City Hall Square / Indre By

Hotel Danmark

★★★★★

Hotel Danmark is a stylish small hotel in one of the most convenient spots in Copenhagen, on Vester Voldgade, a few minutes' walk from the City Hall Square and Tivoli, in the area between the square and Slotsholmen that the city calls its cultural district. Like Hotel SP34 and Hotel Ottilia, it belongs to the Danish Brochner Hotels group, and it describes itself as a place where design meets culture: a boutique hotel of 89 deluxe rooms and suites, with a calm, minimalist interior and custom-made furniture whose lines and colours echo the historic buildings of the neighbourhood, among them Thorvaldsens Museum, whose ochre walls and painted halls are just around the corner. The rooms take their palette from the hotel's green and white facade, and they are designed for comfort, with good beds and well-planned bathrooms, while the suites give more space for longer stays or special occasions. The hotel's two outdoor spaces set it apart from many central hotels: a rooftop terrace with views over the rooftops and spires of the old town, and a sheltered courtyard. Breakfast is served in the Vineyard, a cosy, urban space styled as a vineyard, and it is an organic buffet with fresh bakery goods, cereals, yoghurt with homemade toppings, fruit and juices. The location could hardly be better for sightseeing: the City Hall Square and Tivoli are about five minutes away, the National Museum, Christiansborg and Thorvaldsens Museum are a short walk, Stroget starts at the corner of the square, and Central Station is within easy walking distance. Canal tours depart from nearby Ved Stranden and Nyhavn. Rates are in the upper-middle range for Copenhagen, reflecting the hotel's design and its position, but they remain well below those of the city's luxury hotels. For couples and culture lovers who want a quiet, stylish base right in the centre, Hotel Danmark is one of the best choices in its class.

Location logic: you can walk almost everywhere from here. Mornings at the National Museum or Christiansborg, afternoons on Stroget or in the Latin Quarter, and evenings at Tivoli are all within a few minutes, and the train from Central Station takes you to the airport and on day trips. Vester Voldgade is a busy road, so ask for a room on the courtyard side if you are a light sleeper.

Room advice: the deluxe rooms are comfortable for couples, and the suites suit longer stays or anyone who wants more space. On a fine evening, take a drink up to the rooftop terrace for the view across the old town, one of the hotel's best features. Breakfast in the Vineyard is worth including.

Who it suits: couples, culture lovers and design-minded travellers who want a quiet, stylish hotel in the heart of the city. Families may find the rooms limited and should compare the Tivoli Hotel. For a livelier neighbourhood with the group's free Wine Hour, choose Hotel SP34 in the Latin Quarter.