Best Luxury Hotels in Denmark

This hotel is centrally located in the Latin Quarter and despite its 5* rating, its luxury is beautifully laid-back and welcoming. The listed modernist building was once a bold and stark department store but is now full of geometric shapes, rich colours, and soft fabrics. Soundproofed rooms have a retro glamour, there’s a peaceful courtyard garden with olive and fig trees and lavender, and bikes can be hired.

Copenhagen’s vibrant North Harbour district welcomes Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn – the first of this Marriott Bonvoy collection to open in Europe. The hotel design takes inspiration from the heritage of the Fairfield country retreat with a light and modern Scandinavian style that is simple, timeless and contemporary. This aesthetic runs throughout the entire hotel’s public spaces and 222 guestrooms, 20 of which offer sea views. Guests can enjoy a complimentary healthy breakfast, and there is a convenient 24/7 market for guest convenience and a fitness centre too. The relaxed waterfront setting in the charming Århusgadekvarteret neighbourhood is a creative hub with good transport connections to the rest of the city Based on the principles of a “Five-minute City,” public transport, city districts, local facilities, green areas and the waterfront are all within five minutes reach.

Just north of Copenhagen’s city centre is the unforgettable Park Lane Copenhagen, housed in a historic building with chic and timeless décor. Formerly Strand Teatret cinema, the hotel has undergone extensive renovation to create the boutique haven that exists today is proudly a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. There is a unique selection of deluxe guestrooms, suites and apartments to choose from including the sophisticated two-bedroom Øregaard apartment with its own terrace and stunning views over Øregårdsparken. The former ballroom has been tastefully transformed into luxurious suites with high ceilings and original chandeliers. Guests can make the most of a gourmet dining experience in the on-site restaurant and outdoor terrace which serves traditional cuisine with an experimental, modern twist. There is also a relaxing wine bar for guests to lounge in and enjoy the exquisite wine selection. The hotel provides sophisticated options for professional engagements.

The Darling Art & Design Guest House lies in the centre of Copenhagen and is surrounded by beauty and history. This boutique hotel has been carefully decorated with the best of modern Danish design in mind. Accommodation options feature The Classic, a fully equipped 70m2 residence which offers guests every modern comfort in an idyllic central location with views of iconic Copenhagen landmarks. However, The Grand offers all this and more including 100m2 of space and The Balcony, a private outdoor space with stunning, up-close views of the Church of the Holy Spirit. Private dining is available on site and arrangements can be made with private chefs or local establishments to deliver a meal to remember. Art is at the heart of The Darling and has been expertly curated and displayed around the property for guests to simply enjoy or purchase. The venue is ideal of functions or business meetings and events.

Just a stone’s throw from some of Copenhagen’s iconic landmarks, including The Little Mermaid, you’ll find the beautiful Babette Guldsmeden hotel. In the historic centre of Copenhagen, this boutique hotel offers 98 guestrooms including spacious rooms, deluxe suites and features the 4-person loft with a private balcony. Guests are invited to enjoy the gastronomic delights on offer at Skagen Fiskerestaurant lounge and courtyard. The hotel offers guests views of the courtyard and the Mediterranean-inspired Orangerie. Guests can unwind in the idyllic rooftop spa where a unique blend of blissful Balinese and Nordic features combine to offer you total relaxation and views over the city skyline. There are also two fully equipped meeting rooms for more professional endeavours. This hotel is pet friendly.

Built in 2020, the bright industrial design of this Radisson RED brought the city’s second-ever chain hotel, a three-minute walk away from its sister property. Guests can dine in the Atrium Bar and Restaurant or grab something quicker at the snack bar/deli, as well as lingering over drinks in the lounge. Book one of 78 bedrooms and suites, in a monochrome colour palette, with pops of rouge in a nod to the group’s name, and wake up to a Scandinavian cold-cut breakfast. There’s also a gym and parking area with electric charging points.

An international chain hotel is a rarity in Aarhus, but the Radisson group steps up to the plate with this award-winning property. It’s right next to the ARoS Art Museum and near the Den Gamle By, offering standard, family and interconnecting rooms, as well as a Presidential Suite with a separate living space. The hotel’s RAA Nordic Brasserie & Bar is reflective of Nordic nature, with the food and decor inspired by the elements of fire, air, water and earth – its atrium of an Aarhus skylight serves as a striking overhead centrepiece.

Now an expansive spa retreat and medical centre, this chic hotel was once a sanitorium used by Danish royalty. These days guests can take advantage of a variety of holistic services including acupuncture, reflexology, dentistry, psychiatry and physiotherapy. A huge pool and thermal suite aid relaxation in this dreamily peaceful spot. However, for those seeking activity, there are wellness talks, cookery workshops, live concerts and the opportunity to take the icy but glittering waters of the Oresund from the beach opposite. Continuing the healthy living theme, Kurhotel Skodsborg’s three restaurants provide critically acclaimed, delicious and nutritious fresh gourmet meals.

The Latin Quarter of Aarhus is a real gem – and it’s this beautiful neighbourhood that’s home to the seductive Villa Provence. Colourful retro movie prints, cosy antique French furnishings and contemporary style pieces adorn the 35 allergy-free bedrooms and four suites here. The hotel caters ably for solo travellers, with single rooms meaning you can avoid a supplement if staying alone. While larger suites provide separate sleeping and seating areas, oversized bathtubs, work desks and terraces. A charming cobbled courtyard with a bubbling fountain and artisan floristry sits at the villa’s centre – a lovely setting to enjoy breakfast or an alcoholic beverage.

This gorgeous hotel has a fairy tale façade in the fairy tale setting of Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens. Its Moorish arches, towers, and minarets point the way to impeccable interiors with clean lines of Danish design enhanced by crystal chandeliers, candles, lanterns and flamboyant flower arrangements. All 38 rooms are unique with a harmonious blend of Nordic design, art and antiques, and the best in-room tech. Guests can enjoy a rooftop pool and small fitness room. Food and drink options are excellent with a brasserie, open sandwich restaurant, vegetarian restaurant, cake shop, and cocktail bar.

Constructed in 1912, this building served as the Danish Post and Telegraph Office. Despite its neo-Baroque facade, Villa Copenhagen is thoroughly modern and promotes a sociable, homely vibe. On-trend with its sleek and chic Scandi design, it has 390 rooms, a brasserie (serving a fusion of organic local European and North African cuisine), a wine bar and a convivial courtyard. Climb to the rooftop terrace where you’ll find a 25-metre eco-heated outdoor pool, gym, sauna and hidden herb garden. The hotel is located next to Central Station and opposite Tivoli Gardens, just 15 minutes from the airport. Look out for its private art collection – arguably the finest in the city.

Centrally located in the charming Christianhavn neighbourhood, the five-star NH Collection Copenhagen, is the first NH Hotel in Scandinavia. Occupying a unique historical building, overlooking the harbour, the hotel presents 394 rooms and suites, two restaurants, a bar, lounge area and seven flexible rooms for small-to-large-scale meetings of up to 252 people – so appeals to business and leisure guests alike. The chic and calm interior is inspired by the industrial and cosmopolitan atmosphere of the city and its lively harbour. The hotel has a proud focus on sustainability which is evident in the green sedum roof, use of seawater to cool the building, intelligent control of light and indoor climate and choice of sustainable materials.