Reykjavik, IcelandMidborg
101 Hotel
Monochrome art house
Monochrome art house
The hotel runs like a private art gallery, where guests stay among original Icelandic works and stark monochrome design.
“The ground floor—with its stylish reading lounge, swank bar, and Euro-Asian "cafeteria"—could easily double as a modern art gallery.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Monochrome black-and-white spaces warmed by heated oak floors and original Icelandic artwork.
Listed
Rotating contemporary Icelandic art fills the gallery spaces in the 101 postal district.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The décor is all in black and white, with staffers in black to match, and the guest rooms are pared-down and minimal, with open plans and that trademark sleek Nordic furniture.
“Stepping inside the austere five-story concrete building on Hverfisgata, however, guests discover an ultra-modern boutique lodging with minimal black-and-white decor—the work of owner-designer Ingibjörg S. Pálmadóttir—that gives it the feel of a chic downtown gallery.”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Arnarhóll park sits right outside, and the boutiques and bars along Laugavegur are just steps away.
The rooms
Heated oak floors warm the minimalist bedrooms. Select suites and deluxe rooms have freestanding claw-foot tubs.
The spa and gym
The basement thermal suite has a Finnish sauna and a marble plunge bath. A small gym sits next door.
At the table
The glass-roofed restaurant serves Arctic char and Nordic smørrebrød, and cocktails are poured at the black lacquer bar.
How it began
The 1930s building once housed the Icelandic Social Democratic Party, and took its name from the downtown postal code.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.