Short Stay: Absalon Hotel, Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark

The Absalon Hotel is just a three minute walk from Copenhagen Central Station in the upcoming Vesterbro district. It is a great base for seeing Copenhagen and beyond.

Vesterbro, a haven for foodies and lovers of quirky boutiques and design stores, is steaming ahead with classy gentrification. But the Absalon’s recent sophisticated revamp has edged it clear of the neighbours in the style stakes.

A beautiful white neo-classical 19th century building was always going to provide an elegant competitive edge. Owned by the same family since it’s 1931 inauguration as an 11 room hotel, familial care and love are very evident throughout.

The welcome

A classic blue-eyed, Scandi-smile welcome. There’s generosity too. We are given free admission to the neighbouring Tivoli…