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Has anyone heard of Clearstone to protect marble - 15 yr warranty
It appears to be a new product in the US but has been sold elsewhere in the world. I'm wondering if it's really what it claims to be (15 yr guarantee against staining and etching) and if it's safe. I wonder why it has been sold in other parts of the world for 14 yrs but only now available in the US. I'm having a hard time researching this product because it's so new and the only info that comes up is from the manufactures website. I haven't seen anything on price but did see that it can only be applied by a qualified technician. I'm guessing it pricey.
Here is a link that might be useful: Clearstone
From everything I've read about marble, the products that prevent etching make the stone look plasticy and fake. It would have to be an awfully thick coating to prevent etching. I would want to see a decent sized sample of sealed stone in order to see and touch for myself.
Hi from Clearstone Australia yes it has taken some time to get over to the USA with our product, the research and development has been slow and expansive however it is now here in the USA , and it works, you can have a look at the Australian web site www.innovativecomposites.com.au for more info also have a look at www.marblecarerestoration.com it shows a kitchen top in West Palm Beach FL which was coated in May this year, Clients are very happy with the out come, and now all they need do to keep this looking good is clean it with a damp soft cloth, and furniture polish now and than.
I would ask to contact the people in West Palm to see how it affected the texture. I used a sealant that protects against stains but not etches. It has a lifetime warranty. I did two thanksgivings - one for 17 and one for 31 and had no stains - plenty of spills - but no stains. And we served a pomegranite cosmo for the drink.
Yes clearstone is a credible coating for calcite based stones such as marble,limestone,travertine etc.
The coating itself can be mechanically polished or honed.
It has a good warranty as well.
I have never been big on coatings as a stone refinisher we always like to attain natural polishes and matte finishes.
We have gotten to know the folks at clearstone and they are very reputable.The picture is a st laurent gold marble tabletop that was coated with clearstone.There are pros and cons to any type of coating. This coating is expensive and not for everyone but It will find a place in the american market.
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I have never had much of a stain problem with my marble counter top--and it is Thassos. It etches like crazy, though. Cranberry glop left overnight after Thanksgiving left a new etch, but no stain. The marble was sealed with 3 coats of Hydrex in early November--first sealant used in 6 years. Cost about $60 in materials.
Hi Staining and Acid Etching two total different things, it is hard to Stain Marble, Limestone, etc, it is easy to etch them and that is what we protect against best, we had a Motel try 25 different sealers on their marble coffee tables not one worked, they are now coated with Clearstone.
Yes clear stone is available on most of stone and marble stores. It makes your stone more shinning and increase its life.
Here is a link that might be useful: Marble Restoration
You might as well get laminate as coat marble with plastic. It diminishes the depth of the stone and reduces it's tactile appeal. Seriously, the Formica laminate version is about equal to real marble with a plastic coating. And about a dozen times cheaper.
No, sir, I have not. That shine would turn me off in a New York minute, but I freely admit to that being a personal preference. If I put in marble I want the patina. To spend the cost of marble and installation then the cost of the sealer on top of that it would be very difficult to justify the expense for a look I would hate.
I've seen a piece. Treated 50/50. The marble WAS "duller" in depth, but it wasn't etched like the other half, which was a heck of a lot "duller" than where it started out honed. My fabricator was considering dealing with it but doesn't do enough marble to justify. The location where I live wouldn't support the extra costs it brings to the table either. Maybe somewhere with more money, like NYC or LAX would be able to keep busy applying the stuff, but not here.
And no, I didn't like it. Even compared to the etched marble, I didn't like it. I'd rather have etched real marble than something that looked "just not quite right". IMHO.
For those who can't deal with marble's patina, truly, just don't get marble. If you still want the look, there are plenty of other surfaces that will give you the look without the headaches.
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I wasn't planning on Clearstone when we purchased our marble tops but I happened upon one of the two or three fabricators in my state at a local tile store.
I had it applied to my small marble laundry room countertop. LWO is correct, the marble appears duller, the veining less vivid. It still looks like marble though, not one of the faux marbles. What I didn't like is that it made my very white marble dingy looking, giving it a slightly gray haze. I'd rather have etching than the discolored look. It may be fine on a different colored marble but I'd advice a large "test piece" as it is expensive to have applied & most likely expensive to have it removed.
Live wire, if you know something that looks like marble, I'd so love to hear what it is so I can stop searching already. I've looked at everything I can and not found anything yet. There are no quartz or marbles I've seen that can be so white. I do not want Formica, laminate, etc. If you have another option that's nice and white with subtle movement in it, please let me know. Thanks
sorry but the fake marble looks fake. I actually am one of those that likes her marble shiny- THE SHINER the BETTER.. High polished look.
I hate the look of patina, yes it's wear and tear but to me it looks dirty and sloppy.
I'm hoping since this thread this product is available nationwide and I can purchase it protect my shiny marble :)
I had Clearstone installed on our new quartzite tops about a year ago. I did extensive research and thought we had found a good product. The Clearstone dealer led us to believe the product was worth the money as it was the best on the market he has seen in his so many years of business. When asked what the only flaw, I was told the price. We paid +$50 dollars a foot to have something scratches very easily. The installer came out post 6 months to clean up scratches because I complained.
The installer came out (to buff the tops) and the tops looked better, but after 2-3 months of use the scratching is coming back. As part of the sales pitch by both Clearstone USA website and the installer/vendor, scratching was played down. There are small scratches and large scratches. The clearcoat application makes the tops looks less stoney and more plastic like. The scratching makes them look like cheap plastic counters. My kitchen was a high end kitchen remodel (>$100,000). I am thankful we did not put Clearstone on every counter (only islands). We opted for a manufactured stone around the perimeter. The Clearstone on our quartzite looks so bad, that I plan on having new counters reinstalled without the Clearstone.
I don't understand how someone can market a product that prevents etching but scratches easily.
Stay away from this product as it easily scratches and does not look good when it has scratches on it.
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Something is a miss with your story to start with if you had Quartzite installed as your tops why would you want it coated Quartzite in its pure form is harder than glass , and has no problem with etching and staining, also it is very rare and expansive, so why than are you going to remove it and put something else in its place, why not remove the Clearstone and repolish the tops.We don't hide the fact that Clearstone scratcher's and chips it dose the same as marble , however it is much easier to repair than marble and cheaper, we have returned to kitchens here in Australia where the marble was coated 6 years earlier and re sanded and repairied any chips and deep scratcher's , and it looks new again the clients could not had been happier, it takes a lot to scratch it however it will happen , i have seen stainless steel tops with a lot of scratching.
Im sorry you had so much trouble with your top i would like to see it can you post a photo.
Mikileica - I did the Clearstone on my laundry room countertop as a test run for my kitchen counters, white Danby Imperial marble with a 2" Ogee edge. The Clearstone gave the white marble a slight grayish cast which is very noticeable with the whiter Ogee edge. Clearstone was not applied to the vertical surface of the edge as Clearstone can only be applied to horizontal surfaces. I much prefer the look of my natural white marble to the marble with the Clearstone. For me, it is all about the color change. I'm not familiar with Calcutta Black but if it is not white, you might not notice a color change.
My laundry room top is bulletproof with no significant scratching. There is another GW member, Duffydawg, who recently had Clearstone applied to his white marble & is happy with the result. You might reach out to him for his first hand experience. Google "Clearstone duffydawg gardenweb" & you should be able to find his post.
As far as Crusader10's post, Clearstone can be removed. It was one of my first questions when I was considering it. Not an inexpensive process but likely cheaper than countertop replacement.


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Best Dance Songs of the 80s
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The Top Ten
1Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson
LUV the dance moves, I could do this for HOURS, and be the last one dancing, I could do this moves FAST AND HARD, with my wet hair dangling around like MJ
Being a child of the 80's there were many great dance songs, but Smooth Criminal would have to been the best.
oh... what a dance by michael jackson. no one can defeat him. MJ forever
[Newest]My favorite Michael Jackson song of all time. The anti gravity lean he does in the video was out of sight.
2Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
I just want to let everyone know that he is the king and that there will never be anyone compare to him... RIP. AND, HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
Pretty equal to Smooth Criminal and Thriller... hard to decide this one... love them all...
I'm not a big Jackson fan but remember people this is the dance catagory... The song has to be a good song to dance to. Most songs on this list are not good dance songs.
[Newest]I dance to it all the TIME
3Take On Me - A-ha
DEFINITELY my favorite pop song from the 80s. Great beat, lyrics, and even music video. That keyboard and chorus will forever be burned into my brain.
Catchy, even the music video was nice.
4I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
For me... The best
I love this song even though I'm a kin in 2013
Laugh out loud you suk fail!
5Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) - Eurythmics
Sweet dreams are made of these who am I to disagree.
I totally love this song!
6The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
The AWESOME rhythm and beat of this song make you move involuntarily, so you might as well get up and dance to it...LOL!
Rated #10 Michael jackson song
. By the time I've heard this song, I can't help but groove and move
7Thriller - Michael Jackson
there is no one in this planet that doesn't know the thriller dance... I mean I wasn't even born when it came out, but I know it very well.
IÂ'm so surprise that Thriller is in this place of the list when all we know that this is the song of the century and thereÂ's no doubt about it!
8Into the Groove - Madonna
Every time I hear this song I feel like GETTING INTO THE GROOVE! IT CAN MAKE ANYONE GET INTO THE GROOVE. I'M DANCING EVEN NOW JUST THINKING OF THE SONG!
Classic dance song! This one still holds up today. They still play this one in clubs and it still gets everyone out on the dancefloor.
Every time I hear this song all I wanna do its DANCE! I get into the groove!
[Newest]Called dance song of the decade!
9Lambada - Kaoma
10Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
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11Papa Don't Preach - Madonna
12Blue Monday - New Order
New Order bounced the 80's dance wave... got the boyz on the floor (rather than around it)
Damn right, this song is the Magna Carta of Alternative Dance! The anthem of this little raver!
This one has that demon dance beat you know ya can't resist!
13Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
The best dance feel good 80's song
14Spotlight - Madonna
15Tainted Love - Soft Cell
16Physical - Olivia Newton John
17Holiday - Madonna
This hot the eighties dancing
18Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran
19How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
20Straight Up - Paula Abdul
21Kriminal Tango - Ray Colignon
221999 - Prince
23Like a Prayer - Madonna
24I Love Rock 'n' Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
I like the rhythm.
25Chance To Dance - Wreckin Crew
This Song Is The Bonb. This Song Is A Great Dance Boggie track.
This Was an all star band that made a great dance tune
Every Time I Hear This Song I Wanna Dance
[Newest]This band had a great sound
26Cold Hearted - Paula Abdul
27Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Another good song from the 80's.
28Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
This should be the number one song for any list!
Hello how do you not wanna DANCE to Rick and that rhythm!
29Funkytown - Lipps Inc.
Love this one so much it is to be played as my urn is taken out too fun un un key town
30Word Up - Cameo
Best Dance songs that often gest overlooked. Needs to be listened to a few more times... Memories... Ah
31Heaven Can Wait - Sandra
32Don't You Want Me? - Human League
33On the Radio - Donna Summer
Donna Summer was not only beautiful but a legend of her times... love you Donna for the songs and the memories that live on. I say the 80s were an awesome time, Lygon street, hot nights and the St. Kilda forshore were the places to be, anyone reading this will know we are now happy families watching our children enjoy the music and life as we did then.
34You Keep Me Hangin' On - Kim Wilde
35Mony Mony - Billy Idol
36Here Comes the Rain Again - The Eurythmics
37What I Like About You - The Romantics
38Flashdance...What a Feeling - Irene Cara
39La Luna - Belinda Carlisle
40I Can't Wait - Nu Shooz
41Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire
This Song Has A Great Beat
42Gloria - Laura Branigan
43Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham!
44Material Girl - Madonna
45Let's Get Serious - Jermaine Jackson
46I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
47Wild Thing - Tone Loc
48Early In the Morning - The Gap Band
Love this song. Huge Gap fan!
49Push It - Salt-N-Pepa
50All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
51The Look of Love, Pt. 1 - ABC
One of the best in the 80's
52Looking For a New Love - Jody Watley
53When I Think of You - Janet Jackson
54Rock the Casbah - The Clash
55She Wants to Dance With Me - Rick Astley
56Electric Boogie (Electric Slide) - Marcia Griffiths
57Planet Rock - Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic Force
58Maniac - Michael Sembello
59So Many Men, So Little Time - Miquel Brown
60The Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
55? I still Listen to this in 2013
61Cars - Gary Numan
62Heartbeat - Taana Gardner
63Candy Girl - New Edition
New Edition was the best African American boy band that ever existed
64Maria Magdalena - Sandra
65Criticize - Alexander O'Neal
66Something About You - Level 42
67Wild Wild West - The Escape Club
68When Doves Cry - Prince
69Let the Music Play - Shannon
70Venus - Bananarama
71Little Red Corvette - Prince
72Raspberry Beret - Prince
73New Attitude - Patti LaBelle
74Bust A Move - Young MC
75You're the One for Me - D-Train
76Rhythm Nation - Janet Jackson
77Fantastic Voyage - Lakeside
78Candy - Cameo
79So Emotional - Whitney Houston
80Aliens - Radiorama
81Call Me - Go West
The best song of my youth
82Obsession - Animotion
83Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell
84She Works Hard For the Money - Donna Summer
85Double Dutch Bus - Frankie Smith
86Genius of Love - Tom Tom Club
87Everlasting Love - Sandra
Beautiful song
I like it
I like it
88Let's Hear It For the Boy - Deniece Williams
89No Frills Love - Jennifer Holliday
90Knocked Out - Paula Abdul
91Got to Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
This is It, Let The Party Start. Great Tune
92Gonna Have a Funky Good Time - James Brown
93Mothers Talk - Tears for Fears
94Living In a Box - Living In a Box
95Count Me Out - New Edition
96Celebrate Youth - Rick Springfield
97The Reflex - Duran Duran
98Lover Girl - Teena Marie
99You Spin Me Right Round (Like a Record Baby) - Dead or Alive
100Our Lips Are Sealed - The Go-Gos
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Winner of the 2011 Thriller Award for Best First Novel
Still Missing
"An astonishingly well-crafted debut novel…will have you spellbound from the fi rst page until long after you close the book."—Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Unseen
"Still Missing runs deeper than the chills it delivers, the surprises it holds, and the resilience of its main character. Ms. Stevens makes Annie a strong, smart woman who won't stop fighting to regain her sanity and equilibrium.She can't come back until she knows why she was taken away." —Janet Maslin, The New York Times
"Crackling with suspense, this debut thriller stars Annie O'Sullivan, a young realtor who recounts her year-long ordeal as a captive of a rapist she calls simply 'The Freak.' Her imprisonment, escape, and fraught reentry into ordinary life will have you glued to the page." —People magazine
"This debut novel has the power to shock and awe with its explosively frightening premise about a woman who is kidnapped by a stranger and held against her will for more than a year…This is one scary novel with a new twist on the classic kidnap and conspiracy story. Still Missing by Vancouver Island native and resident Chevy Stevens is sure to rock lovers of the thriller genre." —USA Today
"Still Missing isn't just a gripping mystery about a woman's abduction, it's a story about her hard-fought return—to self, to independence, to life. Frank, fierce, and sometimes even funny, this is a dark tale pinpricked with light—and told by an unforgettable heroine."—Gillian Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl
"Grim and unsettling, Still Missing is a fast-paced read that is utterly absorbing."—Kathy Reichs, New York Times bestselling author of Bones of the Lost
"Chevy Stevens's Still Missing is a compelling, unputdownable thrill ride of a debut. The twists are so treacherous and unexpected, you'll need a neck brace by the time you finish."—Linda Castillo, New York Times bestselling author of Her Last Breath
"Stevens's blistering debut follows a kidnap victim from her abduction to her escape—and the even more horrifying nightmare that follows…A grueling, gripping demonstration of melodrama's darker side."
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Author praise of this highly touted debut includes comparisons to Karin Slaughter and Lisa Gardner, and those authors' fans will like this thriller. While this may be a stretch, the 'what-would-I-do' aspect of the reading experience may make this a match for some Jodi Picoult readers as well. Highly recommended." —Library Journal (starred review)
"This may be Stevens's debut novel, but it sure doesn't read like a first book. In fact, it's a knockout, a psychological thriller that pulls no punches and has a title that couldn't be more apt. Relentless and disturbing, Stevens's dark, mesmerizing character study follows a twisted path from victimhood toward self-empowerment. Sure to leave readers looking over their shoulders for a smiling stranger."—Booklist (starred review)
"Engrossing, terrifying, and ultimately full of girl-kick-ass, Still Missing will suck you in from page one."
—Chelsea Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Let Me Go
"Simply terrifying."—Erica Spindler, New York Times bestselling author of Justice for Sara
"Carefully and claustrophobically, Stevens crafts a double narrative of a woman's abduction and escape, and her attempts to recover and reclaim herself after the brutal ordeal…With a gutsy but very human heroine, this book will abduct your reading time late into the night."—RT Book Reviews
"At each turn of the page, you'll find yourself clutching the book with white knuckles and struggling to comprehend the sickening and terror-filled moments as this realistic and horrifying tale unfolds. A book that I truly couldn't put down, Still Missing is a frightening story that will leave a lasting effect." —Suspense Magazine
"A dazzling debut from Vancouver Island's Chevy Stevens. Still Missing brilliantly captures the terror of a kidnapped woman trapped in a cabin in the woods—and the puzzling aftermath of her escape." —Chatelaine magazine
"Chevy Stevens's novel is the most unnerving novel I've read since Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs…The conclusion is totally shocking and numbing. By far the best debut I've read this year and I'd be very surprised to read anything that tops it." —Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine
You know, Doc, you're not the first shrink I've seen since I got back. The one my family doctor recommended right after I came home was a real prize. The guy actually tried to act like he didn't know who I was, but that was a pile of crap—you'd have to be deaf and blind not to. Hell, it seems like every time I turn around another asshole with a camera is jumping out of the bushes. But before all this shit went down? Most of the world had never heard of Vancouver Island, let alone Clayton Falls. Now mention the island to someone and I'm willing to bet the first thing out of their mouth will be, "Isn't that where that lady Realtor was abducted?"
Even the guy's office was a turnoff—black leather couches, plastic plants, glass and chrome desk. Way to make your patients feel comfortable, buddy. And of course everything was perfectly lined up on the desk. His teeth were the only damn thing crooked in his office, and if you ask me, there's something a little strange about a guy who needs to line up everything on his desk but doesn't get his teeth fixed.
Right away he asked me about my mom, and then he actually tried to make me draw the color of my feelings with crayons and a sketch pad. When I said he must be kidding, he told me I was resisting my feelings and needed to "embrace the process." Well, screw him and his process. I only lasted two sessions. Spent most of the time wondering if I should kill him or myself.
So it's taken me until December—four months since I got home—to even try this therapy stuff again. I'd almost resigned myself to just staying screwed up, but the idea of living the rest of my life feeling this way . . . Your writing on your Web site was sort of funny, for a shrink, and you looked kind—nice teeth, by the way. Even better, you don't have a bunch of letters that mean God only knows what after your name. I don't want the biggest and the best. That just means a bigger ego and an even bigger bill. I don't even mind driving an hour and a half to get here. Gets me out of Clayton Falls, and so far I haven't found any reporters hiding in my backseat.
But don't get me wrong, just because you look like some-one's grandmother—you should be knitting, not taking notes—doesn't mean I like being here. And telling me to call you Nadine? Not sure what that's all about, but let me guess. I have your first name, so now I'm supposed to feel like we're buddies and it's okay for me to tell you stuff I don't want to remember, let alone talk about? Sorry, I'm not paying you to be my friend, so if it's all the same to you I'll just stick with Doc.
And while we're getting shit straight here, let's lay down some ground rules before we start this joyride. If we're going to do this, it's going to be done my way. That means no questions from you. Not even one sneaky little "How did you feel when . . ." I'll tell the story from the beginning, and when I'm interested in hearing what you have to say, I'll let you know.
Oh, and in case you were wondering? No, I wasn't always such a bitch.
I dozed in bed a little longer than usual that first Sunday morning in August while my golden retriever, Emma, snored in my ear. I didn't get many moments to indulge. I was working my ass off that month going after a waterfront condo development. For Clayton Falls, a hundred-unit complex is a big deal, and it was down to me and another Realtor. I didn't know who my competition was, but the developer had called me on Friday to tell me they were impressed with my presentation and would let me know in a few days. I was so close to the big time I could already taste the champagne. I'd actually only tried the stuff once at a wedding and ended up switching it for a beer—nothing says class like a girl in a satin bridesmaid dress swilling beer out of the bottle—but I was convinced this deal would transform me into a sophisticated business-woman. Sort of a water-into-wine thing. Or in this case, beer into champagne.
After a week of rain it was finally sunny, and warm enough for me to wear my favorite suit. It was pale yellow and made from the softest material. I loved how it made my eyes look hazel instead of a boring brown. I generally avoid skirts because at only a hiccup over five feet I look like a midget in them, but something about the cut of this one made my legs look longer. I even decided to wear heels. I'd just had my hair trimmed so it swung against my jawline perfectly, and after a last-minute inspection in my hall mirror for any gray hairs—I was only thirty-two last year, but with black hair those suckers show up fast—I gave myself a whistle, kissed Emma good-bye (some people touch wood, I touch dog), and headed out.
The only thing I had to do that day was host an open house. It would've been nice to have the day off, but the owners were anxious to sell. They were a nice German couple and the wife baked me Bavarian chocolate cake, so I didn't mind spending a few hours to keep them happy.
My boyfriend, Luke, was coming over for dinner after he was done working at his Italian restaurant. He'd had a late shift the night before, so I sent him a can't-wait-to-see-you-later e-mail. Well, first I tried to send him one of those e-mail card things he was always sending me, but all the choices were cutesy—kissing bunnies, kissing frogs, kissing squirrels—so I settled on a simple e-mail. He knew I was more of a show than tell kind of girl, but lately I'd been so focused on the waterfront deal I hadn't shown the poor guy much of anything, and God knows he deserved better. Not that he ever complained, even when I had to cancel at the last minute a couple of times.
My cell phone rang while I was struggling to shove the last open house sign into my trunk without getting dirt on my suit. On the off chance it was the developer, I grabbed the phone out of my purse.
"Are you at home?" Hi to you too, Mom.
"I'm just leaving for the open house—"
"So you're still doing that today? Val mentioned she hadn't seen many of your signs lately."
"You were talking to Aunt Val?" Every couple of months Mom had a fight with her sister and was "never speaking to her again."
"First she invites me to lunch like she didn't just completely insult me last week, but two can play that game, then before we've even ordered she just has to tell me your cousin sold a waterfront listing. Can you believe Val's flying over to Vancouver tomorrow just to go shopping with her for new clothes on Robson Street? Designer clothes." Nice one, Aunt Val. I struggled not to laugh.
"Good for Tamara, but she looks great in anything." I hadn't actually seen my cousin in person since she'd moved to the mainland right after high school, but Aunt Val was always e-mailing just-look-what-my-amazing-kids-are-up-to-now photos.
"I told Val you have some nice things too. You're just . . . conservative."
"Mom, I have lots of nice clothes, but I—"
I stopped myself. She was baiting me, and Mom isn't the catch-and-release type. Last thing I wanted to do was spend ten minutes debating appropriate business attire with a woman who wears four-inch heels and a dress to get the mail. Sure as hell wasn't any point. Mom may be small, barely five feet, but I was the one always falling short.
"Before I forget," I said, "can you drop off my cappuccino maker later?"
She was quiet for a moment, then said, "You want it today?"
"That's why I asked, Mom."
"Because I just invited some of the ladies in the park over for coffee tomorrow. Your timing is perfect, as usual."
"Oh, crap, sorry, Mom, but Luke's coming over and I want to make him a cappuccino with breakfast. I thought you were going to buy one, you just wanted to try mine?"
"We were, but your stepdad and I are a little behind right now. I'll just have to call the girls this afternoon and explain."
Great, now I felt like a jerk.
"Don't worry about it, I'll get it next week or something."
"Thanks, Annie Bear." Now I was Annie Bear.
"You're welcome, but I still need it—" She hung up.
I groaned and shoved the phone back in my purse. The woman never let me finish a goddamn sentence if it wasn't something she wanted to hear.
At the corner gas station, I stopped to grab a coffee and a couple of magazines. My mom loves trashy magazines, but I only buy them to give me something to do if no one comes in to an open house. One of them had a picture of some poor missing woman on the cover. I looked at her smiling face and thought: She used to be just a girl living her life, and now everyone thinks they know all about her.
The open house was a little slow. I guess most people were taking advantage of the good weather—like I should have been. About ten minutes before it ended I started packing up my stuff. When I went outside to put some flyers in my trunk, a newer tan-colored van pulled in and parked right behind my car. An older guy, maybe mid-forties, walked toward me with a smile on his face.
"Shoot, you're packing up. Serves me right—saving the best for last. Would it be a huge inconvenience if I had a quick look around?"
For a second I considered telling him it was too late. A part of me just wanted to go home, and I still had to get some stuff from the grocery store, but as I hesitated he put his hands on his hips, stepped back a couple of feet, and surveyed the front of the house.
I looked him over. His khakis were perfectly pressed, and I liked that. Fluffing my clothes in the dryer is my version of ironing. His running shoes were glaringly white, and he was wearing a baseball hat with the logo of a local golf course on the brim. His lightweight beige coat sported the same logo over his heart. If he belonged to the club, he had money behind him. Open houses usually attract neighbors or people out on Sunday drives, but when I glanced at his van I could see our real estate magazine sitting on the dash. What the hell, a few more minutes wouldn't kill me.
I gave him a big smile and said, "Of course I don't mind, that's what I'm here for. My name's Annie O'Sullivan."
I held out my hand, and as he came toward me to shake it, he stumbled on the flagstone path. To stop himself from falling to his knees, he braced his hands on the ground, ass up. I reached for him but he jumped to his feet in seconds, laughing and brushing the dirt from his hands.
"Oh, my God—I'm so sorry. Are you okay?"
Large blue eyes set in an open face were bright with amusement. Laugh lines radiated from the corners, leaked into flushed cheeks, and were commas to a wide grin of straight white teeth. It was one of the most genuine smiles I'd seen in a long time, and a face you just had to smile back at.
He bowed theatrically and said, "I certainly know how to make an entrance, don't I? Allow me to introduce myself, I'm David."
I dropped into a quick curtsy and said, "Nice to make your acquaintance, David."
We both laughed, and he said, "I really do appreciate this, and I promise I won't take up too much of your time."
"Don't worry about it—look around as long as you want."
"That's very kind of you, but I'm sure you can't wait to go and enjoy the weather. I'll make it quick."
Man, was it ever nice to meet a prospective buyer who treated a Realtor with consideration. Usually they act like they're doing us a favor.
I took him inside and chatted him up about the house, which was your typical West Coast style with vaulted ceilings, cedar siding, and a killer ocean view. He made such enthusiastic comments as he trailed behind me, it was like I was seeing the house for the first time too, and I found myself eager to point out features.
"The ad said the house is only two years old but it didn't mention the builder," he said.
"They're a local firm, Corbett Construction. It's still under warranty for a couple more years—which goes with the house, of course."
"That's great, you can never be too careful with some of these builders. You just can't trust people these days."
"When did you say you wanted to move by?"
"I didn't, but I'm flexible. When I find what I'm looking for I'll know." I glanced back at him and he smiled.
"If you need a mortgage broker, I can give you some names."
"Thanks, but I'll be buying with cash." Better and better. "Does it have a fenced backyard?" he said. "I have a dog."
"Oh, I love dogs—what kind?"
"A golden retriever, purebred, and he needs a lot of room to move around."
"I totally understand, I have a golden too, and she's a handful if she doesn't get enough exercise." I opened the sliding glass door to show him the cedar fencing. "So what's your dog's name?"
In the second that I waited for him to answer, I realized he was too close behind me. Something hard pressed into my lower back.
I tried to turn around, but he grabbed a handful of my hair and yanked my head back so fast and so painfully I thought a piece of my scalp would tear off. My heart slammed against my rib cage, and blood roared in my head. I willed my legs to kick out, run—to do something, anything—but I couldn't make them move.
"Yes, Annie, that's a gun, so please listen carefully. I'm going to let go of your hair and you're going to remain calm while we take a walk out to my van. And I want you to keep that pretty smile on your face while we do that, okay?"
"I—I can't—" I can't breathe.
Voice low and calm against my ear, he said, "Take a deep breath, Annie."
