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Reviews of Alva Hotel

Ármúli 5, 108 Reykjavík, Iceland

#37 of 80 hotels in Reykjavík

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Review score

Based on 604 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Weird smell in the lobby

    Everything was very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lobby floor smells bad, i think the toilet wasn't cleaned on time.

    The room is clean, enough space for family with children. Shower water is strong. Location is closed to the centre. I will choose this hotel again if I go to Iceland in the future.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - I see a large bed bug - since they are self check-in the lock of their main entrance and our room have a problem hence we need to wait for the other guest for us to enter (note: it's super cold outside) or we need to wait for their response so they can unlock it. I think they need to change their lock to ensure that the guest will not wait outside with cold weather. We also tried to contact the emergency button in the upper lock on the main entrance but it doesn't help us either because it's not responsive - we tried to ask if we can refund our extra night, we understand if they won't allow us to refund but as a common courtesy they should at least reply to us, I ask them 2x, they response on the other queries but not on that one.

    - middle of the city near in restaurant and center. Near in supermarket and convenience store - quiet place and clean except for the bug in the bed - peaceful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unable to open the only window...

    The room was comfy, clean and spacious. The shower is spacious too. There is no staff around however they're really responsive on the phone so that was awesome! It's also a great location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even they are keep it clean, it s look like that they should do some little maintance.

    Best accomodation for this price. Good location , outside parking zone, but close to downtown. In neighbourhood are restaurants, markets,shops.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The internet was bad and the bathroom door is made of glass.

    Easy check in. The room is really comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The security alarm went on for some reason we dont know, and it didn't go off for at least 30 minutes. That was loud and annoying.

    Value of money for our last minute booking. Comfortable beds, clean bathroom. Comfortable enough for 4 people.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good time
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only issue was the 1 bed but that's on me for not checking it out and some of the buttons or plug ins weren't working

    I think it was nice, good security, not crowded, good location and nice looks.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    fine once we got in
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    i didn't get code to enter facility - the cleaning person helped me get a code. i got message about my upcoming stay days after i left.

    bfast was not included

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The self check-in and check-out were super easy, the room was very comfortable and modern, the bed comfortable and the bathroom very clean. I really enjoyed my stay!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location 40min walk from downtown, lots of restaurants near by

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The time wer needed to chceck out

    Me and my friends just booked the cheapest hotel room we could find and really didnt think it would be this nice. Its so pretty and clean. We had a great stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value
    • Couple
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view from my room was a parking lot and storage bins

    It was a lovely room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    great room overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't get room number and entry code by booking.com or the hotel in advance so I needed to call them and wait to get the information with international roaming charge on my personal phone.

    Very comfortable beds and clean bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    7.0
    Very nice room but would never stay again due to no onsite service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Onsite human would be very helpful. I never received check in information nor even the entrance code. We had to call for help.

    Location was good. Entrance very unwelcoming as it’s all remote. Very uncomfortable having no one physically onsite if needed. No type of concierge service for even tourist questions.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a bad smell in the lobby

    Overall a great hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel for 1 night at the start of family golden circle adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location with free parking and a half an hour walk into the city. Modern, clean hotel. Family room had 1 double and 2 singles, kettle and fridge. Like many hotels in Iceland it is staff less with no reception, you will be sent an access code before arrival - watch the video!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lobby did not smell good

    Separate blankets on bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The code display is difficult to get right/working.

    Room decor very nice. Spacious room with very nice bathroom. Nice and quiet.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Helpful hosts, good location, and good room (especially for the price)!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    More towels would have been nice, but I could have likely asked for them- same with the coffee mug. It was a lovely accommodation and the hosts were great.

    It was an affordable alternative to staying at the hotel the conference I came for was being held at. It was an easy walk to many locations and, most helpfully, the hosts were communicative and answered correspondence quickly and thoroughly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The big pole right next to the bed was bothersome for my husband but wouldnt keep us from booking here again. The touch pad to get into the building wasnt responding well. The location of the hotel is a bit confusing to find but the host did send instructions to find it.

    The room was clean and beautiful. Good location. Very well decorated. It was very quiet too, which was a surprise considering it was next to some busy streets.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We ran out of toilet paper, and the parking was always full, we had to park elsewhere.

    Clean, quiet, and modern.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant stay, excellent rooms and fairly quiet area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smart rooms, quiet area. A few restaurants nearby ,otherwise a 25 minute walk into the city centre.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lobby smells fishy No staff to welcome/assist

    Self-service check-in was good, parking available, clean rooms, quick response on booking.com messenger

    Stayed in February 2024

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