Cruising From Copenhagen

Editor’s Choice: Best ‘Four-Star’ Hotel

The Facts: In the spring of 2009 Scandic Hotels breathed new life into the renowned Palace Hotel at City Hall Square. The long-established landmark and hotel, built in 1910, got a complete make-over to its rooms, restaurant, bar and lobby area.
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Editor’s Choice: Copenhagen’s ‘Coolest’ Hotel

The Facts — Situated near Copenhagen’s attractive City Hall and Denmark’s National Museum, Clarion Collection Hotel TwentySeven hangs its hat on being an “uncomplicated” hotel. Continue Reading »

Editor’s Choice: Copenhagen’s ‘Greenest’ Hotel

The Facts: Like all properties in the Scandic chain, Scandic Copenhagen takes its corporate responsibility seriously. For example, the Scandic chain used to transport 4 million bottles of water annually to its hotels. That was unsustainable, management felt, which is why the chain now invests in the best water there is — H2O from its own tap. In guest rooms, where everything is 97 percent recyclable, you’ll find attractive hand-blown glass water bottles. Either fill from your sink or from water dispensers that serve still or sparkling. Your cost: $0. You’ll also find fair-trade coffee, and mostly organic foods in the excellent Napa restaurant. The Scandic chain recently entered a partnership with renowned chef Jamie Oliver to provide healthy, nutritious cuisine for guests.

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Editor’s Choice: Denmark’s Largest Hotel

Facts: As Denmark’s largest hotel, the Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel provides spectacular views of Copenhagen from its upper floors. The hotel features Casino Copenhagen as well as four restaurants: the 25th-floor Dining Room restaurant, with outstanding views; an international kitchen, Mamas & Papas; a classic Japanese restaurant, Kyoto; and one of the city’s best Thai restaurants, The Blue Elephant. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from City Hall Square. Continue Reading »

Editor’s Choice: Most Convenient To The Airport

Facts: Located next to Copenhagen Airport and just 15 minutes from the city center, the 382-room, 5-star Hilton Copenhagen Airport is connected to Terminal 3 by a covered walkway and connected to Copenhagen’s city center by train, metro, bus or free bicycles that the hotel makes available for guests in this bike-friendly city.
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Editor’s Choice: Best ‘Boutique’ Hotel

Facts: The Nimb Hotel is a boutique, luxury hotel that opened in 2008 in the heart of Tivoli Gardens, the amusement park that has been operating in Copenhagen since 1843.
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Editor’s Choice: Copenhagen’s Best ‘Design’ Hotel

Facts: One of three Radisson SAS hotels in Copenhagen, the five-star Radisson SAS Royal is a registered historic building for the work of renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen, who designed not only the building — Copenhagen’s first skyscraper at 20 stories — but also most of the furnishings within it, including the swan and egg chairs in the lobby. Continue Reading »

Editor’s Choice: Best ‘Away From Town’ Hotel

Facts: Four miles north of Copenhagen and 100 yards from the sea, Skovshoved Hotel is a lovely three-story hotel set in a charming former fishing village. Rated one of the world’s top 50 hottest hotels (by Condé Nast), Skovshoved Hotel is decorated in a light and simple Scandinavian style with tasteful art that complements the beautiful setting. For an authentic pub atmosphere, you won’t do better than the Skovshoved Pub next door. Have a Carlsberg and a Gammel Dansk and chat up the locals.
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Editor’s Choice: Copenhagen’s Coziest Hotel

Facts: The modern and elegant four-star Imperial Hotel has been completely renovated recently, with the striking lobby and the restaurant enjoying attractive facelifts. A whole floor of rooms are dedicated to the classical furniture and timeless design of the Danish designer icon Børge Mogensen. Continue Reading »

Editor’s Choice: Copenhagen’s Grandest Hotel

Facts: A landmark building overlooking the lovely Kongens Nytorv (King’s New Square) in the heart of Copenhagen, Hotel D’Angleterre is the Danish capital’s grandest hotel, providing traditional, luxury lodging with personalized service. Continue Reading »