ION CITY HOTEL, REYKJAVIK, A MEMBER OF DESIGN HOTELS, Reykjavik

Ion City Hotel, Reykjavik, A Member Of Design Hotels - A Boutique Design Hotel with Icelandic-Mediterranean Dining and Custom Interior Features

Located steps from Laugavegur shopping street, this 4-star Reykjavík hotel features 18 soundproofed rooms with Egyptian cotton linens, down duvets, and window sofas. Ion City Hotel incorporates distinctive design elements including an ice-cube shaped lobby table by Minarc and bird-nest-inspired lighting throughout the property. The rooms offer premium bedding, B&O bluetooth speakers, free stocked minibars, and laptop-friendly workspaces, while bathrooms showcase Icelandic lava stones and organic toiletries. Two suites provide double the space of standard rooms, featuring dining areas and city views, with the Panoramic Suite adding a bar area, freestanding tub, and bathroom sauna. The 86-seat restaurant serves an Icelandic-Lebanese-Moroccan menu focusing on shared plates like grilled lamb ribs and tahini-glazed cod, complemented by an exclusive 11-seat Chef's table. The basement houses a compact gym with free weights and running machines. Ion City Hotel stands in the center of cultural attractions, with Hallgrimskirkja church a 6-minute walk away.

Pros

Staff provides complimentary welcome champagne and local activity recommendations

Breakfast includes fresh croissants, yogurts, mueslis, pancakes, and various toppings

Custom interior design features include wool curtains and locally-made staff jewelry

24-hour room service and front desk support

Cons

Adjacent bars Dillon and Boston create weekend noise

Limited fitness center space in basement