Reviews of Hotel Lotus
Álftamýri 7, 108 Reykjavík, Iceland
#2 of 80 hotels in Reykjavík
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 489 hotel reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
8.5
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.0
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Free WiFi
9.4
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Yukun
United States2 reviews10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything is awesome
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Gábor
Hungary3 reviews10“The staff was very kindly. The breakfast was very delicious. The hotel and our rom was so much tidy.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
We brought external HDD for watching movies but the TV is not handled that.
First of all, I want to suprise my partner with some roses and sparkling wine and some decorations. The Hotel do everything for the romantic surprise gonna well. The hotel was very tidy. We can't see cleaning staff. Our room was very fascinating. We got an apartment instead of a Double Room for free. My partner was very happy for this. The check-in and check-out was very dynamic. You need only a Name that in your reservation and your Room number. :)
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Jason
United Kingdom12 reviews10“Best hotel I have stayed at for a long time”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
I loved the hotel, It was really great, but if I could I would move it a bit closer to the centre of town.
The staff are so friendly and really helpful. Martina was amazing! The rooms are decent size with tea, coffee and breakfast all served downstairs. Breakfast was simple but tasted so good, with an assortment of smoked fish, ham cheese, yoghurt, toast and cereal etc.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Lynn
United States11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Iceland day 1”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very small room
Friendly staff, breakfast included, very quiet.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Joelle
United Kingdom17 reviews8.0“Great hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Easy to access modern clean great friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Dominika
Czech Republic18 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very helpful and most kind staff. Great breakfast and cozy room with everything you need.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Connie
United States27 reviews9.0“Nice hotel slightly removed from core Reykjavik with great staff and breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
N/A
Breakfast was incredibly good (had a large variety of foods), room was clean, and beds were comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Deborah
United States4 reviews10“The hotel was beautiful, clean, the staff was wonderful and the breakfast was delicious.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a little far from the center and restaurants
It was in a quiet area.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Nicole
United States3 reviews10“Excellent hotel, highly recommend for a stay in Reykjavík”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent property with very clean rooms. The bed and linens were so comfortable. During check in process, the staff member was very courteous and professional and the morning breakfast spread was great!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Jennifer
United States2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was lovely. Location was easy to find and near what we needed.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Yuancheng
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Incredible hospitality”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Simply amazing!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Iainmc
Canada87 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Super comfortable, great breakfast. Best if you have a vehicle.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
It way from the centre of Reykjavik, but if you're driving is likely very good.
Super clean, comfortable and functional; place to stay. Great breakfast. Great staff; I had a issue with a noisy neighbour and it has very well handled (thank you).
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Jelpos
Netherlands23 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff availability was lacking; no one was present at the reception during my check-in at 20:50 or check-out at 09:15. While not essential, it felt odd. Reception should have been open. The only staff member I encountered was at breakfast, but interaction was minimal, barely managing a muttered 'good morning.' In the hospitality industry, one expects more engagement than staff absorbed in their phones at a table.
Great bed, delicious breakfast. Suitable for a stopover.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Michael
United States2 reviews10“I enjoyed!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
It's about a 1 1/2 mile (2km) walk to restaurant row in Reykjavik. You'll pass a couple others that are closer, but I didn't check them out. Also about 2 miles from the FlyBus terminal (tour buses start and end there too, but they'll drop you off at the Hotel Island). Hotels in Europe seem to all have quilt covers instead of separate sheet + blanket. I found the quilt too warm.
Nice clean and recently renovated property. But the best thing was the *amazing* buffet breakfasts (included in the stay). Lots of choices, let's just say I over-indulged in the smoked salmon. Jams, pickled herring, other toppings, variety of breads (with a toaster of course), OJ and apple juice, fruit, tomatoes (locally grown, I think), rolls. Great coffee machine (except how do you adjust the strength? looks like it's possible, but I couldn't get it to work). If you're going on tours (which you should, unless you have a car), I think the nearest pickup place is the Hotel Island, less than a quarter mile away. Ask the concierge to point it out (or just look on your phone's map).
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Karla
United States1 review10“A beautiful hotel with vey friendly staff!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I don’t think I could name anything. I wish I could think of at least one thing, but I really can’t think of anything that would have improved our stay. Hotel Lotus will be recommended to anyone we know going to Iceland. You made our stay wonderful! Thank you! We hope to come and stay again!!!
We LOVED chatting with Julia at breakfast! The breakfast spread was very good as well! The coffee was wonderful too! Then there is our room…WOW! It was so large! We felt like we had enough space to be as comfortable as home! The heated floors and the heated towel rack was absolutely wonderful!!! Our bathing suits were dry when we packed them to leave! That was really great because we won’t use them on the rest of our trip! The bed was very comfortable too! I brought my own hello because I don’t usually like the ones in a hotel, but I didn’t even need to pull it out of my suitcase. Your pillows were lovely. We like that we had a choice between two different kinds. It feels as if you thought of everything!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Alessio
Italy12 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nice comunication, super breakfast and silcene rooms. Hope to come back soon! In love with the girl at the reception! Super good <3
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Amy
United Kingdom16 reviews2 helpful votes10“Recommend this lovely hotel with helpful staff and delicious breakfast.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Comfortable rooms, very clean, great breakfast and lovely helpful staff. Entry was easy and we received the codes for entry in good time via booking.com. Lots of easily accessible parking and nice supermarket just over the road.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Jeff
United States3 reviews10“Wonderful!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great property, they thought of everything! loved our stay. They have really nice and responsive staff. Great location if you have a car and don’t want to pay for parking.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Roger
Australia15 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Free hotel breakfast in Iceland!!!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Nicki
Hong Kong2 reviews10“A hot chocolate in the cold. You will feel the warmth not only physically.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The staff are super nice. I love their breakfast, show caring to each customers and can feel that they really treat you with their heart
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Roman
Finland40 reviews5 helpful votes10“Best breakfast in iceland”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing hotel. Great staff, facilities, decor, breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Rita
United States12 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Cute balcony and large window to see outside! We were able to see the northern lights during our last night!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Anniina
Finland13 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very good breakfast and sweet room!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Yizhi
United States2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Very Clean entire hotel, nice decorations, very friendly staff. better breakfast than other hotels in same price range.
Stayed in March 2024
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