I stayed at The Reykjavik EDITION in slightly uncommon circumstances on my summer 2022 trip to Iceland. This brand-new EDITION property opened in Reykjavik on the finish of 2021 and rapidly claimed the title of Reykjavik’s finest resort.
I had a really optimistic general expertise at this resort, which spanned throughout two separate stays in three completely different room varieties at first and finish of my week-long go to to Iceland.
The Reykjavik EDITION – Reserving
The journey started lengthy earlier than I arrived in Iceland – booking this hotel was quite the process.
In abstract, I had initially scored a $3 (CAD) per night time deal on Expedia on the Hótel Berg close to Iceland’s Keflavík Worldwide Airport.
As anticipated, Hótel Berg didn’t wish to honour the reservation. I subsequently endeavoured to persuade Expedia to maneuver the reservation over to The Reykjavik EDITION as a substitute, finally succeeding with enough persuasion.
I initially booked a four-night keep that was solely $3 per night time, for a complete of $12. Nevertheless, Jessy and I ended up utilizing solely a kind of 4 nights, since we determined to go off on our street journey all through the remainder of Iceland, the place a lot of the nation’s attention-grabbing sights and sounds are to be discovered.
I gave the remaining three nights of my reserving to a fellow Prince of Journey workforce member, Rachel, who occurred to be in Iceland on the similar time.
In the meantime, one other Prince of Journey workforce member, Ben, had additionally made a sequence of bookings, initially on the Hótel Berg, that finally led him to The Reykjavik EDITION too.
Ben occurred to have a handful of bookings happening on the weekend after our street journey. Upon returning to Reykjavik, Jessy and I crashed in Ben’s Ocean View Nook Suite for 2 nights, earlier than taking on one other certainly one of Ben’s bookings that he generously provided to us and transferring over to the Harbour View Suite.
Outdoors of mistake fee shenanigans like these, The Reykjavik EDITION is at the moment charging round 110,000 Icelandic króna ($950 CAD) per night time through the peak summer season season. Through the decrease season, charges are considerably decrease, however nonetheless within the vary of 50,000 Icelandic króna ($469 CAD).
It’s additionally fairly costly to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points right here, with a free night time redemption going for wherever between 80,000–100,000 factors.
The Reykjavik EDITION is definitely an costly vacation spot, which is maybe to be anticipated for one of the best luxurious resort in a rustic that was already notoriously costly for vacationers to start with.
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The Reykjavik EDITION – Location
Located on a north-facing harbour, The Reykjavik EDITION is just a little bit away from town centre. Nevertheless, regardless of not being totally central, it’s nonetheless an important location because it’s only a brief stroll to get to most main factors of curiosity.
Town centre is definitely accessible by foot. Something price seeing in Reykjavik, such because the Hallgrímskirkja church, the Laugavegur purchasing road, or the Icelandic Phallological Museum, is inside a 15–20 minute stroll from the resort.
For these utilizing this resort as a base to discover the remainder of Iceland, it’s straightforward to get to the freeway and head out of town to discover Iceland’s lovely countryside.
The resort has valet parking, which prices a staggering 6,500 Icelandic króna ($65 CAD) per night time. Alternatively, there’s a car parking zone the place you’ll be able to park totally free a couple of five-minute stroll away by the conference centre.
The Reykjavik EDITION – Verify-in
Our flight landed at 7am, and we arrived on the resort at 9:30am. As we made our technique to check-in, we had been instantly welcomed by the trendy and smooth design that the EDITION model is thought for.
The well-lit black-and-white décor and minimalistic artwork fixtures within the foyer supplied us with a style of what we may anticipate all through our keep.
Since this was an Expedia reserving, there weren’t many improve choices accessible, as our Titanium Elite status wasn’t imagined to be acknowledged on a third-party reservation.
Nevertheless, upon seeing my membership quantity and Titanium Elite standing, the resort tried to improve us to a greater room, since we had truly been pre-assigned one of many “worst” rooms within the resort.
They had been capable of finding a Superior King Room, however indicated that it wouldn’t be accessible till 3pm. Since we needed to relaxation after our red-eye flight in economic system class, we determined to only take the room we had been assigned.
This turned out to be the base-level King Accessible Visitor Room, which meant it lacked fairly just a few options that almost all commonplace rooms have – as we’d finally uncover upon taking our keys and heading as much as the third ground.
Right here’s a tip in the event you’re checking in on the Reykjavik EDITION: ask them about their welcome beverage.
Apparently, it’s not all the time proactively provided, however in the event you ask, you’ll typically have the ability to rating a drink on the home – whether or not it’s an alcoholic beverage on the bar or a espresso within the morning.
I loved a really sturdy cappuccino as my welcome drink whereas we briefly waited for our room to be ready, and it was an important word on which to start our keep.
