ElNinoDorado
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Had a one night stay here with two rooms . The receptionist gave both a Diamond upgrade to a King Deluxe, and when I asked for one of the rooms to have two beds, she very quickly arranged that. We were offered the minibar, a gourmet chocolate bar, use of the bathhouse, and an invite for evening drinks at the Konsúlat Wine Room. That's generally how Curios go; they stay low key in the neighborhoods they're in (except for the ones built on man-made islands). This lobby feels like I'm in a game of Clue, and a murder mystery is about to unfold in the study. The elevator is dark. ||After a perfect check-in (I mean, what more can you ask for?), I'm in Room 304, situated right above the hot dog stand. The room is very cozy, with street facing windows large enough to step out of. There is a couch to chill on, bathrobes, and slippers. The minibar was a very generous offering, though we did not partake. The second room, 308, is similar, with the beds separated by about 10cm. The toilet has a door, but the shower doesn't. Not that it needs one. I took three showers in 16 hours. It may have healing properties.||The hotel is in a prime location to explore the city from. The street was very quiet on a gorgeous Reykjavik summer Sunday. I was not disturbed at all by the ever present hot dog stand queue. ||I've been so enamored with the Curio brand, and the individuality that each property has to offer in their respective cities. The Konsúlat Wine Room melds right in the lobby, within a building that blends right into the rest of the street. The decor harkens back to a time of sharp dressed men and women, hat stands, and indoor smoking. The rooms are cozy. The staff here are excellent. One gripe I do have is breakfast. This was the only Curio property I've stayed that did not offer something made to order. I had come to assume that was a brand standard. It leaves me wondering, how are things going at the Iceland Parliament Curio, or even the Canopy...