Reykjavik, IcelandMidborg
Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Consular merchant house
Midborg Reykjavik, Iceland
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonConsular merchant house
Channeling Consul Thomsen's trading legacy, the property functions as an intimate boutique merchant house in the historic center.
What it’s good at
Notable
Once Consul Thomsen's bustling department store, the 1918 building still displays original family heirlooms.
Listed
THG Arkitektar blended exposed basalt walls with custom mosaic tiles inspired by Icelandic knitwear.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Old Harbour sits just down the street, and Harpa Concert Hall is a five-minute stroll away.
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The rooms
Herringbone wood floors run through the bedrooms, hung with Thomsen family photos. Bathrooms are fitted with vintage brass fixtures.
The bathhouse
A subterranean thermal whirlpool sits against 19th-century stone walls, and a Finnish wooden sauna opens nearby.
Gym and lounge
The 24-hour gym has cardio and weight equipment, and the wood-paneled relaxation lounge holds a vintage trunk bar.
Bar
Konsúlat Wine Room
A morning breakfast buffet gives way to an intimate evening wine bar serving international bottles, cocktails, and small plates.
How it began
Consul Ditlev Thomsen ran a grand department store here and imported Iceland's very first automobile in 1904.
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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.