The Reykjavik EDITION – King Accessible Visitor Room
As we entered our room, my first thought was that I couldn’t actually see how the resort may probably cost $1,000+ per night time for this room, which was the present marketed fee.
The room was trendy and alluring, although it was a really cozy house with out numerous sq. footage. If I had paid the complete worth for this room, I’d in all probability be just a little dissatisfied.
The room’s Nordic design was highlighted by the colorful wool mattress scarf, and the uniquely formed and really snug chair within the nook of the room.
The chair was additionally draped with fur, which was a typical theme all through the resort.
I believed the fur rug beneath the chair and desk was a pleasant contact, and a well-placed reminder of our northerly environment.
On the facet tables that flanked the mattress, we discovered a Bluetooth speaker, energy shops, USB ports, mild controls, and a phone.
Contained in the picket dresser beneath the tv was a drawer with a smooth Nespresso espresso machine.
The room regarded out into the resort’s courtyard, which was a reasonably uninspiring view. Suffice to say that we’d come to understand the views from our different rooms afterward throughout our keep much more than this.
The toilet was the place the accessible options of the room had been most noticeable. The ground and partitions had been utterly decked out in mosaic tile on this open-concept toilet.
I appreciated the clear white floor of the self-importance subsequent to the black faucet fixtures. These traditional renditions of the EDITION model present a really clear and smooth look, just like what we had skilled within the foyer when checking-in.
Nevertheless, the truth that this was an accessible room meant that there was no enclosed bathe, which was a little bit of an odd expertise. In fact, it’s vital for motels to have accessible rooms, however it will possibly typically be a little bit of a bummer while you’re involuntarily assigned to at least one.
General, the mattress was very snug and gave us some good relaxation after an in a single day red-eye flight in economic system class, however I actually wasn’t too impressed from the outset with this preliminary room at first of our Iceland journey.
It was a sufficiently humble abode for our first night time, however we quickly came upon that different suites within the resort are way more fascinating.
The Reykjavik EDITION – Ocean View Nook Suite
The Ocean View Nook Suite is the second-highest suite kind right here at The Reykjavik EDITION, the place we had been generously hosted by Ben as his roommates for 2 nights.
Upon getting into the suite, you first encounter a hallway that includes a half-bathroom. The hallway then results in an enormous eating room and dwelling space.
The smooth marble desk can seat as much as 10 folks, and is located subsequent to a flatscreen tv. These are surrounded by superb views of the harbour out of the big floor-to-ceiling home windows.
On the opposite finish of the assembly desk, reverse the tv, is the lounge. This was a slightly good space to take a seat in and chat, because it was adorned with luxurious couches and fur rugs.
With loads of seating choices, this could be an important place to sip on some scorching chocolate and watch a film, or just to stare out throughout the ocean.
The 2 bedrooms are pretty just like the opposite rooms and suites within the resort, providing the identical trendy Nordic design and the identical very snug king mattress.
In every room, you’ll additionally discover the identical uniquely-shaped chair, extra-plush bathrobes within the closet, and Nespresso espresso machine.
The loos look very related, too, as they’re additionally completed with the identical mosaic tile design.
The primary distinction is the addition of a tub and the twin sink self-importance. I additionally appreciated having a extra enclosed bathe house in comparison with our authentic room, which additionally encompassed the tub in a single “moist room”.
The Ocean View Nook Suite handled us to sweeping views throughout each the harbour and the ocean going through north. Because it was July, there was nonetheless fairly a little bit of midnight solar, so it by no means actually fairly received darkish.
We loved retaining the home windows open through the day, waving at passersby downstairs and observing the attractive surroundings outdoors.
General, this suite was extraordinarily spectacular and was undoubtedly the spotlight of our keep. Because the second-highest suite kind slightly below the Penthouse, it’s undoubtedly worthwhile to attempt your luck at “suite-talking” your method into this improve.
The Reykjavik EDITION – Harbour View Suite
After our stick with Ben, Jessy and I moved to a Harbour View Suite for our final night time, which is a extra modest model of the Nook Suite.
As an alternative of the views throughout each the harbour and the ocean, you’re handled to a sweeping view of the harbour, because the room title would recommend. The resort additionally has Ocean View Suites that face north, which has a really related format to this one.
As you enter the Harbour View Suite, you’ll first encounter a half-bathroom.
Additional within the suite is the lounge, with two smooth white couches and loads of picket furnishings.
A door leads into the bed room, which is organized in a really related format to our earlier rooms.
The grasp toilet is sort of equivalent to the lavatory in our earlier suite. It’s geared up with an enclosed bathe and a bath.
The Harbour View and Ocean View Suites are maybe extra inside attain as an improve possibility for the common visitor with Marriott Bonvoy elite standing, and it definitely makes for a really snug residence.
The Reykjavik EDITION – Breakfast
Breakfast at The Reykjavik EDITION isn’t included for Marriott Bonvoy elite members, because the EDITION model is mostly excluded from breakfast advantages. Plus, since we didn’t guide straight via Marriott, it wouldn’t have been included for us in any case.
