denmark hotels

Ålborg Hotels- Hotel Helnan Phønix

Since 1853 when Brigadier William von Haling’s vast 18th-century residence was converted into a hotel, this has been the smart choice of accommodation in Ålborg, Denmark’s fourth city. The heritage of this protected building is reflected within its grand dining halls and plush lounges. Vesterbro 77, 9000 Ålborg.

Dronninglund Hotels- Hotel Dronninglund Slot

Dronninglund Palace has played an important role in Danish history over the past 800 years. Today, within the pristine whitewashed walls is a luxurious hotel and restaurant in harmony with its heritage. Rooms are exquisite, and are excellent value. The original palace gardens are open to hotel guests. Slotsgade 8, 9330 Dronninglund.

Århus Hotels – Hotel Royal

The striking stained glass windows, huge tapestries, and modern art provide an uplifting introduction, and the stunning aquarium is an additional attraction at this sophisticated, busy city hotel. The individually appointed rooms are done out in soft hues and sport original artwork on the walls. One of Scandinavia’s top casinos is located here. Store Torv 4, 8000 Århus

Esbjerg Hotels- Hotel Hjerting

Located opposite one of Denmark’s most popular beaches at Ho Bugt, this old seaside hotel operates to a particularly high standard. Rooms are modern and stylish, and the restaurant offers both excellent views and goodquality modern Danish cuisine. The hotel’s English-style pub gets lively at weekends and throughout the summer. Strandpromenaden 1, 6710 Esbjerg.

ÅBENRÅ Hotels – Hotel Christie’s Sdr Hostrup Kro

Super-stylish stopover in the heart of rural South Jutland. Renowned cooking. Sdr Hostrup Østergade 21, 6200 Åbenrå.

ÅBYBRO Hotels – Søparken Modern hotel

Luxurious indoor swimming pool. Smart restaurant. Good place for children. Well located for the Fårup Aquapark. Søparken 1, 9440 Åbybro.

ÅBENRÅ Hotels – Hotel Knapp

Unusual and rather formal restauranthotel. A grand piano takes pride of place in the ballroom. Rooms are individually furnished. Stennevej 79, Stollig, 6200 Åbenrå.

ALLINGE BORNHOLM Hotels – Hotel Strandhotellet

Cosy, good-value inn with modern rooms. Beachside recreation area with indoor swimming pool and tennis courts. Sandvig, 3770 Allinge, Bornholm.

Farum Hotels – Hotel Bregnerød Kro

A roadside inn has stood in this hamlet, surrounded by deer-filled forests, for centuries. The original was destroyed by Swedish troops in 1700 but was rebuilt five years later, and it has continued to thrive ever since. The extensive use of light and dark woods throughout the thatched building creates a pleasing aesthetic that adds to the sense of comfort. Bregnorød Byvej 2, 3520 Farum

Fredensborg Hotels – Hotel Store Kro

The palatial establishment was built in 1723 for king Frederick IV. Adjacent to Fredensborg Castle, the Danish royal summer residence, Store Kro’s classical architecture is reflected in its regal bedrooms. This is a confident, assured hotel with helpful staff and great attention to detail. Slotgade 6, 3480 Fredensborg.

Fredericia Hotels – Hotel Kryb-I-ly Kro

This royal-appointed inn manages to combine informality with opulence under its huge thatched roof. Facilities include a mahogany-panelled library with log fire and a luxury sauna/solarium. Rooms are spacious and staff cheery and helpful. The extensive restaurant menu specializes in fresh fish and game. Taulov, 7000 Fredericia.

Havreholm Hotels – Hotel Havreholm Slot

This lakeside manor house near the stylish resort of Hornbæk gives a rather forbidding first impression. This is soon dissolved by the graceful white and pale green lobby, and the clean lines of Scandinavian design in the rooms. Guests can explore the parkland, which includes a splendid rose garden, or play golf. Kloterrisvej 4, 3100 Havreholm

ÅRS Hotels – Aars Hotel

Built in 1897 as a railway inn, now a modern hotel, with sauna. Impressive Danish/ French menu. Himmerlandsgade 111, 9600 Års.

BROBY Hotels – Hotel Brobyværk Kro

This historic inn, dating back to 1645 and set alongside the Odense River in rural Funen, specializes in traditional fish cuisine. Marsk-Billesvej 15, 5672 Broby.

