Hotels, Guesthouses in Iceland where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken

Hótel Eyjafjallajökull

Hotel in Hellisholar

8.3

Very Good

From $110

$

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Yes, through plexiglass structures in reception

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, all rooms

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 2 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
Yes

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
No

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
Yes

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
Yes, up to 20% of the rooms can be occupied

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
Yes, New hours: Check-in: 15:00 - Check-out: 11:00

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented?
No

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
Yes, in public areas

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
No

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
Yes

Protocols & Certifications

Do you follow any of these protocols or have you obtained any of these certifications?

Hey Iceland

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
No

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
Yes

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
Yes
Reopening Date: May, 16 2020

Diamond Suites by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport

Hotel in Keflavik

7.4

Good

From $709

$

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
Yes

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, all rooms

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
No

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
No

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
Yes, New hours: Check-in: 15:00 - Check-out: 11:00

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
Yes

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
No

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
Yes, in public areas

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
Yes

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
Yes

Protocols & Certifications

Do you follow any of these protocols or have you obtained any of these certifications?

HACCP

World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
No

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
No
Details: quarantine the person and anyone they were in contact with. Clean all areas well and sanitize.

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Are there any services currently unavailable due to health and safety issues (e.g. valet parking, airport transfer, spa, gym, indoor pool, conference rooms, coffee points, etc.)?
Some of our services were changed during covid, such as breakfast hours, gym access and more but are back to what they used to be, for the most part.

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Additional Information:
Currently there are no restrictions in Iceland, it is Covid-free.

Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre

Hotel in Reykjavik

8.9

Excellent

From $221

$

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
Yes

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Other

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 1 hour.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
No

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
No

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
No

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
Yes, New hours: Check-in: 15:00 - Check-out: 11:00

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
Yes

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
Yes

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
No

If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented?
No

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
No

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
No

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
No

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
Yes

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
No

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
No

Protocols & Certifications

Do you follow any of these protocols or have you obtained any of these certifications?

Hilton CleanStay

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
No

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
Yes
Reopening Date: July, 01 2020

Umi Hotel

Hotel in Eyvindarholar

9.0

Excellent

From $308

$

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No
As it is now all guest entering Iceland will need to undergo test on arrival to Iceland

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Other
We have sanitizers at the login desk and everything is sanitized after every guest

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
Yes

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 1 hour.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
Yes, up to for now 60 max% of the rooms can be occupied

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Other limitations
we have 24 hours check-in and check-out

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
No

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
No

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
Yes, in public areas

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
No

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
No

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
Yes

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes
Details: we follow the guidelines given from the ministry of health in Iceland

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
No

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Additional Information:
We where very early in taking up strict safety protocols for cleaning, breakfast and check in in mid January no one at the hotel or in 50km radius have been infected we are in the country side in south iceland far from very populated areas.

Hotel Smyrlabjörg

Hotel in Skalafell

8.4

Very Good

From $168

$

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, all rooms

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
No

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
Yes, to one guest/family per car.

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
No

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
Yes

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
No

Protocols & Certifications

Do you follow any of these protocols or have you obtained any of these certifications?

we follow the protocol given out by Icelandic authorities

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
No

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
No

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
No

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
No

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Storm Hotel by Keahotels

Hotel in Reykjavik

8.6

Very Good

From $134

$

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
Yes

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
No

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
Yes, other limit
as per elevator rules

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
No

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
No

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
Yes

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
No

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
No

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
No

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No
Reopening Date: Unknown

Hotel Laxnes

Hotel in Mosfellsbaer

8.1

Very Good

From $108

$

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No
Guests will be tested at the boarder.

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No
Guests arriving direct from the airport will have a self check-in process and requested to self isolate so they minimize their exposure to others until they receive a negative result from their test.

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Other
An email is sent prior to arrival with information to a key lock system

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, all rooms

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 24 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
Yes

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
No

If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
No

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
No

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
No

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes
Details: They are contacted by the health authorities and then moved to an isolation facility. Thorough cleaning would be implemented in this room with a window of 48 hours between reoccupation

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Are there any services currently unavailable due to health and safety issues (e.g. valet parking, airport transfer, spa, gym, indoor pool, conference rooms, coffee points, etc.)?
Hot tub

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Additional Information:
Iceland has very few cases at present. All arrivals from the airport are asked to self isolate until they receive their test results. We are keeping higher risk arrivals in self isolation until confirmed. We are following the guidelines given by local authorities.

