AMAZING place! 3 Things to know: 1. Park by the Whale Watch Parking, it's free and recommended. 2. The lobby faces the marina, not the street. 3. This is Iceland, so the room is going to be 80°F when you check in. Open the window and turn your radiator down to 0 or 1 out of 5.
Room and balcony views are stellar. The marina is quieter than the rest of the capital at night. The restaurant on the first floor - Slippbarinn - has quickly prepared gourmet meals with excellent cocktails featuring local spirits.
In the winter, the location is perfect for northern lights. Even in the late spring, I was able to see a weak lime green aurora over the hotel.
I'll never forget this place.