Grandi Hotel, Reykjavik, Iceland

Located in Vesturbær, the traditional and trendy Old West Side, the hotel is within easy walking distance of the centre. The city hall is about 12 minutes away, and the National Museum of Iceland is a 20-minute walk. There's a nice walking and cycling path to Grotta Island lighthouse, which takes around 25 minutes to walk. The Viking Maritime Museum is a three-minute walk away, Reykjavik Harbour is just five minutes, and many sights, restaurants and bars of the city centre are not much further.

By plane: there are direct flights to Reykjavík from London (3 hours). The hotel is a 40-minute drive from the airport. Book flights to Reykjavík.

Originally the steelworks factory Héðinn, the building has been completely reimagined and blends industrial chic with retro and rustic elements, creating a cosy ambience in parts. Much of the furniture has a 1970s feel, and natural or neutral hues are abundant - lots of wood and cement ceilings, for example - offset with bursts of colour, such as mustard or rich red or blue seating.

The hotel has a restaurant and bar, a concierge and a computer station. The service is friendly and efficient. The front desk operates 24-hour and the staff are multilingual. Free newspapers are provided.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Lounge
• Free Wi-Fi

The hotel has comfortable, spacious and bright guest rooms featuring timber furniture, including desk and wardrobe areas and seating, a minibar, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee, flatscreen TV and a double bed. Some rooms have a balcony.

Room types: Standard Twin/ Double, Standard Plus Twin/ Double, Deluxe King, Balcony Twin/ Double, Junior Suite, Suite

Key amenities: ensuite shower room, TV, free Wi-Fi

The hotel has a restaurant and bar, which is spacious and light with contemporary décor. The focus is on seafood dishes, such as grilled monkfish and a local dish, lojrom, which is fish roe with cream cheese; there are also meat and vegetarian options.

Héðinn Kitchen & Bar: seasonal cooking, cocktails. Dishes include grilled monkfish and beef tenderloin. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Mains from KR5490.