ÅRHUS Hotels – Hotel Best Western Hotel Ritz

Luxury hotel in the city centre. Excellent restaurant with French/Danish cuisine; extensive wine cellar. Banegårdspladsen 12, 8000 Århus.

CHARLOTTENLUND Hotels – Hotel Shovshoved

A few minutes’ drive from chic Charlottenlund, and 20 minutes to Copenhagen. Modern interior; Mediterranean food. Strandvejen 267, 2920 Charlottenlund.

Henne Hotels – Hotel Kirkeby Kro

Gourmets from the whole of Denmark come here to sample the inventive modern cooking. The former Royal Palace chef Hans Beck Thomsen is regarded as among the nation’s best. The homely rooms feature paintings by Danish artist Johannes Larsen, who stayed here to paint the nearby lake. Strandvejen 234, 6854 Henne.

Jyderup Hotels – Hotel Bromølle Kro

This thatched highway inn proudly claims to be the oldest in Denmark (dating back to 1198). Pheasant and venison are among the specialities of an excellent kitchen. Compared to the pleasant, subdued tone of the public rooms, the vivid pinks, oranges, lime greens in the bedrooms might seem incongruous. Slagelsevej 78, 4450 Jyderup

Hørve Hotels – Hotel Dragsholm Slot

From bishop’s castle to royal palace and baron’s estate, Denmark’s oldest secular building is awash with 800 years of history. Situated by Nekselø Bay and several sheltered beaches, the whitewashed building is surrounded by woodland. The cellar restaurant serves Danish specialities. Dragsholm Alle, 4534 Hørve.

Jystrup Hotels – Skjoldenæsholm Hotel

Built in 1766, this elegant neo-Classical building is surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland. The hotel’s luxury suites feature marble bathrooms for sybaritic relaxation, while more active guests can choose from angling, walking, golf, or a trip to the nearby tram museum. The area was recently featured in the acclaimed Danish film, Festen. Skjoldenæsvej 106, 4174 Jystrup.

FREDENSBORG Hotels – Pension Bondehuset

A 180-year-old thatched farmhouse with panoramic views over Lake Esrum and Grib Forest. Salmon fishing, golf. Sørupvej 14, 3480 Fredensborg

HADERSLEV Hotels – Hotel Harmonien

A deceptively modern, smart city hotel: King Frederick VII danced in the banqueting hall in 1863. Friendly staff. Gåskærgade 19, 6100 Haderslev

FREDERICIA Hotels – Hotel Kronprinds Frederik

Comfortable, wellequipped modern hotel close to an area of outstanding natural beauty – and Legoland. Vestre Ringvej 96, 7000 Fredericia.

HELSINGØR Hotels – Hotel Marienlyst

Offering an impressive view of Kronborg Castle, this contemporary hotel includes an aquapark, casino and beach bar. Nordre Strandvej 2, 3000 Helsingør.

Køge Hotels – Hotel Vallø Slot

Expectations inevitably rise on the long drive up the tree-lined path to the brooding Vallø Castle, and the surroundings within landscaped grounds are certainly regal in this unsurpassable location. But despite the very romantic setting, much of the accommodation here is rather plain and unimaginative; two suites include spa-pools and luxurious four-poster beds. Slotsgade 1, Vallø, 4600 Køge.

HOVBORG Hotels – Hotel Hovborg Kro

A small river runs through the inn’s garden; angling opportunities. Traditional cooking. Adventure playground for kids. Holmeavej 2, 6682 Hovborg

KERTEMINDE Hotels – Tornøes Hotel

Popular harbourside hotel. Rooms are quite basic but the Danish cuisine is of a high standard. The café gets lively at weekends. Strandgade 2, 5300 Kerteminde.

HUNDESTED Hotels – Hotel Hundested Kro

A lively harbourside hotel in the industrial port of Hundested, renowned for delicious locally caught fish specialities. Nørregade 10, 3390 Hundested

Kolding Hotels – Hotel Radisson SAS Kolding-Fjord Hotel

A stylish modern hotel, set in a forest that slopes down to the fjord. Rooms are fashionably neutral and overlook the surrounding countryside. A handy location for nearby Legoland, Trapholt Museum of Modern Art, and the Hans Christian Andersen museum. Several golf courses nearby. Fjordvej 154, 6000 Kolding.

