Hotel Review: Hotel D'Angleterre in Copenhagen

Visitors to Copenhagen have many options when choosing accommodations. From boutique hotels brimming with hygge (the Danish term for coziness) to ultra-modern properties that embrace minimalist design, there’s something to suit just about every type of traveler. 

But if it’s more of a traditional and elegant atmosphere that clients are after, the five-star Hotel D’Angleterre checks all the boxes: luxurious rooms, an ideal location, gourmet dining and top-notch service. The historical restaurant-turned-hotel — established in 1755 in a neoclassical palace and later updated — is considered one of Denmark’s top places to stay.

A couple of hours before D’Angleterre’s 3 p.m. check-in time, I arrived at its lobby, where the friendly attentive staff stored my luggage while I had lunch at the on-site restaurant. The lobby boasts sophisticated charm, with a gold dome, grand chandeliers, gleaming marble floors softened with lilac-and-cream rugs, light-gray walls and towering floral arrangements. 

D’Angleterre also houses a diverse collection of original art, including works by Andy Warhol. Oil paintings, lithographs and watercolors are displayed throughout the lobby, halls and guestrooms. During an extensive two-year renovation that ended in 2013, all 90 rooms and suites were overhauled. No two are alike, but all feature modern touches such as Dux beds and high-end entertainment systems from Bang & Olufsen. Some of the hotel’s largest and most luxurious suites are inspired by famous Danes, including authors Hans Christian Andersen and Karen Blixen. 

I stayed in a spacious one-bedroom suite, complete with a living room furnished with a pair of deep-cushioned sofas, accent tables, a desk, plush cream carpeting and tall windows with thick curtains. A long hallway led to the bedroom, which was a warm and inviting space with crisp white bedding, a classic tufted headboard and a wall-to-wall wardrobe. The marble bathroom — stocked with organic hair and body products from the hotel’s award-winning spa, Amazing Space — featured a deep soaking tub, a glass-enclosed shower and a vintage-style sink.

The hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, the Michelin-starred Marchal, serves delectable, beautifully plated dishes inspired by French and Nordic cuisines. From my window table, I enjoyed views of the city while indulging in a three-course chef’s choice lunch menu.

Marchal’s breakfast buffet is pleasing to both the eyes and palate, with meat and cheese platters, fresh fruit, cereals, little jars of yogurt and pastries arranged on multitiered glass stands. There’s also a menu of made-to-order dishes.

Guests can work off the culinary treats at the fully equipped fitness area and indoor pool. In addition, Amazing Space pampers clients with facials, massages and other treatments. I was more in the mood for a little retail therapy and didn’t have to go far; the hotel is just steps away from Copenhagen’s popular pedestrian shopping street Stroget, which tempts with a variety of local and international brands.

D’Angleterre enjoys a prime location on Kongens Nytorv, a large public square; there’s a metro station located only a few minutes away (by foot), making it quick and easy to get to the airport. The property is within easy walking distance of popular attractions, too, including Copenhagen’s iconic Nyhavn waterfront district that delights with its picturesque boats, candy-colored buildings and bustling cafes.

D’Angleterre pleases on many fronts, from its stately facade and central location to its excellent service. Whether guests stay for the night or a whole week, it’s the kind of place that makes visitors feel right at home.

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Hotel d’Angleterre
www.dangleterre.com