Best Copenhagen hotel for: historic grandeur
Heritage meets modern grandeur in this legendary hotel whose story began as far as 1755. A young French servant, Jean Marchal, had fallen in love with the daughter of the chef of the royal palace in Copenhagen, Marie Coppy. Sharing a love for the culinary arts, and the desire to present this passion to His Majesty King Frederik V of Denmark and his family, the couple established a restaurant serving the aristocracy with the support of the king. This was the beginning of d’Angleterre, which went on to become a Palace and one of the city’s most highly regarded hotels. Since that time, the hotel has played host to countless famous celebrities, dignitaries, and royalty, and to this day it is a go-to for luxury hotel connoisseurs. In 2013, the grande dame marked the beginning of its latest chapter as it emerged from what’s said to be the most ambitious hotel restoration in Danish history. Retaining the historic features of this neoclassic palace, this three-year transformation saw the reimagination and modernization of each storied space behind the hotel’s instantly recognizable white façade, from its 92 sumptuous rooms and suites, including the palatial Royal Suite, to decadent dining rooms, a Champagne bar, and art-filled lobby. Still today, the character of this property is felt through every room, whether dining at the French-Nordic, Michelin-starred Marchal restaurant, sipping bubbles in Balthazar Champagne Bar or unwinding in the hotel’s 2,000-square-foot, marble-clad spa.
Address: Hotel D’Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 Copenhagen, Denmark
Website: dangleterre.com
Price: Doubles from about $653