Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik - TripAdvisor traveler rating

tripadvisor rating 4.0 1741 reviews
Ranked #40 of 61 hotels in Reykjavik
"Travelers Choice 2023" Travelers Choice 2023

Traveler rating

Excellent
618
Very Good
737
Average
244
Poor
83
Terrible
59

Type of traveler

Business
191
Couples
783
Solo travel
67
Family
287
Friends getaway
206

Rating summary

Location
4.5
Sleep Quality
4.0
Rooms
4.0
Service
4.0
Value
4.0
Cleanliness
4.5

Travelers’ tips to help you choose the right room

  • Superior room - but not Room 404 - un;edd they fixed windows (a5h0)
    2.0
    2022-12-28
  • Things are expensive in Iceland so expect food and drinks etc to be costly. (Rband_ry)
    5.0
    2022-12-17
  • We purchased a Flybus plus ticket in advance from the airport to bus stop No.3 - this bus stop is only 350m walking distance to hotel (Peter D)
    5.0
    2022-11-27
  • Request an interior courtyard room if you stay here but know that no room has a/c. Exterior rooms get stuffy. (Patrick F)
    3.0
    2022-08-20
  • Until the supply issues are sorted, I am Not sure I would recommend the breakfast. (Babyalmie)
    4.0
    2022-02-23

Traveler reviews

  • "Location, Location, Location!"

  • tripadvisor rating 5.0
    • Reviewed: 2023-04-13
    • Trip type:
  • Wonderful home base for our stay in Reykjavik. Easy to walk to everything. Small coffee shop downstairs, 24/7 convenience store and pharmacy a block away, plenty of bars/restaurants/shops all around and of course the hot dog stand right outside the door. Our room was very big for a European hotel, with a small sitting area and additional space for a small twin bed set up for our son. Small fridge, coffee maker and water kettle allowed us to have plenty of snacks in the room. Breakfast buffet was a nice option one day with plenty of variety. While there's no parking, we were able to find street parking within a 5 min walk throughout our stay, and the front desk was helpful in making sure we knew how to use the parking app to pay for parking. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!

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    • Front Desk, Guest Services / Front Office at Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik, responded to this review 2023-04-23
    • Dear Karen612, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback from your visit to the Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik . We are delighted to read from your review that you had enjoyed your recent stay with us and we also appreciate you pointing out the excellent service you received from our ambassadors. It is always a pleasure to have you as our guest and on behalf of all the ambassadors at Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik, I look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Jón Friðgeir Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik

  • "Outstanding!"

  • tripadvisor rating 5.0
    • Reviewed: 2023-04-05
    • Trip type:
  • As has been stated by previous reviewers, the hotel is in an excellent location within close proximity of lots of bars/restaurants and at most a 5 minute walk to Harpa Concert Hall and the sea. Check in was efficient and we were even able to check in to our room early which was a bonus. Staff at the reception desk were always on hand to help with queries and as with all staff at the hotel were professional and friendly. The room had plenty of room, lovely shower in the bathroom and a super comfortable bed. The room was kept very clean and housekeeping was good. There is an adjoining coffee house to the hotel that serves good coffee and worth calling in for as it was quite good value. There is a nice bar area at the hotel and we stayed for a drink one evening. Breakfast is great, with lots of choice, all very fresh. The omelette station is brilliant and you get quite a good sized omelette which is cooked on the spot. The atmosphere in the restaurant is quiet and calm which is a lovely way to start the day. The hotel ordered us a taxi to the airport and even double checked it was on its way the following morning to make sure the driver was on time. He turned up 2 mins late which wasn't an issue - it was reassuring that someone on reception was checking all was okay. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend staying at this hotel. Its a comfortable and professionally run hotel where the staff take care of their guests. Really well done to everyone working there.

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    • Front Desk, Guest Services / Front Office at Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik, responded to this review 2023-04-09
    • Dear 132JamesP, Thank you for your honest review. Nothing makes us happier then reading such a good review and hearing that your experience so great. We hope you had a good flight back home and wish to see you again sooner then later. Best regards Jón Friðgeir

  • "Great Location - Great Stay"

  • tripadvisor rating 5.0
    • Reviewed: 2023-03-10
    • Trip type: Couples
  • The location is unbeatable - it's situated right in the heart of Reykjavik, within walking distance of many of the city's top attractions, restaurants, and shops. It’s basically a 3 minute walk to bus stop 3 where most of the tour buses provide pick up. We also traveled from the airport with Fly Bus which will drop you off at bus stop 3. We booked a superior room which I found spacious enough with ample closet space. For our five night stay, it was comfortable, and had all the amenities I needed. The bathroom was clean and modern, with a great shower and plenty of towels. The staff at the Radisson Blu 1919 were all incredibly friendly and helpful, providing excellent service throughout our stay. We made sure to book our room with the breakfast included which I strongly recommend. Many of the tours that we booked started early and lasted most of the day and I didn’t notice many breakfast options near the hotel. Unlike many of the reviews I’ve read on here, I found the breakfast to be amazing. I found everything that I would typically eat for breakfast, plenty of choices of fruits, cereals, yogurt, a variety of hot options, a variety of breads and pastries. The food was fresh, tasty and plentiful. Overall we had a great experience and I would definitely recommend!

