Stay
The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel ( Hammerichsgade 1 ) designed by famous architect Arne Jacobsen , is located close to the main train station . Swan and Egg chairs grace the lobby and room 606 , which still remains intact in its former glory , just for those who would like to take a step back in time to enjoy the original furniture , wood panels and Arne Jacobsen ’ s futuristic drop chairs .
The Admiral Hotel ( Toldbodgade 24 – 28 ), a converted 18 th century warehouse , is another great place to stay . Originally built as a granary this building once stored up to 30,000 barrels of grain . The building itself has been sympathetically restored giving a sense of history within its walls and most rooms still boast wooden beams that add to the charm and character of this establishment . For cultural enthusiasts , it ’ s conveniently located in Nyhavn , which is very close to the Royal Palace , Amalienborg , and the Royal Theatre .
The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
Shopping and Design Inspiration
Royal Café
Shopping may seem expensive in Denmark . However , if you are only window shopping for design inspiration , it is definitely worth every minute .
Strøget the longest pedestrian shopping area in Europe , houses many great design hangouts . Illums Bolighus ( Amagertorv 10 ) boast an array of designer furniture , from the Penguin rocking chair by Ib Kofod Larsen to the Artichoke light by Poul Henningsen .
Right next door you can find Royal Copenhagen ’ s Flagship Store ( Amagertorv 6 ) with wonderful window displays , but , the real treasure is having lunch or just a cup of tea in the Royal Café ( Amagertorv 6 ) in the back courtyard .
The interior is a mixture of eclectic , vintage boho Chic with quirky elements , royal portraits and wall murals - or as the owners like to call it “ Funky Baroque ”. With beautiful chandeliers and hip waiting staff , you get to drink your tea and eat your lunch on beautiful hand-painted porcelain from Royal Copenhagen .
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