I sucked in a lungful.
"Let it out nice and easy."
I exhaled slowly.
"Again." The room came back into focus.
"Good girl." He released my hair.
Everything seemed to be happening in slow motion. I could feel the gun grinding into my spine as he used it to push me forward. He urged me out the front door and down the steps, humming a little melody. While we walked to his van, he whispered into my ear.
"Relax, Annie. Just pay attention to what I tell you and we won't have any problems. Don't forget to keep smiling." As we moved farther from the house I looked around—somebody had to be seeing this—but no one was in sight. I'd never noticed how many trees surrounded the house or that both of the neighboring homes faced away.
"I'm so glad the sun came out for us. It's a lovely day for a drive, don't you agree?"
He's got a gun and he's talking about the weather?
"Annie, I asked you a question."
"Yes what, Annie?"
"It's a nice day for a drive." Like two neighbors having a conversation over the fence. I kept thinking, this guy can't be doing this in broad daylight. It's an open house, for God's sake, I have a sign at the end of the driveway, and a car is going to pull up any minute.
We were at the van.
"Open the door, Annie." I didn't move. He pressed the gun to my lower back. I opened the door.
"Now get in." The gun pressed harder. I got in and he closed the door.
As he began to walk away, I yanked the door handle and pushed the automatic lock repeatedly, but something was wrong. I rammed my shoulder into the door. Open, GODDAMMIT!
He crossed in front of the van.
I pounded the locks, the power window button, tugged at the handle. His door opened and I turned around. In his hand was a keyless entry remote.
He held it up and smiled.
Excerpted from Still Missing by Chevy Stevens.
Copyright © 2010 by Chevy Stevens.
Published in 2010 by St. Martin's Press.
All rights reserved. This work is protected under copyright laws and reproduction is strictly prohibited. Permission to reproduce the material in any manner or medium must be secured from the Publisher.
On the day she was abducted, Annie O'Sullivan, a thirty-two-year-old Realtor, had three goals—sell a house, forget about a recent argument with her mother, and be on time for dinner with her ever-patient boyfriend. The open house is slow, but when her last visitor pulls up in a van as she's about to leave, Annie thinks it just might be her lucky day after all.
Interwoven with the story of the year Annie spent captive in a remote mountain cabin—which unfolds through sessions with her psychiatrist—is the second narrative recounting the nightmare that follows her escape: her struggle to piece her shattered life back together, the ongoing police investigation into the identity of her captor, and the disturbing sense that things are far from over.
Still Missing is a shocking, visceral, brutal, and beautifully crafted novel about surviving the unsurvivable—and living to bear witness.
Posted July 9, 2010
I've been waiting for months for Still Missing to be released. With all of the advance press and buzz it has been generating, people have been writing tons of reviews containing intimate story details that I didn't want to hear about before reading the book, and I've found it very difficult to keep forcing myself not to read them. So I won't do that to you in this review.
What is commonly known about Still Missing is that it is focused around Annie, a Realtor, who is abducted while running an open house. When I started the book, I expected the entire story to be about the abduction, her survival, and eventual escape. I was wrong. The abduction, and her survival through it (and being that the book is written in the first person as Annie talks to her therapist, the fact that she survives is no secret) is only half of the book. It's the vivid and introspective view into what happens to Annie AFTER the abduction, including some completely unexpected plot twists, where the story gets interesting.
Annie is a raw person. The author has spent a great deal of time developing Annie's psychology and internal thought processes, and this is shared with the reader, making Annie a three-dimensional person with real feelings and a real life. She says what is on her mind, and she doesn't hold back. She has the ability to utilize language you would expect of a truck driver, and uses it as she sees fit. But she is not crude - she is a sharp-witted, intelligent, smart-mouthed survivor whose brilliant comebacks often had me laughing out loud. I fell in love with Annie, her damaged psyche notwithstanding. Still Missing is told in the first person, and the reader really gets to feel as though they are a part of Annie's mind. By the end of the book, I felt like I knew her as a real person. For these horrible things to be happening to someone who I felt I knew, was almost unbearable.
And that's the beauty of Still Missing. Yes, there are some grisly details - there has to be, in order for the reader to be able to understand Annie's justifications, and realize the true horror of the situation. However, these are masterfully intermixed with different, saner events within the story's timeline, filling out the background story and the characters involved. This gives the reader a rest from the horror - but that doesn't mean that you won't be blindsided around the next corner!
Eventually the flashback timeline joins the present day timeline, and just when you think you've got the story figured out, and are expecting things to wind down - some totally unexpected plot twists are thrown your way. Annie's adaptation to these plot twists make for my favorite part of the story - they really show what she is truly made of.
Still Missing is publicized as being "unputdownable" and this statement is truth in advertising. I could not put down this book, I HAD to know what was going to happen next. Practically everywhere you look, popular summer reading lists are proclaiming Still Missing as the "book of the summer." There is a very good reason for this: Still Missing is a GREAT BOOK!
Will Still Missing appeal to you? I am a middle-aged family man. I loved the book. My wife loved the book. In fact, I haven't met anyone who didn't love this book. It left me thinking about it for days afterward - and to me, that is the indication that I have just read something great. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Good suspense, great story- very well told. Worth the money
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Posted July 27, 2010
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This book is tragic in the sense that it demonstrates what human nature is capable of and what it can work to overcome in the end. I could not put this book down and it left me scared but rooting for the main character. It has been awhile since that has happened to me. I would very much recommend this title to others, but beware, it did give me the creeps!
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS: YOU MAY WANT TO FIND ANOTHER CAREER! STILL MISSING is about a 32 year old Real Estate agent, Annie O'Sullivan, who was abducted from an "open house", raped and horribly abused for almost a year before she finally escaped. Revealed through her sessions with her psychiatrist we learn of her struggle as she tries to pick up the pieces of her life and regain her crushed spirit. She endures the continued misery of trying to help the police investigation to identify the sadistic psychopath she called, "The Freak". This is an unsettling, gripping, heartbreaking and powerful journey. Wonderfully done!
