ForbesLife: Harbor Views To Historic Architecture, This Copenhagen Hotel Is A Must Visit
From its famed canals with colorful townhouses to epic museums, royal palaces, thriving foodie and design scene, and beyond—Copenhagen has no shortage of allure. But for the ultimate Danish Capital getaway done right, there’s no better urban retreat than Admiral Hotel. This 18th-century quayside haven—once a former grain warehouse—stuns from wow-worthy waterscapes to its historic-meets-modern Scandi design. Here, a few highlights that make this mammoth Copenhagen charmer a must visit.
Set smack on the waterfront. Just steps from Frederiksstaden—a swoon-worthy quarter rich in royal buildings and embassies—Admiral Hotel arguably boasts one of the most stunning panoramas from its harbor-front perch. Spanning the Copenhagen Opera House to sweeping vistas over the inner harbor, the setting couldn’t be more idyllic to savor the distinctly Danish seascape. Plus, it’s smooth sailing from here to cruise the canal (hit up the hotel’s historic schooners or new electric boat tours); catch the Royal Palace’s changing of the guards; or meander iconic Nyhavn’s bustling and storied port lined with pastel-hued merchant homes, oodles of eateries, and wooden ships. Or simply stroll the city’s miles of harborside paths and gorgeous green spaces.
Chock-full of architectural character. This circa-1787 converted grain warehouse is made for design and history buff’s—retaining its original (and stunning!) wood beams, exposed brick arches, and cool nautical details that nod to the hotel’s maritime past. (Tip: Ask about the bullet-holed wall from the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen). Keeping up the wow, the 366 guest rooms—which once housed thousands of grain barrels—are the perfect mix of historic charm meets modern Scandi style. All uniquely fashioned with minimalist, streamlined furnishings that feel oh-so-cozy within the thick stone walls and 200-year-old timber rafters and posts.
Postcard-perfect water views or Copenhagen streetscapes—you can’t go wrong. But snag a sea view suite and you can say “hej” to beyond spacious digs with huge picture windows boasting breathtaking vistas of the dreamy Danish harbor.
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