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Hotel d’Angleterre. Copenhagen
Set in the Kongens Nytorv at the heart of Copenhagen, the D’Angleterre is a five-star hotel which has been perennially popular with discerning travellers. The building we see today was largely reconstructed in the early twentieth century after being damaged by fire, but both before and since it has played a pivotal part in Danish society.
Countless celebrities have visited over recent decades, but those interested in more serious historical connections will be interested to know that Field Marshall Rommel stayed when the hotel was requisitioned by German troops during World War II. Hans Christian Andersen is another, more agreeable, former resident.
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Hotel Dagmar. Ribe.
“Those who have not been to Ribe and stayed at the “Hotel Dagmar” -- or heard the quarterly chimes from the Cathedral -- have not experienced Denmark.“ - Andreas Vinding, Auhor.
The Hotel Dagmar is reputed to be the oldest hotel in Denmark’s oldest city, located next door to its 900 year-old cathedral. Most of the present building was constructed in 1581 after a fire the previous year had obliterated the previous building to stand on the square. After being a private residence, the building went on to be the home of the city’s mayors, until becoming an inn at the turn of the nineteenth century. It was given the name Dagmar in 1912 - derived from the city’s connection with Queen Dagmar during the 13th century.
The hotel offers a total of 50 guest rooms and is located some 20 miles south of Esbjerg.
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More period and historic accommodation throughout Denmark
Aalborg
Scheelsminde. First built in the early 1800‘s, the hotel has been extended with more contemporary wings over recent years. Expedia | Booking.com
The Helnan Phoenix Hotel. Originally built as a palace for one Brigadier Wiliam Von Halling in 1783, it was turned into a hotel some 70 years later. The Helnan Phoenix is Aalborg’s largest hotel. Booking.com
Blommenslyst
Blommenslyst Kro. Built in 1800, this former “Royal Privileged” stagecoach inn offers 52 rooms located in a separate wing. TripAdvisor | Expedia
Copenhagen
Hotel Danmark Copenhagen. Parts of this listed building date from around 1790. Originally both a confectioners and an inn, the hotel today offers over 80 guest rooms. LateRooms
Hotel Kong Arthur. A classically furnished four-star hotel dating from 1882. Booking.com | Expedia
Phoenix Copenhagen. Reputed to date back to the 17th century, the Phoenix is said to have been frequented by various members of the European nobility during its existence. Booking.com
Fredensborg
Fredensborg Store Kro. This pretty inn has a history inextricably tied up with that of the nearby castle. Built as ‘The Kings Inn’, its original function was to accommodate additional dignitaries and royal visitors to the castle itself. Expedia
Horsens
Bygholm Park Hotel. An attractive manor house dating from 1775, Bygholm Park offers in excess of 100 guest rooms. Booking.com | Expedia
Millinge
Falsled Kro. Pretty sixteenth century inn, formerly the haunt of smugglers. TripAdvisor | Expedia
Naestved
First Hotel Mogenstrup Kro. An old country inn with a country club ambience. Expedia
Odense
Clarion Collection Hotel Plaza. With a modern interior and facilities, the facade of this Odense hotel dates from the 1800‘s. Expedia
Randers
Hotel Randeres. The classic interior of this - the oldest hotel in the province of North Arhus -is indicative of its 19th century origins. Expedia
Roskilde
Sønderho
Sønderho Inn. A cosy, 14-room, traditional inn dating back to 1722. TripAdvisor
Vejle
Bredal Kro. Granted a Royal License in 1847, Bredal Kro began life as a farmhouse. Expedia
West Jutland
Hotel Ringkjoebing. Built around 1600, this former merchant’s house has been a hotel since the early nineteenth century. TripAdvisor
Any suggestions for period accommodation in Denmark is most welcome. Boutique hotels in Copenhagen and other cities are, of course, of great interest, but we particularly like to feature inns and other places that are distinctly ‘off the beaten track’. Those associated with historical icons of Denmark are our priority, but all heritage accommodation offering excellent service and hospitality can be included. Please note that any building should have retained as much of its period character as possible. Thank you.
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