Hotel Alexandra

"Start off with the big picture: Tell us a bit about this place.Inspired by the general manager’s grandfather—a painter and head of exhibitions at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art—Hotel Alexandra is a temple for Denmark’s glorious mid-century design achievements. The museum-like feeling first takes shape in the lobby, which is studded with significant pieces like Arne Jacobsen’s Shaker seat and Hans Wegner’s playful Papa Bear chair. Stashes of design books and vinyl records give you a good reason to settle in and stay a while. What can we expect from the rooms?The 61 rooms are each furnished differently, but all exude retro charm, with Danish chairs, lamps, and tables from the 1940s–'70s. Rooms and suites pay tribute to specific talents like Finn Juhl, Nanna Ditzel, and Jens Risom. The Ant, Egg, and Swan chairs adorn the Arne Jacobsen room; meanwhile, Børge Mogensensen’s room attests to the designer’s passion for woodwork with a duo of built-in beds dressed in wickerwork. Bold color—here, in the form of pink plastic walls—dominates the psychedelic Verner Panton suite. Are there any dining options on site?There’s no restaurant, but Hotel Alexandra staffers are passionate about the local food scene and have compiled their favorite places to eat and drink in a free app. There is, however, complimentary wine in the evenings. How do the staff treat you?Employees are well versed in Danish design history, so feel free to ask about whatever sinuous chair you can’t take your eyes off. So why would you recommend Hotel Alexandra to a visitor to Copenhagen?Located close to Tivoli Gardens, Hotel Alexandra is a welcoming and affordable property with loads of museum-quality pieces on display. For vintage design lovers, there may be no better place to call home-away-from-home." - Alia Akkam