Review of Geo Hotel Grindavik 3*

I stayed at the Geo Hotel for 7 nights. I arrived early and they gave me a room as soon as one was available, which was very nice of them! LOCATION Grindavik is small and out of the way. It is nearby hiking and beautiful landscapes, but does not have many options if you want to have dinner or buy things close by. The proximity to the airport and the Blue Lagoon are nice (and the hotel will give you taxis to/from the airport for free! ), but if you plan to spend time in Reykjavik you will really need a car. SERVICE I was pleased with the service, which was consistently friendly and prompt. The front desk only had one person at a time, which sometimes meant waiting for assistance, but the wait was generally short. The rooms were kept clean, and housekeeping was fairly flexible about coming later on occasion. ROOMS The rooms were fairly small, but not uncomfortably so. I wish there had been more storage, as there were not really any drawers for clothes. The bed was roomy and the mattress was comfortable, but I personally found the seersucker fabric of the duvet cover and pillow cases somewhat unpleasant to the touch. My three companions did not, so take that with a grain of salt. The bathroom was fine and the water pressure and temperature were consistently great. It even comes with a towel heater! I thought the rooms could get rather stuffy in summer — opening the window helped a bit, but if you prefer sleeping in a cold room like me then it's worth keeping in mind. The windows had good blinds, but they're not blackout curtains, which surprised us; but we did not have trouble falling asleep. The TVs in the room are nice, and have HDMI plugs (but not cables), so you can use a laptop if you bring a cable. There are only a few channels without a plug, however. OTHER Breakfast was excellent, and goes until 10 am! Wi-Fi was inconsistent but generally slow: using Facebook and YouTube was fine, but downloading something was not. All in all, I would recommend staying here is you want to be away from the busier Reykjavik area. The facilities are new and the faculty is friendly and helpful.