Name: Sandhotel
Address: Reykjavik, IS
Price range: From $377

Sandhotel, ReykjavikSandhotel in Reykjavik, Iceland has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 38 hotels we score in Reykjavik. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $377 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sandhotel is a four-star boutique hotel from Keahotels on Laugavegur, the main shopping street in downtown Reykjavik. Its 67 rooms come with flat-screen TVs, espresso makers and free WiFi, and the building mixes modern design with Art Deco furnishings. Facilities include a restaurant, a lounge bar, a terrace with city views and a fitness centre, with room service available. Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik City Hall are both within a short walk, and the surrounding streets are full of restaurants, bars and cafes, so it suits visitors who want to explore the capital on foot. Reviews are strong overall, particularly for comfort, cleanliness and service, though street-facing rooms can be noisy at night. Rates start around $377 per night.What stands out

Central spot on Reykjavik's main shopping street

Comfortable, well-equipped rooms

Restaurant, lounge bar and terrace

Attentive, well-reviewed service

Watch out for

Street-facing rooms can be noisy

Expensive, from $377 a night

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