Millinge Hotels – Hotel Steensgaard Herregård

This grand manor house dates back to the 14th century. The tone is set by touches such as the Louis XIV desk in the sitting room and the Italian rococo furnishings in the ‘Yellow Room’. Surprisingly contemporary restaurant menu. The queen of Denmark often stays here during the autumn hunting season. Steensgaard, 5642 Millinge.

Millinge Hotels – Hotel Falsled Kro

It’s no wonder that most visitors to this upmarket retreat (originally a 16th-century smuggler’s inn) are loyal regulars. The culinary reputation of owner Jean-Louis Lieffroy reaches far beyond Danish borders. Here, the fresh produce of South Funen (the ‘Garden of Denmark’) is given a classical French twist. Assensvej 513, 5642 Millinge.

Næstved Hotels – Hotel Menstrup Kro

A vivacious place, especially at weekends when the large bars and lounges play host to live music and dancing. Other facilities include an indoor pool, a sauna and tennis courts. Rooms feature all mod-cons and the staff always have a smile. There is an interesting memorial to the Danish Hussar Regiment. Menstrup Bygade 29, 4700 Næstved

Kongensbro Hotels – Hotel Kongensbro Kro

Friendly family-run inn. All the rooms have great views across the biggest river in Denmark, the Gudenåen. Kongensbro 46, 4424 Kongensbro

Næstved Hotels – Hotel Hotel Vinhuset

Located in the old town, on the site of a former monastery, this 18th-century inn now makes a characterful yet smart hotel with stylishly modern rooms. Dinner is served in the ‘Vinhuset’ restaurant in the cellar, and there is a vaulted bar where Black Friar monks lived in the 15th century. Sct. Peders Kirkeplads 4, 4700 Næstved.

Lolland Hotels – Hotel The Cottage

The chic retreat on the quiet island of Lolland is situated close to a pretty beach and to Nysted, Denmark’s oldest harbour. Its English influence stems from the hotel’s original owners, two English teachers from a nearby music school, who created a home-from-home in 1920. The food is excellent – fish dishes are a speciality. Skansevej 19, 4880 Nysted, Lolland.

Nørre Nebel Hotels – Hotel Nymindegab Kro

With superb views across Jutland’s wild western landscape, its position makes it popular with deer hunters in autumn, bird watchers during the summer (bird sanctuary open April to August). Fish only is served in the restaurant, and there is a daily three-course menu. Good choice for families: pool, friendly staff. Nymindegab 1, 6830 Nørre Nebel.

Ribe Hotels – Hotel Dagmar

Ribe is Denmark’s oldest town, and the tremendously popular Dagmar its oldest hotel (built 1581). The small, unprepossessing house became a protected building in 1963 and there is a genuine respect for its history. The two restaurants are majestic – it almost feels like eating within a grand museum. Torvet 1, 6760 Ribe.

MUNKEBO Hotels – Hotel Munkebo Kro

Highway inn with a restrained décor under its vast thatched roof and tudor timbering. A good stop-off. Fjordvej 56-58, 5330 Munkebo.

ØLAND Hotels – Hotel Øland Kroen

An unusual mix of the old and new in this converted bakery. Small cottages in the nearby beech wood are also available. Hammershøj 29-31, 9460 Øland.

NYKØBING MORS Hotels – Hotel Sallingsund Færgekro

On the enchanting island of Mors, individualistic interiors created by celebrated decorator/florist Jan Munch Lassen. Sallingsundvej 104, 7900 Nykøbing Mors.

RØNDE Hotels – Hotel Hubertus Kroen

Intimate half-timbered inn built in 1710 within a pheasant-hunting area. There is a piano and log fire in the restaurant. Møllerup Gods, 8410 Rønde.

Skagen Hotels – Brøndums Hotel

Skagen’s luminous heath and dune landscape has been inspiring writers and artists since the 1800s, and Brøndums has become the place to stay. Hans Christian Andersen was just one of its illustrious guests. The hotel’s special atmosphere makes up for its small rooms. The Skagen Museum next door has a fine collection of landscape paintings. Anchersvej 3, 9990 Skagen.

Svendborg Hotels – Hotel Valdemars Slot

This 17th-century treasure, one of Denmark’s largest privately owned palaces, enjoys a commanding position within a beachside forest. At night, it’s eerily quiet, with only the Baltic wind for company – there is no reception or on-call staff. Each room is furnished with antiques and few modern conveniences (no TV). Slotsalleen 100, 5700 Svendborg.