Hotel Viking

Hotel in Hafnarfjordur

7.9

Good

From $111

$

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
Yes

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, certain room types. cabins

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
No

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
Yes

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
Yes

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
No

If there are central air-conditioning/heating/ventilation systems, is air recirculation prevented?
No

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
Yes

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
No

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer pre-made boxed meals to guests?
Yes

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
No

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
Yes

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Are there dedicated isolation zones on property?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
No

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Skálakot

Accommodation in Asolfsskali

$

Accommodation where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
Yes
Guests will be tested at arrival on the airport

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Other
We keep distance

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
No

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use physical distancing markers?
No

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
No

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
Yes

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you offer contactless delivery for in-room dining?
Yes

Has there been a person appointed to supervise the correct implementation of the measures?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

The Herring House

Guest House in Siglufjordur

9.6

Excellent

From $114

$

Guest House where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, certain room types. Cabins

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
Yes, for 4 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, daily

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
Yes, New hours: Check-in: 16:00 - Check-out: 11:00

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
Yes

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Are air purification and sanitization devices installed?
Yes, in public areas

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Is there a doctor available either on-site or on-call?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
No

Fosshótel Mývatn

Hotel in Myvatn

9.0

Excellent

From $148

$

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
Yes

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
No

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Are luggage trolleys sanitized after each use?
Yes

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
No

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
Yes

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Have you altered check-in / check-out hours to allow more time between departures and arrivals?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
Yes

Do you provide disinfecting wipes in each room?
No

Is there a sanitizing sprayer for shoes outside each room?
No

Do you have any signage in lobbies to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols?
Yes

Do you use delivery robots to get stuff to guests' rooms?
No

Is there an individual air-conditioning/heating unit in each room (no central air-conditioning/heating system)?
Yes

Are rugs removed from guest rooms?
No

Are unnecessary items removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves/throws , paper notepads and pens?
No

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
No

Do you check temperature for all onsite staff on a scheduled basis?
No

Do your staff practice social distancing guidelines?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
Yes
Reopening Date: July, 01 2020

Skálakot Manor Hotel

Hotel in Hvolsvollur

9.5

Excellent

From $342

$

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
Yes
Tourists who are entering Iceland need to make a COVID-19 test when arriving at the airport

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
Other
On check in, we are just passing the key and give directions, with a distance of 2 meters

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Accessories

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the staff?
Yes

Do you provide medical kits (masks, gloves and sanitizer) to the guests?
No

Are there hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel?
Yes

Are linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with the official guidelines?
Yes

Is dirty linen bagged in the guest room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to the laundry facility?
Yes

Food & Beverage Service

Do you offer single-serve options instead of buffets for breakfast?
Yes

Do you have clear guidelines on how to handle suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Yes

Has the hotel closed during the pandemic?
Yes

Hotel Hvolsvollur - Central South Iceland

Hotel in Hvolsvollur

8.1

Very Good

From $144

$

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
Yes, random checks

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
Yes

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
No, for 24 hours.

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Are guests' luggage and belongings disinfected upon arrival?
No

Do you sanitize guests' keys/cards?
Yes

Do you provide thorough cleaning of the rooms?
Yes

Are all employees trained and monitored to follow a cleaning protocol?
Yes

Do you use disinfectants approved by regulatory authorities that kill the COVID-19 virus?
Yes

Do you use electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces?
Yes

Do you disinfect high touch areas in guest rooms including light switches and door handles?
Yes

Limitations

Are elevator rides limited?
There are no elevators

Is furniture in public areas arranged to allow more space for distancing?
Yes

Are guest rooms allowed to be accessed until check-in after they were cleaned?
No

Does the hotel operate at a limited capacity?
No

Does the hotel accept domestic bookings only?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay or work at the hotel to enter its premises?
No

Do you allow people who don't stay at the hotel to enter the rooms?
No

Adventure Hotel Hof

Guest House in Hof

8.0

Very Good

From $149

$

Guest House where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Do you ensure contactless check-in/check-out?
No

Do the hotel's main entrance doors open automatically?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
No

Cleaning

Are the rooms left vacant for a minimum period of time after a guest checks out?
No

Is there an option for no in-room housekeeping during a guest's stay?
Yes

Do you allow fresh air to enter the rooms by leaving the windows open between departures and arrivals?
Yes

Does the cleaning crew wear appropriate personal protective equipment?
Yes

Do you sanitize the common areas?
Yes, multiple times per day

Guesthouse Pétursborg

Guest House in Akureyri

8.6

Very Good

From $107

$

Guest House where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken Questionnaire Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Can guests access their room entrance directly from outside the hotel without entering the lobby?
Yes, all rooms

Hotels in Iceland where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken