Fodor's Expert Review Hótel Borg

In contrast to the ultramodern glass-and-chrome architecture around Reykjavík, the city's oldest hotel is pure 1930s Art Deco—from the black marble statues in the entryway to the brass-and-wood railing on the stairs to the square little coffee cups in the rooms. Period black-and-white bathrooms are well appointed, with Philippe Starck fittings and heated marble floors; some rooms have whirlpool baths. All rooms have fluffy down comforters, black-and-white prints (some antique), and coffee machines. Perhaps the most enticing aspect of the Borg is its location: right in the heart of the city, overlooking Austurvöllur Square and close to Alþingishús (Parliament House) and various restaurants. The in-house Borg restaurant offers a good selection of Icelandic food in a glamorous setting.