Middelalderbyen Copenhagen, Denmark
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Venetian palazzo showpiece
A soaring glass atrium with checkerboard marble tiles channels the lively glamour of an Italian palazzo into central Copenhagen.
“The interiors combine vintage charm—think sexy red-tasseled room keys and red-and-white checkered bathrooms—with modern Scandinavian approachability…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Tonen Agency references Venetian palazzos, contrasting peach-toned bedrooms with a light-flooded atrium.
Notable
An 1899 Italianate townhouse that once hosted mid-century icons like Marlene Dietrich.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper*.
It’s set in a lovingly restored 19th-century building with cinematographically styled public spaces, especially the central courtyard’s candy-striped banquettes and checkerboard tiles.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The hotel stands in Indre By, with City Hall Square and Tivoli Gardens both a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms are finished in muted peach and velvet, and bathrooms stand out with graphic red-and-white tiles.
The gym
- Gym
- 24/7 fitness centre equipped with cardio and strength equipment; city bike rentals on-site.
Restaurant
Donna
Pink velvet banquettes sit under high-gloss red ceilings, where tables share house-made pastas and pizzette al tartufo.
the 109-room, Venetian-inspired Hotel Bella Grande that opened in January 2025 – a true standout among the many more muted Scandinavian design hotels.
How it began
The 1899 Italianate townhouse welcomed guests like Judy Garland and Marlene Dietrich before local group Cofoco restored it.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.