The 88-bedroomed Radisson Blu 1919 Resort is housed in a historic constructing in downtown Reykjavik and caters for each enterprise and leisure travellers. This charming landmark lodge occupies a re-developed workplace constructing that dates from – sure, you’ve guessed it – 1919. It’s considered one of ReykjavÃk’s oldest buildings and opened its doorways as a lodge within the Summer time of 2005.
The welcome
We arrived fairly late having travelled from past the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (a drive of greater than 5 hours), and brought in the aircraft wreck, Skógafoss, Seljavallalaug swimming pool and Seljalandsfoss alongside the route. We due to this fact welcomed the swift and environment friendly nature of the check-in course of within the lodge’s pristine, spacious foyer.
It’s right here within the lodge reception space that there’s additionally complimentary espresso and tea, water, fruits and power bars from 4am to 7am for anybody wanting ‘breakfast to go’.
The room
Our up to date visitor room was compact however very comfy, with the whole lot we wanted.
Outfitted with a desk, sockets both facet of the mattress, a flatscreen TV mounted to the wall, and a kettle with tea, espresso and sugar, the room additionally had a cabinet with a secure, baggage rack, ironing board and iron, plus a facility to request laundry or dry cleansing companies.
English-speaking channels on our TV included CNN, BBC Information, Sky Information and Cartoon Community, while further TV companies included a welcome, alarm clock, information, Internet radio and YouTube, and you can even choose a video of a hearth to offer your room that further cosy really feel.
The lavatory
Our toilet had a fantastic bathe space with considered one of Iceland‘s many waterfalls used as a backdrop, in addition to a basin, shaving mirror and WC.
Radisson’s own-branded toiletries have been additionally provided.
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The services
The Brut Restaurant is a excessive finish informal seafood restaurant established within the Autumn of 2021 which we dined in a single lunchtime. Among the many dishes we had was a deliciously tender octopus starter which got here with a barely smoky, wealthy salsa rojo and kohlrabi.
Additionally amongst our order have been whelks, candy in flavour and barely chewy however not overcooked, served with a garlic butter.
The broccoli with chilli, capers and Tindur cheese made for an additional fascinating starter, not least as a result of we hadn’t tried (or heard of!) this sort of cheese earlier than. It seems it’s a pointy, tangy (but additionally tasty!) arduous Icelandic cheese.
And to spherical off our starters have been uncooked, marinated scallops with tomato and lemon juice. Who knew that scallops might style so candy and scrumptious in the event that they weren’t truly cooked?!
Our mains have been a fantastic success additionally, from this ocean perch with olives, tomato and basil (a fantastic selection for a gentle, sweet-tasting fish)…
…to the grilled courgette with yohurt and a lemon and salsa verde, good for the vegetarians.
However don’t overlook it is a fish restaurant only a two-minute stroll from the harbour, so the fish is unquestionably value attempting. Probably the very best dish of all was the monkfish with a rooster glaze, roasted hazelnuts and mushroom – an uncommon mixture you would possibly suppose however monkfish is a meaty fish which might deal with these further flavours.
For one thing extra delicate, strive the lemon sole with a sublime beurre blanc and samphire sauce.
A patisserie choice was wheeled out on a trolley that made desserts arduous to withstand. These delicacies are sourced from Gulli Arnar, a comparatively new bakery in Hafnarfjörður (simply exterior Reykjavik).
Their petit gâteau choice is produced from the best elements and features a lemon tart with a butter-baked biscuit base, lemon cream and Italian meringues…
…plus this milk chocolate hazelnut mousse with apricot jelly.
Brut restaurant additionally doubles up for a buffet breakfast within the mornings.
A health ground is positioned on ground 0 and options an array of contemporary train gear together with complimentary water and towels. It’s open 24/7.
And there are a number of assembly rooms to be used by enterprise travellers, in addition to alternatives for personal eating.
Location
The Radisson Blu 1919 Resort is in downtown Reykjavik in an space often called the 101 District (due to its 101 postcode). It’s inside strolling distance of bars and eating places, and the primary procuring streets comparable to Laugavegur, in addition to close to the previous harbour, Reykjavik Artwork Museum, Reykjavik Metropolis Corridor, Harpa Convention Centre and the Nationwide Museum of Iceland. The well-known HallgrÃmskirkja Church is lower than a kilometre away.
Avenue parking is on the market immediately exterior the lodge and is free after 6pm, plus there may be multi-storey parking shut by in Hafnartorg. Instantly exterior the lodge is the new canine stand Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, owned by the identical household because it opened in 1937, made well-known after Invoice Clinton visited in 2004.
Different good touches
Some complimentary sweets have been in our room on arrival and complimentary glowing and nonetheless water is on the market for Radisson Rewards members (turning into a member is simple – you may be a part of on-line in a matter of minutes).
Value
Normal rooms begin 23,000 ISK for Radisson Rewards Pay as you go Members, on a room solely foundation.
The perfect bit
The perfect a part of our keep was lunch at Brut Restaurant. This was on a par with a few of our greatest meals in Iceland, with each the service and the meals being distinctive.
The ultimate verdict
The Radisson Blu 1919 Resort, Reykjavik is a really comfy way of life lodge with a wonderful restaurant. Its location in a trendy a part of Reykjavik’s metropolis centre is ideal, with the whole lot you can want for inside a brief stroll: the harbour, quite a few points of interest, procuring, bars and eating places.
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Disclosure: This publish is sponsored by Radisson Blu 1919 Resort, Reykjavik. Our journey to Iceland was additionally sponsored by Helly Hansen.