Nonetheless, we determined to take a seat down and partake within the buffet breakfast for certainly one of our mornings. Breakfast is served each day from 7–11am within the Tides restaurant.
For a luxurious resort, the breakfast pricing wasn’t totally unreasonable at 4,800 Icelandic króna ($48 CAD) per particular person.
It was a fairly scrumptious breakfast, however didn’t have the widest choice of objects accessible. There was a small counter prime of scorching breakfast objects, together with eggs, bacon, and pancakes.
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There was additionally a spread of pastries accessible from the resort’s Tides Café. The native characteristic was Icelandic yogurt known as skyr. Together with the skyr had been substances and toppings that might be combined in to create a breakfast parfait.
Along with the meals, there was additionally a spread of juices and low on supply. Whereas this wasn’t essentially the most spectacular buffet choice, the standard was definitely excellent.
On condition that the breakfast wasn’t included, I don’t suppose it might’ve been well worth the worth for each morning of my keep, however I’m blissful that I gave it a attempt as soon as.
The Reykjavik EDITION – Eating
Tides is the resort’s signature restaurant, boasting fashionable Icelandic delicacies for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You too can discover extra luxurious menu objects, similar to caviar.
The doorway comes as two white partitions converge to a peak, opening as much as black curtains, wooden, and amber lighting, which I discovered to be a really visually interesting design.
The timber-framed inside of the restaurant has accents of blue on benches. You’ll additionally discover fur draped over the backs of the picket seats.
Tides Café is open from 6am–5pm. If sitting right down to dine isn’t your factor, grab-and-go choices, together with freshly baked pastries and contemporary sandwiches made with sourdough or rye bread, can be found.
The Reykjavik EDITION – Bar
EDITION as a model is thought for its lovely resort bar and lounge areas. On this regard, The Reykjavik EDITION didn’t disappoint, with no fewer than 5 bars unfold all through the resort.
Foyer Bar is open from 11am–11pm. This bar options an open-flame hearth, and serves Icelandic craft beers, specialty cocktails, and a few snack objects.
The second bar is located in Tides and is open till 10pm. The bartender stands contained in the pentagonal bar to shake and stir whichever elixir you need.
The third bar is positioned on the seventh ground, aptly named The Roof. This was my favorite bar, because the bartender right here whipped up some imply Previous Fashioneds for us after we spent a night up right here.
The Roof has out of doors seating with superb panoramic mountain and ocean views.
It’s fairly a sight to behold, notably when the midnight solar is poking out, when the solar performs its signature bounce off the skyline by descending after which instantly ascending as soon as once more.
A fourth bar, Tölt, is a secret speakeasy venue that has but to open. Marketed as a comfy hidden sanctuary, I’m certain it’s going to be a good time when it opens.
Lastly, the fifth bar and lounge is positioned within the spa. This bar serves up wholesome smoothies by day, and transforms right into a spa bar by night time.
The Reykjavik EDITION – Different Amenities
Positioned on the basement stage are the resort’s health centre and spa.
The health centre could be very dim and small, however has sufficient gear to get a very good exercise in. There are free weights, treadmills, train machines, and cable machines to be used.
I got here down right here on our first morning to sneak in a exercise earlier than we headed out on our street journey.
The spa is open from 12–9pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, and from 11am–9pm on Wednesdays and Sundays.
This was truly one of many highlights of the resort for me. I’m not sometimes one to take part within the spa, however Ben was an enormous fan and he persuaded me to affix on one of many evenings.
The spa featured a lounge space, the place we had been provided tea and water, in addition to spa snacks, as we ready to enter.
I used to be fairly impressed by the facilities supplied on the spa, together with scrumptious wasabi peas and heat tea earlier than you go in to calm down.
Contained in the spa, you’ll discover a scorching tub, a steam room, and a sauna, in addition to an exhilarating chilly bathe that you should use to shock your system in-between warmth periods.
All of those spa options are complimentary for resort visitors, and additional spa remedies will also be booked in the event you’d like.
Conclusion
The Reykjavik EDITION has redefined Iceland’s resort scene, providing a way more compelling luxurious possibility for guests to the nation, that are swelling in numbers yr after yr.
I used to be fairly glad with my a number of stays at The Reykjavik EDITION, particularly given the value I had paid. I don’t suppose I’d be eager to pay the marketed charges in money or factors for it, however I’m actually blissful I received the prospect to expertise this resort on such a candy deal.
Though I feel this summer season’s costs are just a little excessive, I do hope to be ready to return at extra cheap charges sooner or later to expertise much more of the resort’s amenities as soon as they’ve absolutely opened.
This was one other beneficial installment in my experiences with the EDITION model to this point, and I look ahead to testing much more areas sooner or later.
