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Ion City Hotel

The design-led Ion City Hotel is an urban retreat on a buzzing street in downtown Reykjavik, with panoramic mountain views, in-room saunas and easy access to Iceland’s great outdoors. Recycled wood panelling, lava-studded walls and bird’s-nest lighting acknowledge the natural wonders of this untamed island, while mid-century furniture and muted charcoal tones lend an air of Scandi sophistication. The house restaurant serves creative North African cuisine – it’s always buzzing with a hip local crowd, not least because Iceland’s Chef of the Year is in the kitchen.

Ion City Hotel is exactly where you want to be on a trip to Reykjavik: dead center in downtown, with the city’s best bars and restaurants on its doorstep.

Room Types

Classic Room

Each of these 20sq m rooms has a double bed with Egyptian-cotton sheets, as well as a sofa, free minibar, Nespresso machine and Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speakers; there’s also room for a crib in which one baby under two can stay free. The bathroom wall is decorated with Icelandic lava stones and there’s a large rainfall shower.

from £418

Standard Room

These 20sq m rooms each have a double bed with Egyptian-cotton sheets, as well as a sofa, free minibar, Nespresso machine and Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speakers; there’s also room for a crib in which one baby under two can stay free. The bathroom wall is decorated with Icelandic lava sand and there’s a modern rainfall shower with organic bath products.

from £440

Deluxe Room

These 26sq m rooms each have a double bed with Egyptian-cotton sheets, as well as a sofa, free minibar, Nespresso machine and Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speakers; there’s also room for a baby cot (free) or an extra child's bed (ISK9,900 a night for under-14s). The bathroom has a bath tub and a separate shower, with organic bath products.

from £504

Junior Suite

The 30sq m Junior Suite has a balcony with a private sauna, looking out across the city. The double bed is decked out in Egyptian-cotton sheets, and there’s a writing desk, free minibar, Nespresso machine and Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speakers; there’s also room for a baby cot (free) or an extra child's bed (ISK9,900 a night for under-14s). The bathroom has a rainfall shower and Icelandic lava sand on the walls.

from £616

City Suite

These 46sq m suite each have floor-to-ceiling views of Reykjavik’s city centre and the iconic spire of Hallgrímskirkja church. There’s a sauna in the ensuite bathroom, as well as a walk-in rainfall shower with lava-stone decoration on the walls. The living room has furniture by B&B Italia, and there’s a table and chairs for two; there’s also room for a baby cot (free) or an extra child's bed (ISK9,900 a night for under-14s). The king-size bed is decked out in Egyptian cotton.

from £616

Panorama Suite

This 75sq m suite has sweeping views of Reykjavik, the sea and the rugged mountains in the distance. The ensuite bathroom has lava stones on the walls and a walk-in rainfall shower as well as a private sauna. There’s a freestanding bath tub next to the king-size bed, looking out of the wall-to-wall windows. The living room furniture is by B&B Italia, and there’s a dining area with Mid-Century-style table and chairs (if you fancy a night in, summon a chef to cook). There’s also room for a baby cot (free) or an extra child's bed (ISK9,900 a night for under-14s).

from £1734

Location

Laugavegur 28, Reykjavík, 101

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We charge a non-refundable deposit and you can change your travel dates for free up to one week before your trip, which is when your balance is due. Our post-booking services are industry leading and your deposit is to ensure we can offer you the support you deserve, every step of the way. Expect 24/7 access to our team of Travel Experts, a slick concierge app, and VIP treatment on arrival.

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