Frederiksstaden Copenhagen, Denmark
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design ClassicOutside the door
Gilded royal lodgings
Gilded plaster moldings, crystal chandeliers, and Danish Golden Age oil paintings bring grand eighteenth-century French style to the marble lobby.
What it’s good at
Notable
Hosting Danish nobility and literary travellers since 1848, grounded in centuries of aristocratic Frederiksstaden history.
Listed
French neoclassical revival styling carried through stately salons, Louis XVI flourishes, and private quarters.
Listed
Traditional hospitality revived in 1991, offering quiet meetings and private banquets near Amalienborg Palace.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bredgade's antique shops and art galleries sit just outside, with Amalienborg Palace and the Marmorkirken dome a short walk away.
The rooms
Louis XVI styling pairs with organic Yrolí bath amenities, while higher-tier suites add Carpe Diem beds and dedicated lounge access.
The gym
- Gym
- Complimentary on-site fitness room.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Brasserie Hugo
French and Italian classics lead the Mediterranean menu, served alongside cocktails shaken under crystal chandeliers.
At the table
The secluded courtyard terrace opens during warmer months for quiet afternoon drinks and glasses of wine.
How it began
First opened in 1848 for visiting royalty, the building later served as headquarters for Denmark's Communist Party before its 1991 reopening.
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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.