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Posted September 9, 2010
I just finished reading "Still Missing" by Chevy Stevens and am sorry it has ended. It was a great book. The characters were believable and the plot interesting and unique. The plot dealt with abduction, abuse and betrayal. It was well written and held my attention, I couldn't put it down. I haven't read a book like that in a while. I know that a lot of people would have a problem with some of the unsavory parts but without them the story would not be same. Those parts of the book were not as disturbing as others I have read, including James Patterson. I highly recommend this book. Congratulations Ms. Stevens for a job well done.
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Posted June 28, 2013
And if course we have harriet klausner along with her hoard of plot spoilers ruining this book as well. Come on bn. When are yiu ever going to do something to harriet klausner and her excessive plot spoilers. She reveals every detail of the book, including the ending, and yet nothing is done. Her posts should be deleted, she should be fined and banned.
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Posted June 20, 2011
This was a great book. Very suspenseful. Sometimes hard to read about what this woman survives. Surprise ending was also well done. Good from start to finish. But if you can't handle the darker side of humanity, you might want to skip this one. If you can, then it's an intense but worthwhile read.
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Posted July 26, 2010
I downloaded this book because an editorial review said, 'Some may like this if they enjoy Jodi Picoult's writing'. WRONG. Jodi Picoult is my favorite author and I'm ashamed there was even a comparison between these two authors. I enjoyed the actual captive part of this story, but when the victim was retelling it in the shrink's office, I skimmed through it. The ending was great and I definitely did not expect it, but overall I felt it dragged through the middle.
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Posted June 14, 2010
Still Missing is Chevy Stevens' debut novel, and if her first book has anything to say about her writing, I would bet she's going to be sticking with the thriller genre for sometime.
Annie O'Sullivan was pretty content with her life at the age of thirty-two. A semi-successful realtor, she has a good boyfriend, a fabulous old Victorian house, and a loving golden retriever named Emma. On a day like any other she's at an open house for one of her listings. She's about to pack up and head home when a last potential client pulls up. Little does Annie know, but the potential client has been stalking her for years. Still Missing is Annie's story about the year she spent as a hostage to The Freak, and the deep hole of depression and fear she's working her way out of, all while trying to help the police identify her kidnapper and the people who may have helped him.
As a debut novel, Still Missing was impressive. Once I became involved in Annie's plot, it was hard to put down, even during the most disturbing and difficult parts. Many times I wanted to cry with Annie, for Annie. But she persevered and so did I. Stevens' doesn't mince over the more difficult aspects of the kidnapping, it's not hard for the reader to figure out what's going to happen to Annie. It's a difficult read, sometimes explicit, and many times heartbreaking.
My only complaint is the inconsistency between the two narrative parts. At the beginning and end of each chapter Annie is supposedly speaking to her therapist. My problem is that Doc never speaks back to Annie, and there are no quotation marks to signify speech. It's almost like reading a letter that Annie is writing to her therapist. Later in the novel when Annie has dealings in the present with family members and the police there is regular dialogue, so I wish Stevens' had blended these two parts instead of trying to separate Annie talking to Doc from Annie's story. It seemed like a tool an inexperienced writer would rely on, and I think Stevens' is better than that.
Still Missing is not an easy read, Annie is kidnapped and raped and even worse things happen to her. But if you can get past the difficult parts you will find Stevens' debut a gripping thriller and Annie's story a powerful one.
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Posted November 9, 2010
I wish I had stopped reading it when I first found it sensationalistic... but the ending was so preposterous and had so little to do with how this victim was processing her trauma. Not at all what you think it is by the cover and other reviews- hey, but isn't that what they say....
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Posted July 2, 2011
I literally couldnt put this book down. Very suspenseful and emotional.
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Posted June 1, 2010
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Annie is wrapping up an open house when she is abducted. Thrown into a van and taken to a strange cabin in the woods somewhere, she doesn't know where she is or anything about the man who is holding her captive. What she does know is that she must stay alive as long as possible in order for police to find her. A year later she survives, but only through a strength she wasn't sure she possessed. Told through sessions with her psychiatrist, Annie will relive that terrible time in her life. And with the help of a handsome detective, will figure out why and how this happened to her.
WOW is this book ever disturbing. I sometimes wonder about the mental health of the authors who write books like these- seriously, how could someone normal come up with such vile situations? Horrible images aside, however, and this book was incredible. The first half of the book is Annie talking about her time with The Freak, the man who abducted her. This was by far the hardest part of the book to read. I had to physically put the book down and walk away after each chapter. Go listen to a happy song or something just so I could go right back to the book and dive into the terror again. But the second part of the book was much better, as Annie is safe and learning to cope in the real world again. Chevy Stevens is an amazing writer, and her decision to tell the story through Annie's psychiatrist sessions couldn't have worked better. I found myself getting mad at Annie when she was weak, and cheering her on when she was strong. Unfortunately, when the big reveal at the end was finally unleashed, I felt it was slightly anti-climactic. Compared to all of the guesses I had in my head, the actually ending was not nearly as powerful. But the end certainly did not take away from the rest of the book.
Stevens is currently working on her next book, but Still Missing is not I will soon forget.
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Posted May 4, 2010
In Clayton Falls on Vancouver Island, thirtyish realtor Annie O'Sullivan hosts an open house in which hardly anyone visits. She is about to call it quits as a failed day when a nicely attired man arrives. Annie thinks she may have a sale, which would help her overcome the nasty taste of the argument she had with her mom. Instead he abducts her taking her to a remote shack in the mountains.
Annie eventually escapes after a year-long imprisonment by an obsessed lunatic. However, the ordeal is far from over as she visits a psychiatrist to explain her trepidations then and now since the police have not captured her psychopathic kidnapper who she fears will come back for her, but insolently refuses to be a victim a second time, physically or emotionally.
