Blue Luxury Apartments

Very nice, spacious apartment that comfortably hosts 6 people. Quiet and safe area , walking distance from the cathedral and downtown. Very nicely priced!

Never answered the phone, responded to emails or sent entry details to access the apartment. I can’t review the actual location because we cannot get into the bloody place. The one time someone answered the phone, they indicated we would be emailed details, but we never were sent the information.

Very clean, quiet and comfortable place. The outside looked a little rough but am assuming the are in th process of fresening it up. Nice big refrigerator, but it was turned off when we arrived and the shelves were covered with water from the freezer that was half defrosted. Cooled down quickly when turned back on. Dishwasher was full of what we assumed were clean dishes but we did nor need anything major so left it the way we found it There is no place to put your suitcases in the bedrooms so the TV room couch is the next best choice if the beds are full. Very short walk to the bars, restaurants and shops in downtown so find a parking spot (none at the building) and go get some exercise.

A clean well equipped apartment. We were here for 1 night and it was well positioned for looking around Reykjavik. Not sure I would call it luxurious but it suited our 1 night stay and the beds were very comfortable There is on street parking via a meter.

A truly soulless apartment that felt like it had been designed for, and perhaps even by, a recently divorced traveling salesman. In a country know for its ‘hygge’ design this place was as sterile as a hospital ward. In a busy market of dedicated ‘super hosts’ this was as impersonal an experience as might be imagined. It seems that a bedside table, a few sidelights here and there, some non-generic pictures, a couple of welcoming teabags, and an emptied dishwasher, are no longer needed to meet the “luxury” benchmark. And as for parking, ice making, a washing machine or dryer, a radio, a made-up sofa bed (when we had flagged we needed to use it)… forget it. The good news though is that there is a clear set of laminated instructions to greet you in the entrance hall setting out all the things you should and should not do. At the foot of the ’house rules’ the owners note two things - that (i) they also own the Blue Car Hire company, and (ii) the place only recently opened and feedback is welcomed. So, in this spirit, I would note the following: firstly hiring Dacia Dusters is different to renting ‘luxury’ apartments. The former requires anonymous efficiency (and having rented our car from Blue I can only praise their ability in this regard - it was super slick and eminently affordable). The latter, however, requires intimacy and personality - the more so at the price point being charged (this was our most expensive stay). Before the ‘meh’ reviews mount I suggest Blue ask a designer to turn the apartment into something guests want to be in rather than a place they have paid to sleep in - today’s market demands it, especially for a modestly discerning audience that is attuned to the sophisticated aesthetic and warm welcome that Iceland affords. It doesn’t need much - we are talking soft furnishings combined with a keen eye, an ounce of thought, and a personal touch (welcome packs work wonders). But Blue needs someone who knows about room hire not car hire. And fast.

Brilliant, spacious, and modern apartment. Well equipped and comfortable. Just a few minutes walk into the city of centre and plenty of free on-street parking very close by. This was a great base from which to explore Reykjavik.

Our stay was great. A few things to be aware of regarding the property: 1) It’s a short walk from both the city center AND the main bus terminal, so the location is pretty convenient for arriving and departing from Keflavík. 2) There is some significant aircraft noise from the nearby domestic airport, but the street is residential and generally quiet. 3) The nearest grocery store is a 5-minute walk away, and well stocked. 4) I contacted the property a week before we arrived, but I waited several days before receiving a response. It was fine, but don’t necessarily expect a response the same day. The property did not provide the owner’s name. 5) There was no washing machine or freezer in our apartment. Again, not a big problem for us, but be aware if you plan to wash clothes or store any frozen food there. 6) The advertisement said the apartment was soundproofed - but we did hear other residents, both in the stairwell and in the apartment above. That’s okay, but our apartment was not soundproof.

Construction right next door is noisy starting 8am. Some cement dusts in the room probably through the vent.

The appartments locations is great, easy to find and a short walk to tourist attractions. Very clean and everything you need. There were 4 of us in a 2 bed apartment which gave enough space for us all. The beds were comfy with good bed linen. Would definitely suggest staying here and would return in future.