FOSSHOTEL RAUTHARA, Reykjavik – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Fosshotel Rauðará offers 85 rooms, including Standard Single, Triple, and Family Rooms. Each room has free WiFi, a cable TV, an electric kettle, and a private bathroom with bath or shower facilities. The design features concrete floors, black nesting tables, and colorful fabric panels. Some rooms include memorabilia from the property's past as a brewery. Family Rooms have a seating area and a safe deposit box.
Dining Options
Raudara Restaurant serves traditional and modern Icelandic cuisine in a renovated dining room. A daily breakfast with cold and warm dishes is served in the modern breakfast room. The hotel bar offers cocktails in the evening, and a snack bar/deli is available for quick bites.
Leisure & Nearby Activities
The hotel is a 20-minute walk from downtown Reykjavík, near Laugavegur shopping street and the Reykjavík Art Museum. Whale-watching tours depart from the old harbor, a short drive away. The Golden Circle route, including Þingvellir National Park and Gullfoss waterfall, is within a two-hour drive. Northern Lights tours can be arranged from September to April.
Location & Transportation
Fosshotel Rauðará is a three-minute walk from Laugavegur shopping street and less than 1 km from Hallgrímskirkja church. Hlemmur bus station, the city's main transport hub, is nearby. The hotel offers free parking, rare in central Reykjavík. The Blue Lagoon is a 40-minute drive away.
Services & Facilities
The 24-hour front desk staff speak multiple languages and assist with tours and recommendations. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Other amenities include luggage storage, daily housekeeping on request, and a guest computer in the lobby. Dogs are allowed in restricted areas.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel is conveniently located just outside the main central area of Reykjavik with clean and functional rooms and a decent dining experience. However, the reception service could be more attentive, and the hotel is away from important landmarks.
The hotel is ideally located in a quiet area, very near everything in Reykjavik. The rooms are spacious and modern with a spread out, well-equipped bathroom. Service was lacking as the receptionist didn't seem too concerned about providing good customer service. The dining experience offers traditional offerings but lacks variety. Overall, the hotel provides great value for money.
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant. The rooms were spacious and clean, with a really big bathroom stocked with toiletries. I loved the huge ceiling in the room, it added a lovely touch. The service was a bit lacking as the receptionist seemed to be on holiday and wasn't too concerned with providing good customer service. The location was convenient, just outside the central area but within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The dining experience was satisfying with hot food available and fresh local bread. Overall, a comfortable stay with some minor service issues.
I had a mixed experience staying at the hotel. The location was convenient with free parking and close to shops and restaurants, but the service left much to be desired with a receptionist who didn't seem too concerned about customer service. The rooms were spacious and modern, but the dining options were limited.
The hotel is a great option for a short late winter break, with a comfortable stay and decent dining choices. The staff may not be the most attentive, but the location is convenient for exploring Reykjavik.
The hotel is conveniently located within easy walking distance to many attractions and offers a great area to explore. The rooms are modern and equipped with standard toiletries. However, the service at the reception desk lacked attention to detail. The dining options provided traditional offerings but could be more diverse. Overall, it's a good value for a stay in Reykjavik.
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