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KØBENHAVN (COPENHAGEN) KØBENHAVN (COPENHAGEN)

Ascot This former public bathhouse for Triton A poorly maintained exterior does little
Copenhagen’s high society was redesigned by justice to a fashionable hotel located in the heart
architect Martin Nyrop in 1902, utilizing the same of town. Marble floors, light wood panelling and
Italian Renaissance aesthetic he employed on the steel pillars are incorporated into a contemporary
city’s town hall. The result is a light and airy city aesthetic. Rooms feature huge windows and are
retreat. Etchings and a blue-and-white colour informally stylish. Breakfast is served in the
scheme evoke the building’s bathing history. hotel’s chic café-bar.
N Studiestræde 61, 1554 København. Map p43 D4. N Helgolandsgade 7-11, 1653 København.
§ 33 12 60 00. ` 33 14 60 40. $ hotel@ascot-hotel.dk k Map p43 D4. § 33 31 32 66. ` 33 31 69 70.
0 b. Rooms 165. ÷ ¢ Never. $ triton@accorhotel.dk 0 b. Rooms 123. ¢ Never.
/ AE, DC, MC, V. kkk / AE, DC, MC, V. kkk
KØBENHAVN (COPENHAGEN) KØGE

Ibsens A quirky use of antique furnishings makes Vallø Slot Expectations inevitably rise on the long
Ibsens an individualistic choice. Room styles drive up the tree-lined path to the brooding Vallø
range from the romantic through the bohemian Castle, and the surroundings within landscaped
to Scandinavian simplicity. Located in the elegant grounds are certainly regal in this unsurpassable
‘Latin Quarter’ area, in central Copenhagen, with location. But despite the very romantic setting,
plenty of Italian and Spanish restaurants to much of the accommodation here is rather plain
choose from nearby. and unimaginative; two suites include spa-pools
N Vendersgade 23, 1363 København. and luxurious four-poster beds.
Map p43 D4. § 33 13 19 13. ` 33 13 19 16. N Slotsgade 1, Vallø, 4600 Køge. Map p43 D4. § 56 26
$ hotel@ibsenshotel.dk 0 b. Rooms 103. 70 20. ` 56 26 70 71. $ hotel@valloslotkao.dk 0 b,l,d.
¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. kkk Rooms 11.∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. kkk

HOVBORG KERTEMINDE
Hovborg Kro A small river runs through the Tornøes Hotel Popular harbourside hotel. Rooms
inn’s garden; angling opportunities. Traditional are quite basic but the Danish cuisine is of a high
cooking. Adventure playground for kids. standard. The café gets lively at weekends.
N Holmeavej 2, 6682 Hovborg. Map p42 A3. N Strandgade 2, 5300 Kerteminde. Map p42 C2.
§ 75 39 60 33. ` 75 39 60 13. $ hovborg- § 65 32 16 05. ` 65 32 48 40.
kro@post.tele.dk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 55. kk $ tornoes@tornoeshotel.dk 0 b,l,d.Rooms 27. kk
HUNDESTED KØBENHAVN (COPENHAGEN)
Hundested Kro A lively harbourside hotel in 71 Nyhavn Watch cruise ships dock from this
the industrial port of Hundested, renowned for converted 19th-century spice warehouse. Rooms
delicious locally caught fish specialities. make good use of the original wooden beams.
N Nørregade 10, 3390 Hundested. Map p43 D3. N Nyhavn 71, 1051 København. Map p43 D4.
§ 47 93 75 38. ` 47 93 78 61. § 33 43 62 00. ` 33 43 62 01. $ 71nyhavnhotel@
$ hundested.kro@ adr.dk. 0 b,l,d. Rooms 66. kk arp-hansen.dk 0 b,d. Rooms 150. kkkk
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p41