The 88-bedroomed Radisson Blu 1919 Lodge is housed in a historic constructing in downtown Reykjavik and caters for each enterprise and leisure travellers. This charming landmark resort occupies a re-developed workplace constructing that dates from – sure, you’ve guessed it – 1919. It’s one in every of ReykjavÃk’s oldest buildings and opened its doorways as a resort 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 airplane wreck, Skógafoss, Seljavallalaug swimming pool and Seljalandsfoss alongside the route. We subsequently welcomed the swift and environment friendly nature of the check-in course of within the resort’s pristine, spacious foyer.
It’s right here within the resort 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 modern visitor room was compact however very snug, with all the pieces we wanted.
Geared up with a desk, sockets both aspect 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 extra TV companies included a welcome, alarm clock, information, Internet radio and YouTube, and you might even choose a video of a hearth to provide your room that further cosy really feel.
The toilet
Our rest room had an awesome bathe space with one in every of Iceland‘s many waterfalls used as a backdrop, in addition to a basin, shaving mirror and WC.
Radisson’s own-branded toiletries had been additionally provided.
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The amenities
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 had 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 one more attention-grabbing starter, not least as a result of we hadn’t tried (or heard of!) any such cheese earlier than. It seems it’s a pointy, tangy (but additionally tasty!) laborious Icelandic cheese.
And to spherical off our starters had been uncooked, marinated scallops with tomato and lemon juice. Who knew that scallops may style so candy and scrumptious in the event that they weren’t really cooked?!
Our mains had been an awesome success additionally, from this ocean perch with olives, tomato and basil (an awesome alternative 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 neglect this can be a fish restaurant only a two-minute stroll from the harbour, so the fish is certainly value making an attempt. Probably the very best dish of all was the monkfish with a rooster glaze, roasted hazelnuts and mushroom – an uncommon mixture you may suppose however monkfish is a meaty fish which might deal with these extra flavours.
For one thing extra delicate, strive the lemon sole with a chic beurre blanc and samphire sauce.
A patisserie choice was wheeled out on a trolley that made desserts laborious to withstand. These delicacies are sourced from Gulli Arnar, a comparatively new bakery in Hafnarfjörður (simply outdoors Reykjavik).
Their petit gâteau choice is comprised of the best substances 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 flooring is situated on flooring 0 and options an array of contemporary train gear together with complimentary water and towels. It’s open 24/7.
And there are a selection of assembly rooms to be used by enterprise travellers, in addition to alternatives for personal eating.
Location
The Radisson Blu 1919 Lodge is in downtown Reykjavik in an space generally known as the 101 District (due to its 101 postcode). It’s inside strolling distance of bars and eating places, and the primary procuring streets resembling Laugavegur, in addition to close to the outdated 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.
Road parking is on the market instantly outdoors the resort and is free after 6pm, plus there may be multi-storey parking shut by in Hafnartorg. Instantly outdoors the resort 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 goodies had been in our room on arrival and complimentary glowing and nonetheless water is on the market for Radisson Rewards members (changing 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 most effective bit
The most effective 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 Lodge, Reykjavik is a really snug life-style resort with a superb restaurant. Its location in a modern a part of Reykjavik’s metropolis centre is ideal, with all the pieces you might 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 submit is sponsored by Radisson Blu 1919 Lodge, Reykjavik. Our journey to Iceland was additionally sponsored by Helly Hansen.
