Copenhagen must be one of the top cities when it comes to design hotels – you’re simply spoilt for choice with Scandi-style bedrooms, minimal design, cool lobbies and contemporary surroundings to stay in. You constantly hear about new openings – from the elegant, 5-star Nobis Hotel that opened its doors last September and then the luxuriously cosy Hotel Sanders in November, to the new Hotel Herman K opening this June in an old transformer station.
Last week while I was in Copenhagen for 3 Days of Design – the city’s annual design event which sees brands opening their showrooms up and unveiling new concepts – I stayed at Hotel Danmark, which opened last May. Like the ever popular boutique hotel SP34 (possibly the most instagrammed place to stay in CPH? – you can see my review here), the 89-bedroom hotel is part of the Brøchner Hotel group, so you can be confident in knowing what you’re getting – ticking all the boxes with a stylish urban look, unique headboards, great breakfasts and a wine hour everyday at 5pm. Yes I’d stay here just for the wine hour too…
Hotel Danmark has lots going for it, none more so than its location – right in the heart of Copenhagen and a few brisk steps from cultural neighbours such Denmark’s National Museum, Thorvaldsen Museum and Glyptoteket. It’s comprised of two connecting buildings, centred around a small outdoor courtyard where you can eat breakfast in finer weather. The 18th century side has retained its original details, while the entrance of the 1960s block has been clad in gleaming, green tiles and decked with plants, helping give the impression of a welcoming urban oasis.
The bedrooms at Hotel Danmark vary in size, from compact single rooms and bunk beds (‘cool bunker-like vibe on a luxury scale…’) to cosy doubles and generous suites. They’re warmer and more inviting than SP34’s stark, minimal rooms, with dark forest green walls, moveable leather headboards and brass details. The look is smart and masculine yet cosy and simple.
I stayed in a double standard room, which you can see in the pictures here. The large double bed (really two singles pushed together) is framed by a minimal black structure that also connects to adjustable bedside tables and reading lights. The linen is crisp and white, while soft turquoise cushions and knitted blankets provide a homely touch.
In my room I had a small shower room and toilet, simply decorated with utilitarian white tiles, as well as a neat, black marble vanity station and sink in the bedroom itself. I can imagine this would be ideal if there’s two of you and one of you wants to shower and the other get ready but still have a mirror to hand. A nice touch is the small tray with a kettle and teabags, though I would ideally like to see some bottled water and a Nespresso machine in the room, as my ultimate hotel experience is having that first cup of coffee in bed! Oh the luxury.
The lobby is intimate and softly lit, with a brass-clad bar that doubles as an informal reception desk. Breakfast is taken in another cosy room, sunken into the floor, with a contemporary roaring fire and mid-century furniture. There’s an expansive buffet of organic treats, with fresh smoothies, buttery pastries, boiled eggs and little glass pots of fruit, yoghurt and granola mixtures. There’s even prosecco if you fancy celebrating!
I was so busy during my stay I didn’t even make it to the rooftop and bar at Hotel Danmark, which offers a 360-degree view across Copenhagen. It’s also open to non-guests, so it’s a good place to bookmark if you want a glass of wine looking over Tivoli gardens and the rest of the city.
Hotel Danmark should definitely be on your list if you want to stay somewhere in Copenhagen with both great design and a good location. And with doubles from £131, it’s a fairly reasonable option for a short city break.
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All images Cate St Hill, except photo of the bathroom, courtesy Brochner Hotels
[Disclosure: My visit at Hotel Danmark was hosted by Montana, Erik Jørgensen and Louis Poulsen as part of 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen]
