Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina

"Despite the airline brand in the hotel's name, don't expect a pod hotel or a personality-free commuter spot for business travelers. This youthful, funky property features design elements like brightly-colored plaid chairs in the common room, a Steampunk-style clock hanging above the reception desk, wood-chip sculptures by Icelandic artist Aðalheiður S. Eysteinsdóttir, and a note in bathroom stalls urging guests not to get “too cozy” and to ask the front desk for local recommendations. The lobby is home to Slippbarinn, one of Reykjavik's most popular restaurants for locals and tourists alike."