions. The nearest train station is 5km away from the hotel. Reykjavik Airport RKV is 1.5km and Keflavik Airport KEF is within 37km away. The hotel is about 50km far from the International Airport and only 2km from the bus station. Airport bus stops on request right opposite the hotel.

Getting around.

Hotel Holt offers a good choice of transport options available to guests. The train station is located about 5km away from the hotel. The distance to Reykjavik Airport RKV is just 1.5km and Keflavik Airport KEF is about 37km away. The International Airport is within 50km far from the hotel. The nearest bus station is 2km away. The buses from and to the airport go every few minutes and stop on request right near the hotel. Free hotel parking is possible on site.

Holt Hotel Reykjavik Reviews

Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Holt Hotel Reykjavik

Individual guest reviews

• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  The best thing about our stay was the service and staff were courteous. Our room was great, lots of space and a wonderful bed.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    5.0
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Overall, a great hotel, and i am pleased that we stayed there, the desk staff were very helpful.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.5
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    4
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  The hotel was well appointed, clean and warm, the front desk staff were truly accommodating and helpful.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    5.0
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Superb front desk service, elegant breakfast room and quiet, comfortable, excellent restaurant.

  Quiet, old fashioned hotel and no free wireless.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    3.8
  • Rooms
    3
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    3
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Very helpful staff, comfy beds and great service at breakfast too.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.7
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Very kind staff and clean room. Recommended great restaurants.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    5.0
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Lovely staff, very nice bathroom and excellent restaurant.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.8
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Very friendly staff and comfortable beds.

  Nice old world hotel in the heart of Reykjavik and restaurant expensive.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.3
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    4
  • Dining
    4
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Nice staff, good internet services.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.5
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Ideal location, very nice hotel and the reception staff were more than helpful. The rooms were well serviced daily and the wide variety of food was GOOD.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.4
  • Location
    5
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    4
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Good location and great Hotel. The staff were very accomodating, large bed had individual covers my husband liked and the buffet breakfast was wonderful.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.6
  • Location
    4
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Location was good for trip to Reykjavik and the only meal we had each day at the Hotel Holt was a complimentary breakfast. The staff were very friendly and our king sized bed was very comfortable.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.9
  • Location
    5
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Beautiful city and good Hotel. Desk staff gave excellent service and room was very clean and comfortable.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.8
  • Location
    4
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Iceland in general is a good location for a few days, the entire hotel is like a huge art gallery and staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are perfectly fine, comfortable and clean.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.3
  • Location
    4
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    4
• Hotel Holt Reykjavik

  Great location and an excellent hotel. Very friendly and professional staff, very good room, fabulous Restaurant. The local art collection interesting.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.6
  • Location
    5
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    3
  • Value
    5
  • Dining
    5