The ordeal is told by Annie to her psychiatrist is so emotional readers will cringe at what she went through, still going through and will be going through with one last twist. Annie makes the tale as the emotional scars will be with her for the rest of life. This is a one sitting tale by what may be the best debut thriller of the year.
Harriet Klausner
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Posted August 14, 2013
I did not want to finish this book because it had no redeeming qualities. There was not a bit of happiness or relief from its dark, negative narrative. Finished it anyway; sorry I did. Not worth spending that much time feeling bad.
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Posted June 6, 2011
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Posted June 3, 2011
This book was really good! The twists and how tge story all tied together, it was riveting. I'm actually a little sad i am done. I could not put this book down, it took me 3 days to read. Would highly recommend!
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Posted May 31, 2011
Have some kleenix ready this goes beyond a psychology thriller a must read
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Posted May 31, 2012
I would like to add my voice to the chorus of others proclaiming Chevy Stevens Still Missing an incredible success. It is so exciting to be one of those who discovers a truly talented author at the very beginning of her career! Often, one says about a debut novel, "Great story and their writing skills will get better as time and other novels progress".
In this case, however, I found Chevy not only is an outstanding story teller, but she also has honed her craft before this novel was ever done!" This is not to say that her writing won't grow as she continues to write, but she did come to the table with a great many cards in her hand already. Not the least of those "cards" is the ability to not only put together a cogent plot line all the way to the end, but to create a plot line that is engaging and keeps one guessing until the very last minute...even the last sentence which mad me catch my breath and think, "Of course!"
I did have to grin at a few reviewers who were unsettled by the presentation of the narrative throughout most of the book in the form of talk-therapy sessions. The author drives home the point again and again how deeply her horrific experiences affect her and that she doesn't seem to be able feel anything but fear. An experience like this one would logically leave one with an extremely flat affect when it comes to emotion. The whole point is that the protagonist decribes these awful experiences to her shrink very matter-of-factly because she thinks she can't afford to open the floodgates of her true emotions or she will be totally destroyed. Most people know denial is a common reaction to a traumatic event. This author is skilled enough to present that flat affect to the therapist and leave the gut-wrenching revelations to the memories in between.
Well done! I am not surprised the book has already been optioned for a film as is also her second one, Never Knowing,
which I am going right now to purchase and read.
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Posted May 27, 2012
I wasnot sure I would enjoy this given the dark subject but I did. Author leaves much of the horrors endured to the readers imagination but keeps the story moving.
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Posted May 1, 2012
I stopped reading about halfway through this book I was so disturbed by it. I found the story to be lacking and the violence against the main character to be extremely excessive and unnecessary. How anyone would read this as entertaining or relaxing is beyond me.
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"I would like to see an honest to goodness house walk of everyone that votes against 2A and see how many of them actually have weapons of their own already..."
Don't you realize that they are "special" and so deserve special rights to protect themselves and their families?
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LOL @ the Animal Farm reference, so true.
Go figure a politician says one thing and does another I expect many anti gun politicians own firearms. Most politicians will say what ever it takes to get the popular vote then do what ever they want personally.
Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." ~ Thomas Jefferson
Most anti-gun politicians are not against owning guns. They are against anyone else owning guns! In their (little and dysfunctional) minds it is all about power, who should have it and who should not.
They believe since they are high profile they need guns and security. The American public has the police to protect us..........which they are not responsible for doing.
Just be glad you don't have Diane Feinstein as your Senator. When she was in SF she had a gun prmit when no ordinary citizen could get one.
She has also said if it was up to her all guns would be banned from public ownership.She has stated that the time isn't right yet for her to get her gun ban passed but the time will come.
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Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, Reykjavik
City-center location
A 7-minute walk from the National Library and the coast, Radisson Blu Saga Hotel places you in the center of buzzing Reykjavík. Nearby sights include the adjacent University of Iceland campus and Vatnsmyri and Hljomskalagardur parks - both within 1 km of the hotel.
Guided museum tours
The National Museum of Iceland is a 6-minute walk and offers guided tours in English 3 times a week - great for history buffs. Laugavegur Boulevard, a 9-minute drive, is a local hotspot lined with restaurants, bars, and chic shops.
Seawater hot tub
Guests can choose from 3 different restaurants, including 1 with grill-themed dishes and another with an ice-cream bar. The spa includes a full gym and seawater hot tub, along with the Hársaga Salon for haircuts and beauty treatments.
Sea or city views
Earthy tones lend a snug warmth to the rooms, which feature views over either the city lights or the sea. There's free WiFi in all rooms, and bathrooms come with free spa products from Anne Semonin of Paris.
This is the third time we have stayed at this hotel over 18 years and it is always good.…
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Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $122
- Guest room
- Standard Room
- Business Room
- Standard Twin Room
- Suite
- Junior Suite
- Standard room
- Standard Guest Room
- Buisness Class Room
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Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 209 rooms
- Check-in time starts at 2 PM
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-in/out
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets not allowed
Extra people
- Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle *
- Free self parking
- Accessible parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Breakfast (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea in the lobby
- Health club
- Full-service spa
- Spa tub
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Sauna
- 24-hour business center
- One meeting room
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Hair salon
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Elevator/lift
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Television in lobby
- Disabled parking
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
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- Climate control
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room massage available
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Hair dryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Pay movies
- Satellite TV channels
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Mecca Spa. Services include massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, Reykjavik's small print
Also known as
- Radisson Reykjavik
- Radisson Reykjavík
- Reykjavík Radisson
- Radisson Blu Saga Hotel
- Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, Reykjavik
- Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, Reykjavik Reykjavik
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for ISK 5000 per night
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ISK 2500 per person (one way)
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 12 and 15 costs ISK 1250 (one way)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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