Reykjavik, IcelandMidborg
Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Restored downtown quarter
Midborg Reykjavik, Iceland
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
HiltonRestored downtown quarter
A historic civic block functions as an open social hub, drawing locals through its ground-floor halls right off the main square.
What it’s good at
Notable
Modern glass and volcanic basalt bridge century-old structures around sheltered courtyards.
Notable
Seven connected buildings incorporate an 1830s girls' school and the 1930s telecom headquarters.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Austurvöllur square sits right outside the front doors, with the stone parliament building opposite and Ingólfstorg restaurants around the corner.
The rooms
Herringbone wood floors run beneath local artwork, and windows open toward the parliament square or quiet interior courtyards.
The thermal baths
Geothermal water fills a bath lined with green stone, flanked by a steam room and a cold mist shower.
The spa
A cylindrical glass fireplace warms the timber lounge, and ergonomic loungers line a room of swirling red marble.
At the table
Hjá Jóni serves Icelandic dishes facing the square, and Telebar pours cocktails beneath a coffered timber ceiling.
How it began
The former NASA music hall was laser-scanned before demolition, then rebuilt four meters underground with acoustic double walls.
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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.