Lobby sitting area

Reviews of Fosshotel Barón

3 out of 5
Fosshotel Barón
Barónsstígur 2-4, Reykjavik

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1006 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was OK but it was a real hassle to find parking. There wasn't much to choose from for dining in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome and helpful front desk staff really made the stay a pleasure. thanks!!’
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Response from Fosshótel Barón on 29 Feb 2024
Dear Sandra,Thank you for sharing your feedback.We are sorry that overall we failed to meet your expectations and we hope you allow us the chance to share a more positive experience with you soon.Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

8/10 Good

Kinde

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms need a little TLC, shower cubicle just about adequate
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful. One of the best I've seen. The rooms are old. The bathroom is old. Bathroom has only one small bar above the sink. Maybe 16 in by 4 in to store stuff. Think about that. That's not not much room at all. There's no dresser in the room. There is no clock in the room. There is no paintings on the walls in the room. Clean but very sparse. Location is not convenient to downtown shops, restaurants. Very limited restaurants in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 16 Jan 2024
Dear J,Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your feedback.We are glad that we were able to impress you with our breakfast buffet. However, we are very sorry that the room and amenities were not up to your preference. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, rest assured we will look into the points so we can improve our services.We hope you had an enjoyable time in Iceland and hope you give us another chance in the future.Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

Sammi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location a short walk to church and rainbow road. Very nice breakfast. The staff was so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 22 Dec 2023
Dear Sammi, Thank you for this glowing review. We are glad that you were happy with your stay with us and that you could make good use of our close proximity to the top city sights of Reykjavík. We can not wait to host you again for another memorable experience. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short trip to Iceland
The Hotel location was great - perfect for bus drops and tours - and also only 3 mins walk to bus stop 12 another central location. Staff were so helpful and polite and accomodating. Buffet breakfast was also more than ample with a great selection. The rooms were very clean and functional - although relatively basic, but this was not due to the hotel, but more so down to accomodation generally in Iceland. Location was right behind the main "strip" in reykjavic, and 5 mins from a great selection of bars and restaurants. Great value for money and would certainly book again in the same chain
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 10 Dec 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your amazing and detailed review. It is wonderful that you had an excellent stay. Exceptional hospitality is our mission, so it makes us very proud to hear your wonderful feedback about our staff and breakfast buffet. We would be honoured to welcome you again one day. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms are not exactly as advertised online. only the premier rooms are as advertised. kind of disappointed when checking in, no doubt the services of the staff were good. The standard room has mold smells to me, probably due to the cold and wet country.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Hayley,Thank you for choosing our hotel, and for taking the time to write a review! We are very sorry to hear our Standard rooms did not meet your expectations, yet are pleased to hear that you appreciated our customer service.We hope to welcome you back one day to a better stay.Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Nashua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A simple hotel. Nothing fancy but just what we needed. Was nicely located in the downtown area. Completely walkable to restaurants, tourist areas, shops, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Christina,Thank you for your review. We are glad that you were happy with your stay with us and that you could make good use of our close proximity to the top city sights of Reykjavík. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the future. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

DORKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel. Quiet (compared to the big hotels). Spacious room, good bathroom and shower. This was our second stay in 12 days (we did the Iceland circuit). Near small supermarket. Staff always really friendly and helpful. Parking is the "killer". Unless you want to pay ISK5500 (per night) for parking at the hotel you have to troll the city streets for parking. Parking a huge rip-off.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 1 Nov 2023
Dear Richard,Thank you for this great review.I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, particularly our central location and the friendliness of our team.I am very sorry about your dissatisfaction regarding the parking fees. Rest assured, we will forward the points you mentioned to the company operating the parking lot.It is our hope that we can welcome you again one day, for another great stay.All the best,LisaFront Desk ManagerFosshótel Barón

4/10 Poor

luz

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very small not the cleanest in the shower . Seems very poorly kept at least in the area we we’re in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Luz,Thank you for sharing your review. We are very sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with the size our historical Standard rooms and apologize that the cleanliness was not up to par in your room. Thank you for bringing this alight, so we can investigate this further.We certainly hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Iceland in the future; for a better experience with us.Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

SAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Lee

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lobby was nice and the breakfast good, but the rooms were very outdated. Thin doors, one overhead light, view on to industrial area. Upon arrival, we hardly got any acknowledgment of our presence; seemed to resent us for interrupting them. Toilet broke the first night, which was fixed only after it seemed to be an inconvenience to the staff member. No real apology. Breakfast ended at 10, but no more eggs after 9:15. Bathrooms tiny with nowhere to put anything and water sprayed on to floor from small square shower door. Acceptable for a cheap hotel but this was not in that category. Photos of lobby kind of deceiving about the rest of the facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 30 Oct 2023
Dear Lee,Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to review our hotel. I am very sorry to hear that your stay with us was less than ideal, as we clearly did not perform up to our standards. My sincerest apologies for failing to provide you with the exceptional experience we usually aim at.I hope you can see this as a one time event and dearly hope that you will give us another chance in the future.Please contact us directly so we can make your experience 5-star next time.Best regards,LisaFront Desk Manager

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elona Grace

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is fine. The rooms are a nice size with a nice sitting room area. Parking is avail on site but $$$. There is also public parking nearby. Right next to main shopping and restaurants which is very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Chuan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near city centre & easy to drive to. Room comfortable, bit small. Bathroom small & basic for money. Sraff very helpful. But, car parking is crippling!! AUD $51 for just overnight parking!! Truly unbelievable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not like that we were not informed that there was no parking. The parking cost us $47.00 to stay overnight.to park in the lot at their front door. Not happy. The bathroom too small . It was a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Fosshotel Baron on 27 Oct 2023
Dear James,Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback with us.We are very sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with the parking fees in front of our hotel and that the size of the bathroom was not up to your preference. We constantly try to improve the experience of our dear guests and we will look into the points you mentioned for further improvement.It is our hope that you will give us another chance in the future.Best regards,Fosshotel Baron

4/10 Poor

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
I booked a double bed room, what I ended up with was two twin beds. Since I booked with expedia, they did not value my reservation details, only gave me what they wanted. It was not a nice room for what I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Fosshotel Baron on 27 Oct 2023
Dear Tracey,Thank you for your review.I am very sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your room and the twin beds. Please kindly note that bedding requests depend on availability, yet this is not based on the source of the booking. Once again my apologies and I dearly hope you will give us another chance in the future.Best regards,LisaFront Desk Manager

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. The staff were always kind and helpful and the room and hotel lobby were clean and well-cared for. I had a great view of the water and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom could use a little more counter or shelf space- there was only a very small pedestal sink. I ate breakfast at the hotel every morning becuase the breakfast bar had it all! Parking at the hotel is expensive and parking in general is hard to come by later into the evening. Check out the public parking garages nearby for easy overnight parking. Being so centrally located and near the water is worth that hastle. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bruno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
hotel is good located to visit Reykjavik by foot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 11 Sept 2023
Dear Bruno, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your review. We are very happy you enjoyed our central location and look forward to welcoming you again. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Very modern and the room was huge. Walking distance to restaurants, bars, shopping, etc. Would stay here again.
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 11 Sept 2023
Dear Alissa, Thank you for choosing our hotel, and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our location.We can not wait to host you again for another memorable experience.Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 1 Sept 2023
Dear Judith, Thank you for your review. We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay and that you appreciated our excellent customer service. We look forward to welcoming you again. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On site breakfast buffet was good - happy hour for beer and wine was nice! A little off the beaten path; not enough time to thoroughly learn the bus system, but everything within walking distance - if you're will in to walk 1/2 hour! Spartan rooms, but clean and functional - remember, this is Iceland and not Las Vegas!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 30 Aug 2023
Dear Carol, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your kind review. We are very happy you enjoyed the selection at our breakfast buffet and the Happy Hour at our bar. We look forward to welcoming you again one day.Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. EXPENSIVE BEERS! Small, inadequate rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 25 Aug 2023
Dear Jeff, Thank you for your review. Our wonderful team will be thrilled to see your kind comments as they go out of their way to ensure all guests leave satisfied and happy. We can not wait to host you again soon for another memorable experience. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to key parts of the city. Very nice rooms and breakfast was perfect. Great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 25 Aug 2023
Dear Michael, Thank you for this glowing review. We are glad that you were happy with your stay with us and that you could make good use of our central location. We can not wait to host you again for another memorable experience. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice property. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 22 Aug 2023
Dear Vanessa,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your good review. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again.Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

8/10 Good

lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location. Walking distance to Hallgrimskirkja, Harpa Concert Hall, and the Sun Voyager.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 22 Aug 2023
Dear George,Thank you for your great feedback. It is amazing to hear that you had an enjoyable stay with us and we look forward to hosting you again.Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

8/10 Good

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay…conveniently located. Breakfast was decent.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 22 Aug 2023
Dear Rhiannon,Thank you for sharing your review. We are glad that you were happy with your stay with us and that you could make good use of our location.We can not wait to host you again one day.Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 22 Aug 2023
Dear John, Thank you for this good review. We are glad that you were happy with your stay with us and that you could make good use of our close proximity to the top city sights of Reykjavik. We can not wait to host you again.Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

8/10 Good

Paige

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The stay was good and location great. Guests should know the property backs up to a main highway and the rooms have not been updated in many many years. But the staff lovely and it totally worked for our family of 4
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 25 Jul 2023
Dear Paige, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your review. We are glad to hear that overall you had a pleasant stay with us. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Foss hotel is a very basic hotel, but is safe, convenient, and comfortable. If you get breakfast included, it is excellent with a great deal of menu choice. My only complaint would be the conditions of the carpets in the rooms and the halls. They do not look clean. The staff are very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 25 Jul 2023
Dear Anne, Thank you for sharing your review. It is great to hear that you enjoyed our location and breakfast buffet. We thank you for your constructive feedback regarding our carpets and hope to welcome you again in the future. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

8/10 Good

Mr A D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Volcano trekking
Comfortable hotel, staff very welcoming, excellent location for city centre and very easily reach by airport transfer services. Reception staff are very helpful in arranging excursions should one wish to go on excursions.
Lava flow from July 2023 eruption
Active volcanic crater, July 2023 eruption
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 25 Jul 2023
Dear Mr AD, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a pleasant stay with us and can not wait to welcome you again in the future. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

6/10 Okay

cindy

The hotel is a bit far from the heart of downtown (15-20 min walk) but there are still dining and shopping options relatively close. The waterfront trail is nice and close. The hotel was clean but dated. The area felt safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 12 Jul 2023
Dear Cindy, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness of our hotel. We are sorry to hear you were not impressed by our location and hope that you will give us another chance in the future. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly efficient staff. Clean room. Comfortable but small. Good bed. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 12 Jul 2023
Dear David, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our location, customer service and rooms. We look forward to welcoming you again. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 11 Jul 2023
Dear Linda,Thank you for this glowing review. We can not wait to host you again for another memorable experience. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

8/10 Good

THAI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a seaview room which is terrific. Not allowed to cook in the room means that we lost a bit of our freedom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 11 Jul 2023
Dear Thai, Thank you for your review. We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay. Indeed, due to safety reasons cooking is not permitted in our rooms. We hope that you consider staying with us in the future for an even better experience with us. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only here one night but great stay and good view. Water smells like sulfur but that is expected but very fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 5 Jul 2023
Dear Sandeep, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your kind review. We are very happy you enjoyed our views. We look forward to welcoming you again. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location very much and it is part of Iceland's biggest hotel chain. The shower temps keot fluctuating massively - that needs work. I liked the breakfast selection. The hotel.staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 5 Jul 2023
Dear Tom,Thank you for this excellent review. We are glad that you were happy with your stay with us and that you could make good use of our close proximity to the top city sights of Reykjavik. We can not wait to host you again for another memorable experience. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

10/10 Excellent

adele joy elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Help from staff especially Andrea.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 5 Jul 2023
Dear Adele Joy,Thank you for your review. We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay and that you appreciated our excellent customer service. Andrea will be thrilled to see your kind words.We look forward to welcoming you again. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón

8/10 Good

Glenn, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and great breakfast buffet options. The rooms, while spotless, are quite dated and could use a facelift.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Fosshótel Barón on 11 Jul 2023
Dear Glenn, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your kind review. We are very happy you enjoyed our vast selection at our breakfast buffet. We look forward to welcoming you soon again. Best regards, Fosshótel Barón