Sand Hotel By Keahotels – A Favorite for Families in Reykjavik
About the Hotel
Historic Bakery & Tailor
Sand Hotel sits behind Sandholt Bakery, operating since 1920, known for artisan breads and pastries. The ground floor also houses Gudsteinn Eyjólfsson's haberdashery, a tailoring shop open since 1929. The building marks the birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning writer Halldor Laxness.
Rooms & Amenities
The 78 rooms include king-size beds, Molton Brown Organics toiletries, Nespresso machines, and Marshall Bluetooth speakers. Bathrooms have rain showers with Soley Organics products. Each guest receives a local smartphone with internet and hotel contacts. Some rooms overlook Laugavegur street.
Dining & Bar
Sandbar, the hotel's only restaurant, serves all meals. Breakfast includes freshly baked goods from Sandholt Bakery. Happy Hour runs from 4 PM to 7 PM with wine, beer, and a weekly featured cocktail.
Location & Transport
The hotel is on Laugavegur, 5 km from Reykjavik's center. Nearby landmarks include The Sun Voyager (0.5 km), Harpa Concert Hall (1 km), and the Old Harbour (0.5 km). Bus Stop 7, for tour buses, is nearby.
Unique Services
Guests get a local smartphone for calls and internet access. The hotel is part of Keahotels, Iceland's largest chain with 10 properties. No spa or gym is onsite, but the area offers cafes and shops.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor