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A twinkly-eyed former fisherman runs the Three Sisters, a corner townhouse in old Reyk-
javík, now divided into eight studio apartments. Comfy beds are flanked by old-fashioned
chairs and state-of-the-art flatscreen TVs. Each room has a kitchen.
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Marina
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
)
This large design hotel on the Old Harbour is adding a whole new wing. Captivating art,
cool nautical-chic design elements, up-to-the-second mod cons and clever ways to con-
serve space make small rooms winners overall. Attic rooms on the harbour side have ex-
cellent sea views. The lively lobby sports a live satellite feed to sights all over Iceland, and
the happening
Slippbarinn
.
Ocean Comfort Apartments
APARTMENT
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Part of a new building complex a block back from the waterfront, and smack in the centre
of town, these apartments embody their name: ocean views and comfortable family living.
Each has a balcony and laundry, plus all the mod cons; the ocean view apartments start at
Ikr37,000.
Black Pearl
APARTMENT
Ikr61,200-155,400; )
One of the newest entries on Reykjavík's high-end scene, these fully kitted-out apartments
fill several black towers just back from the waterfront. Full-service reception provides per-
sonal attention (valet, laundry, childcare), but spacious, cleanly decorated apartments that
sleep two to six offer independence. Think king-sized beds, design furniture and balconies,
some with water views.
