Hotel Alexandra, Copenhagen
More photosSmack dab in the center of Copenhagen, Hotel Alexandra is an absolute paradise for anyone obsessed with Scandinavian design. Operating since 1910 inside a grand neoclassical building that originally housed fashionable apartments, the property serves as a living, breathing museum. It is actually the only boutique hotel in the capital dedicated entirely to mid-century Danish design, holding one of the largest private vintage furniture collections in the world.
The hotel’s modern identity was shaped by general manager Jeppe Mühlhausen, a former art exhibition curator who spent years traveling the globe to source authentic pieces from the 1940s through the 1970s. Step into the lobby and you are instantly inside a retro time capsule, surrounded by iconic pieces like Hans Wegner’s Papa Bear chair and Jørgen Høvelskov’s Harp chair. Guests are encouraged to pull up a seat, pick out a vintage record to spin on the turntable, and flip through the hotel’s library of art books while enjoying a complimentary glass of evening wine.
Each of the 61 rooms is completely unique, but the crown jewels of the property are the dedicated designer suites. You can book rooms styled specifically as tributes to legendary Danish architects, featuring authentic masterworks—like the psychadelic pink Verner Panton lounge, or the Arne Jacobsen room, which features his famous Egg, Swan, and Ant chairs. Even the room keys add to the vintage charm, still using the heavy, original brass keychains from the early 1900s.
The location on H.C. Andersens Boulevard puts the best of the city right at your doorstep. You are just a three-minute stroll from the Rådhuspladsen metro station and the historic City Hall Square. The enchanting, 19th-century Tivoli Gardens amusement park sits practically around the corner, and the famous Strøget shopping street is easily accessible on foot, making it the perfect design-centric base for exploring Copenhagen.
Expert reviews
“The furniture of Danish design deities such as Arne Jacobsen, Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint graces the interiors of the crisp, refined yet homey Alexandra. Rooms are effortlessly cool, each decked out in a mix of mid-century Danish pieces.”
“This good-value central hotel is kitted out from top to toe with vintage furniture from the 1950s and ’60s – making it not just a friendly, convenient place to stay but also a masterclass in Danish design. You might not know your Juhl from your Jacobsen when you arrive, but you probably will by the time you leave.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Excellent location
- Train station
- Boutique style
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
12 May 2026
Original design hotel
Design flair
Room could have been abit bigger
10 May 2026
Great location and wonderful staff which was enough to overlook the negatives.
The location and the staff
It was a little tired looking and the shower leaked all over the bathroom floor and sometimes leaked into the main living area.
8 May 2026
Fine for business trp
Great breakfast - however no buffet
It is old. So, do not expect anything fancy
3 May 2026
Great hotel and location, but very noisy!!
Great location and the staff were amazing….very friendly and helpful. We also loved the ‘wine hour’ between 5pm and 6pm!!
Very noisy - it is very central and that’s to be expected. But the thrash metal coming from the bar over the road was something else!!
Room was comfortable, but lacking plug sockets.
2 May 2026
Central location but ordinary
Central location and possibility to leave the luggage
Even I booked a superior than ordinary room the room looked very ordinary. Asked the receptionist whether there has been a mix up, the receptionist was insistant that no it is how their rooms are. She promised to change the room after 1 night but there was no follow-up from them.
28 April 2026
Nice and joyful
Nice hôtel With a unique design!
Some Tiny malfunctions but nothing important
22 April 2026
Great location, comfortable. I would stay again.
Location couldn't have been better. Easy to get to from the train station. Lots of restaurants in the vicinity and many of the attractions. Room was comfortable. Staff were helpful.
I didn't have breakfast as I thought it was a bit expensive.
21 April 2026
Great place to put your luggage and explore the city.
The location is great, right on the main road, its very well connected with metro, shops near by, train station is close..so connectivity is superb. I also liked the decor, look and fell of the place.
Given the price, the infrastructure is quite basic - the quality of bed, pillows, duvet etc is basic. Also the hotel by themselves do not have a kitchen/cafe/restaurant for dinner services.
29 March 2026
Good restaurant. Friendly staff. Great line in chairs.
Location
Toilets needed in reception.
24 March 2026
Great hotel with friendly staff
Great location
17 March 2026
We were a family traveling together and everyone was very happy with the experience in Hotel Alexandra
The individual style of the rooms and reception areas. Location was perfect for exploring the city.
10 March 2026
Perfect hotel for your wedding night!
We picked Hotel Alexandra due to its proximity to the Copenhagen City Hall where we got married. The room was beautiful, clean and had all the amenities that we needed for our big day (big mirror, hair dryer, iron and board, etc).
The staff was super welcoming and supportive!
The whole experience exceeded our expectations :)
17 February 2026
Copenhagen in the snow for a few days was wonderful
Location close to the main railway station and too most of the attractions.
Property was clean and staff were superbly helpful.
Breakfast was to order from a reasonable menu.
Room was spacious and comfortable.
I don’t think I would change anything
13 February 2026
Lovely stay, great location.
A clean room with simple decor. Comfortable bed with a good night sleep. Well equipped. Friendly staff. Excellent location.
The lift wasn't working for my stay.
2 February 2026
I liked it!
Aesthetic!
Some light bulbs didn’t work in my room. Like for example table lamp on a desk wasn’t working which didn’t make sense.
1 February 2026
Nice design, cosy & clean, pleasant staff.
Nice design, cosy & clean.
The was a bit of a misunderstanding with checkout time - free extension was available until 12.
28 January 2026
Great stay in the centre of the city with helpful staff.
Excellent location and lovely friendly staff
28 January 2026
Perfect hotel for a city break, very central, clean and beautiful. Just take earplugs!
Beautiful and niche hotel fully decorated in 1960/1970 original danish furniture. Staff were lovey and welcoming
The double room was very cosy, and the walls were quite thin meaning we heard when our neighbours fancied a bit of 6am TV on the Sunday morning!
20 January 2026
Too pricey for an outdated hotel
The staff was friendly and helped us with switching rooms. Service oriented. Location is perfect.
For the amount of price you pay for this hotel, it definitely does not justify it. The rooms are outdated. It’s not even proper coffee at the rooms. We had to switch rooms two times as the room didn’t have enough light/lamp.
17 January 2026
Charming hotel in good location
Stylish and furnished with attention to detail. Had an issue with the pipes in my bathroom and the reception staff was just super lovely and had maintenance deal with it right away.
Room was a bit small, but totally okay for one person with just carry-on. Bathroom was a bit dated.
5 January 2026
A comfortable stay at a beautiful hotel. Thank you!
Creation location, friendly staff and a beautifully designed hotel
shower design left the bathroom very wet
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Currency exchange
- - Fax/photocopying
- - Luggage storage
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Activities
- - Cycling
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
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