Hotel Alexandra is a hotel for people who care about Danish design. It stands on H.C. Andersens Boulevard, facing the Tivoli and City Hall area, and it is known for furnishing its rooms with classic Danish pieces from the mid-twentieth century, so that your stay doubles as a lesson in the chairs, lamps and tables that made Danish design famous. The result is a calm, wood-toned, slightly retro look with comfortable rooms and a friendly, traditional service. The location is excellent for sightseeing: Tivoli, City Hall Square, Strøget, the Glyptotek and the National Museum are all within a short walk, and Central Station is close enough for easy airport and day-trip travel. Rates are in the upper-middle range, which is fair for the location and the design interest. Room sizes differ, and some are on the compact side, so check the category and what is included when you book. The boulevard is a busy road, so ask for a quiet room if you are a light sleeper. Breakfast, bar and any extras differ by offer and season, so check the details before you book.
The furniture is the draw. Danish design from the 1950s and 1960s, with pieces by well-known designers, runs through the rooms and public areas, and it is a pleasure to sit on a chair that you would otherwise see only in a museum. It is a good complement to a visit to the Designmuseum Danmark, which explains the story behind the objects.
The hotel is well placed for walking. You can reach Tivoli in minutes, the City Hall Square is just beside it and the pedestrian streets of the old town start a short stroll away. In the evening, Vesterbro is across the boulevard and the station, with a wide choice of restaurants and bars. The metro and the main railway station put the airport within easy reach.
Who it suits
Design lovers, couples and first-time visitors who want a central hotel with character. It is a good choice if you prefer a traditional, quiet hotel to a party-style place. If you want a contemporary, boutique feel with a bar scene, look at Nobis; if you want a lakeside or harbour setting, look at the other hotels in this guide.
Why stay here
- ✓Classic Danish design furniture
- ✓Near Tivoli and City Hall Square
- ✓Walk to Strøget
- ✓Walk to the Glyptotek
- ✓Close to Central Station
- ✓Traditional, friendly service
- ✓Calm wood-toned interiors
- ✓Breakfast available
Good questions
Where is Hotel Alexandra?+
On H.C. Andersens Boulevard, in the Tivoli and City Hall Square area.
What makes it a design hotel?+
The rooms and public areas are furnished with classic mid-century Danish design pieces.
Is it noisy?+
The boulevard is busy, so ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper.
