SAND HOTEL BY KEAHOTELS, Reykjavik – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Downtown Location
Sand Hotel is on Laugavegur in Reykjavík's historic center, built around three heritage buildings including Sandholt Bakery (operating since 1920) and Gudsteinn Eyjólfsson haberdashery (established 1929). The Nobel Prize-winning author Halldor Laxness was born at this location, marked by a commemorative stone slab.
Rooms & Amenities
The 78 rooms feature Duxiana beds, Nespresso machines, Marshall Bluetooth speakers, and Molton Brown Organics toiletries. Room types include Single (queen bed, 18m²), Standard Double (queen bed, 20m²), Superior Double/Twin (24m²), Family (queen and king beds, 32m²), Deluxe (king bed, seating area, 30m²), and Sand Suite (king bed, kitchenette, dining room, 78m²). All rooms have heated bathroom floors, smart TVs, and complimentary smartphones with local internet.
Dining & Facilities
Sandbar restaurant serves all meals. Sandholt Bakery on the ground floor offers artisan breads and pastries. The hotel bar operates daily from 4 PM to 7 PM with wine, beer, and weekly cocktail specials. Complimentary breakfast includes juices, baked goods, and savory spreads.
Location & Transportation
The hotel is 5 km from Reykjavik Airport. Nearby landmarks include The Sun Voyager (0.5 km), Einar Jonsson Sculpture Garden (0.5 km), Laugavegur shopping street (0.3 km), and Harpa Concert Hall (1 km). Bus Stop 7 provides connections to tour buses and other Icelandic destinations.
Services & Policies
Children under 12 stay free when sharing beds with parents. Baby cribs (0-3 years) are complimentary. Extra beds for additional guests are available in applicable room categories. The hotel provides a smartphone with local internet and direct reception contact for all guests.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel is perfectly located in the city center of Reykjavik, close to many attractions & restaurants. The rooms are clean with a comfy bed, but there was too much bedding even for a chair. The service at the reception desk was top-notch, and the price was reasonable for the value provided. The hotel dining options were excellent, offering dishes with many varieties of fresh ingredients. However, the facilities were lacking some key amenities we expected.
The hotel offers spacious rooms with a very modern contemporary feel and the most comfortable massive bed, even for a chair. The service at the reception desk was exceptional, making me feel well taken care of. Its central location in the city center made it so easy to walk to restaurants. However, the dining experience was lacking variety in fresh ingredients for cappuccino. Overall, a comfortable stay with great service and convenience.
Staying at this hotel was a fantastic experience. The rooms were spacious and immaculately clean, the service was exceptional, and the location was perfect for exploring the city. However, the dining options were limited, and the facilities could use some upgrades.
This hotel is truly a gem! The rooms have a very modern contemporary feel and are equipped with the most comfortable massive bed. The service is top-notch with a range of amenities offered, and the location is unbeatable right in the center of Reykjavik with all the bars and restaurants at your doorstep. The dining options showcase many varieties of fresh ingredients, adding to the overall experience.
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was spacious, with the most comfortable massive bed and a very modern contemporary feel, perfect even for a chair. The hotel offers great service with various amenities like dry cleaning, housekeeping, and tours ticket assistance. Its central location makes it convenient for shopping and dining. The dining options were fantastic with a variety of dishes using fresh ingredients. However, the price seemed a bit high for the overall experience.
I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The room was incredibly comfortable, and the modern contemporary feel added a nice touch. Our 12-year-old son had his own extra bed, which was perfect for our family. The location right in the center of Reykjavik was super convenient for exploring. However, the dining options were a bit limited, and the price was a little on the higher side.
Wow, this hotel really impressed me! The rooms have a very modern contemporary feel, with two double beds which are so comfy, even having an additional chair. The only downside was there was just too much bedding!
The hotel had a very modern contemporary feel and provided an extra bed for our 12-year-old son, but there was too much bedding in the room. Despite that, the presence of an extra bed and a chair was appreciated.
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