Hotel Garður
Reykjavik, Iceland
Built 1934 · Last completed renovation 2014
Hotel Garður in Reykjavik was last renovated in 2014, and originally built in 1934. Its HotelChrono freshness score is 5.8/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Likely due for renovation now
Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Reykjavik, Iceland
Timeline
2024
Ongoing renovation of rooms, bathrooms, windows, floors, and stairwells (as of M
2014
Renovation completed
How this score is computed
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What changed in the 2014 renovation
“to our new and improved Hótel Garður next summer, when we open our doors on the 1st of June 2014.”— source · retrieved 2026-09-03
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
2★
Built
Sourced1934
Last completed renovation
Sourced2014
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Hótel Garður is currently undergoing detailed renovations to improve our services further. These renovations include brand new flooring in all rooms, improved windows, doors, walls and stairwells, as well as upgrading all bathroom and kitchen areas to the highest standard.”
“to our new and improved Hótel Garður next summer, when we open our doors on the 1st of June 2014.”
“Located in Gamli Garður, the University of Iceland's oldest building, renovated to retain its original 1934 charm.”
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Frequently asked
When was Hotel Garður built?+
Hotel Garður (Reykjavik, Iceland) was built in 1934.
How old is Hotel Garður?+
Hotel Garður is 92 years old — it was built in 1934 and last renovated in 2014. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Hotel Garður last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2014.
What is the Chrono Score of Hotel Garður?+
Its Chrono Score is 5.8/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 2-star rating.