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Hotel Gigur: Traveller Reviews

2.0 of 5
Skutustodum, Myvatn 660, Iceland
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Hotel Gigur
Ranked #5 of 5 hotels in Myvatn
3.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Ottawa
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Dirty and Claustrophobic”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2010

This appeared to be the worst stay for us on our trip around Iceland. We spent there 2 nights July 30 and 31.

Our room was supposed to be for 2 people. Apart from having 2 tight beds and 2 sets of towels in tiny bathroom nothing hinted much that room wass designated for 2 people. In fact it was too tight for even 1 person. Thank God we had a car so we could take what we needed from our bags and keep the bags in the car, because the room didn't have space for even 1 standard suitcase.

The other problem was the dirt. It's worth mentioning that the whole hotel smells by sulfur, just like the hot water in all over Iceland, expect as soon as you tighten the tab in other places the smell disappears, while here it stays in room all day/night long. If to add that the room floor has the wall-to-wall carpet such filthy and stinky that it absorbs and distributes all the smell at all time... you get the picture.

The staff is average. Not too friendly, not too caring, they just do the job.

The breakfast was the only plus. It had all one would need to start the morning well.

Overall, try to look for another place to stay in that area if you can afford it. There is one of the most picturesque parts of Iceland, so it's worth not to spoil the experience by this rat hole Gigur.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Yelm, Washington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Outstanding service!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2009

The front desk clerk went out of her way to help us print, scan and send an important document that we needed to get out. We really appreciated it, as services can be difficult to get in Iceland. The dinner was expensive, but good in the hotel´s restaurant. The location is wonderful, and the room was clean and well kept.

We have definitely enjoyed our stay here and would recommend Hotel Gigur to anyone traveling in the Myvatn area of Iceland.

  • Stayed July 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Vitoria
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2008

The best thing of this hotel is that is located just close to the pseudocraters of Myvatn Lake. The dinner room has a great views over the whole lake. The people in reception is very friendly.
The problem is that the price is too high comparing with the quality of the room.
It was possible to see "Northern Lights" from the hotel.

Stayed September 2008
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Hoboken
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“room had size of prisoncell”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2007

rooms are way to small, I had the impression they put 2 persons in 1-person room, could not walk around both at the same time.
There were hundreds of dead flies in the windowsill
Service in restaurant sucks, starter was served at the same time as the main dish.
Espressomachine was out of order, IrishCoffee was on the menue but waitress had never heard of it.
No excuses, nothing.
Manager offered us a free beer after dinner which we refused since
we had wine during dinner and did not ask for anything free.
We just wanted value for our money.

Don't book this hotel, there is a 3-star hotel hotel across the road,
named Hotel Myvatn

  • Liked — the environments
  • Disliked — room, restaurant
  • Stayed July 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
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Skutustodum, Myvatn 660, Iceland
Price range (per night):* 157 AUD - 265 AUD

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