Bornholm Hotels – Hotel Østersøen

Apartment-style comfort in the idyllic island town of Svaneke. Each apartment features a kitchenette, reception room with phone and television, and one, two or three bedrooms. Rooms overlook either the cheerful harbour or the hotel’s sheltered back garden and swimming pool. Beach and tennis courts 5 minutes’ walk. Havnebryggen 5, 3740 Svaneke, Bornholm.

Sydals Hotels – Hotel Baltic

Understated elegance underpins the Baltic’s modish sophistication, and the hotel continually delights the eye. Rooms are individually designed with antique furnishings from across Europe, and most have sea views. A gourmet restaurant, and vintage wine-tasting evenings are another classy touch. A real gem. Havbo 29, 6470 Sydals.

RØNNE BORNHOLM Hotels – Hotel Fredensborg

Ideally located near woods and a small beach, and highly regarded Danish cuisine. Smart rooms, some with balconies. Strandvejen 116, 3700 Rønne, Bornholm

SKAGEN Aalbæk Hotels – Hotel gl. Kro

Modern hotel on the site of a 19th-century inn, with a dose of country spirit with a healthy dinner menu. Eco-friendly policies. Skagensvej 42, 9982 Aalbæk.

SILKEBORG Hotels – Hotel Svostrup Kro

Cosy inn by the Gudenå lake with fine views of the Gjern hills. Relaxed company, hearty Danish cuisine. Paddle steamer trips. Svostrupvej 58-60, 8600 Silkeborg

SVANEKE BORNHOLM Hotels – Hotel Siemsens Gaard

Beautifully restored 17thcentury merchant’s house with stunning views across the harbour. Fine seafood restaurant. Havnebryggen 9, 3740 Svaneke, Bornholm.

Thyholm Hotels – Hotel Tambohus Kro

This harbourside inn, directly opposite the island of Jegindø, is located on the site of a Viking base. Today, this traditional fishing area is popular with nature-lovers and seafood connoisseurs. Rooms are functional; several have views across the fjord. The restaurant is famous for its speciality, fried eel. Tambohuse, 7790 Thyholm.

Vejby Strand Hotels – Hotel Havgården

The emphasis is on relaxation and tranquillity at this old-fashioned farmhouse: rooms have no phones and there is no television. Appreciate the silence and the secluded beaches nearby, or sample an excellent Danish/French menu utilizing fresh ingredients from the inn’s vegetable gardens. The rococo-style rooms are at ground level, by the gardens. Strandlyvej 1, 3210 Vejby Strand

Tórshavn Streymoy Hotels – Hotel Hafnia

In the heart of one of the largest towns of the Faroes, this traditional hotel commands a fine view over the harbour and the old town. Excellent Danish/French menu as well as Faroese fish specialities in the restaurant. Good access to both the airport and ferries. The international dialling code for Streymoy is 298. Áarvegur 4-10, FO-110 Tórshavn, Streymoy

Vejle Hotels – Munkebjerg Hotel

High in the hills of the Munkebjerg Forest, this top-class hotel offers everything from a professional golf course and museum to a casino, nightclub, bakery and butcher. Rooms combine clean Danish design with modern comforts. Panorama restaurant with breathtaking views across the fjord. Munkebjerg 125, 7100 Vejle

TÓRSHAVN STREYMOY Hotels – Hotel Föroyar

Arguably the pick of hotels in the Faroes, and the best view. Bright, airy rooms. See Hotel Hafnia above for dialling code to Streymoy. Vió Oyggjavegin, FO-110 Tórshavn, Streymoy

VÁGAR Hotels – Hotel Vágar

Modern facilities among the natural beauty of the region. Hiking, fishing and sailing trips around the cliffs can be arranged. The international dialling code to Vágar is 298. FO-380 Sørvágur

TÓRSHAVN STREYMOY Hotels – Hotel Skansin Guesthouse

Friendly and clean, but rather basic. Convenient for ferries. See Hotel Hafnia above for dialling code to Streymoy. Jekaragøta, FO-110 Tórshavn, Streymoy.

VIBY Hotels – Hotel Viby Kro

Located next to the railway station, this traditional town inn comes complete with smoky bar and hearty Scandinavian fare. Rooms are quite basic but homely. Skolvej 1, 4130 Viby.