    • Front Desk, Guest Services / Front Office at Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik, responded to this review 2023-03-10
    • 😊 Thank you for choosing Radisson Blu 1919 for the trip and for taking the time to honest reviews. We really appreciate your willingness to share your experiences. It was wonderful for us to have you and we are delighted to read that you've had an enjoyable stay at our hotel. We are extremely happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us as well as got to enjoy our conveniently central location, property and the delicious breakfast we offer. 😊 It is delightful to hear that our staff contributed to making your stay a pleasant one. It was such a pleasure to welcome You and I sincerely hope we will have the honor again in the future.😊 Best regards, Tatiana

  • "Great hotel in the City Centre"

  • tripadvisor rating 5.0
    • Reviewed: 2023-03-06
    • Trip type: Couples
  • Hotel is situated right in the middle of Reykjavík and easily walkable to all the main areas of interest. Indeed one of the quirky things to see is THE local hot dog stand that is right opposite the hotel and has many people queuing on Friday and Saturday night. The room we had was excellently appointed, modern and spacious. We were on 1st floor looking over the street and be aware on Fri and Sat Reykjavík has a vibrant nightlife so ear plugs may be a good idea for those who are light sleepers. Breakfast in the hotel is also excellent with choice and quality in abundance. The omelettes are fantastic. Most tours go at 7.30 from the nearby bus stop so you have plenty of time to grab a coffee and breakfast in the hotel as it opens at 7am.

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    • Front Desk, Guest Services / Front Office at Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik, responded to this review 2023-03-10
    • Dear T62, Thank you for choosing Radisson Blu 1919 for the trip and for taking the time to honest reviews. We really appreciate your willingness to share your experiences. We thrive on always getting better in serving our guests, and we can only do so on our guests feedback. It was wonderful for us to have you and we are delighted to read that you've had an enjoyable stay at our hotel. We are extremely happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us as well as got to enjoy our conveniently central location, property and the delicious breakfast we offer. 😊 It was such a pleasure to welcome You and I sincerely hope we will have the honor again in the future.😊 Best regards, Tatiana

  • "Amazing stay, fantastic location, great breakfast and wonderful staff!!"

  • tripadvisor rating 5.0
    • Reviewed: 2023-02-23
    • Trip type: Family
  • We had an amazing stay at the Radisson Blu in Rekyjavik. The hotel is beautiful and perfectly positioned to see the sights in Rekyjavik; to catch tour buses from either bus stop #3 or #6, only a 3 or 5 minute walk from the hotel; and to dine out. The hotel is immaculate and has an amazing coffee shop, restaurant and gym. The room was spacious enough and had 4 beds to accommodate my 2 children, and the facilities were fantastic. The bathroom was huge, and everything was provided. There was a fantastic hair dryer (very important to be powerful for my long hair) with sockets in the bathroom, lots of toiletries including shaving products, toothbrushes and nail kits so if you forgot anything you were covered. There was also a coffee machine, kettle and all the trimmings to go with that, fresh still and sparkling water every morning and night, pillow mist sprays, and turn down service every day, they really have thought of everything. We also paid for breakfast to be included in our stay, and I'm so happy we did it was amazing! There were selections of cereals and yoghurt with all the trimmings, nuts etc. There were juices, milk, tea and coffee (even cod liver oil if you wanted it) pastries, meats, cheeses and a huge variety of fruits. There was bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages, tomatoes etc and the best bit for me was the freshly cooked omelette of my choice cooked by the chef to order. It was the best omelette I have ever tasted. I can't thank the staff at the hotel enough too. They were brilliant and nothing was too much trouble. They responded to emails even before we arrived in Rekyjavik quickly answering questions I had about airport transfers and room choices and provided helpful suggestions to make our stay run smoothly. When we arrived, we also received news that one of our tours had been cancelled and they provided details of other reputable tour companies to use when I couldn't reschedule. Every question we had was always met with a smile and the day staff and night staff were equally as friendly and terrific. I honestly don't have anything negative to say. I will comment on other people's reviews about the noise as there were times when the outside noise was laud but it didn't trouble us and we are early risers. There are trucks clearing and gritting the roads yes (which are needed in winter for sure), airplanes overhead and people walking back from evening entertainmemt making noise but if your enjoying your time in Rekyjavik it won't disrupt your sleep. We will definately stay again. Thanks Radisson for everything!

    • Front Desk, Guest Services / Front Office at Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik, responded to this review 2023-02-28
    • Thank you very much for choosing Radisson Blu 1919 for your trip and leaving such positive feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed our location and property. 😊 It is always a top priority to exceed our guests' expectations and hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back at the Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel for your next trip to Reykjavik. Front office

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