Since 1910, guests at Hotel Alexandra have been able to enjoy the view from their rooms overlooking the Town Hall Square in Copenhagen, but now the hotel will also be able to offer guestsrooms that give insight into Danish furniture design. Hotel Alexandra did for some year ago opens its doors to a wholenew type of hotel room. Guests can book ”Retro design rooms” when they visit Copenhagen. The hotel has furnished many rooms with Danish furniture design by a number of the leading Danish furniture designers and architects. “We want to tell the guests a story when they stay at our hotel, andwe...

The first glimpse when you encounter Langelinie is the astonishing Little Mermaid statue. Standing at only 1.25 meters high and weighing around 175 kg, this marvel has been one of the symbols of Copenhagen since its unveiling on August 23, 1913. It was a present from the brewer Carl Jacobsen of the Carlsberg Breweries. It was made by a sculptor by the name of Edvard Erichsen. Every year it is celebrated in a special way and 75% of tourists who visit Copenhagen throughout the year visit the famous Little Mermaid. The Little Mermaid represent the Danish fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen...

Courtesy of Hotel Alexandra Maria from Hotel Alexandra, Copenhagen, visited IL DONA for a romantic evening with her husband! IL DONA  is for those who seek a cozy atmosphere, warm and personal service, a green light and carefully prepared cuisine and high quality for the price! To come to IL DONA, you have to take a walk on the street “Magstræde”. Here you will be gripped by the atmosphere of the old and very cozy Copenhagen! This feeling will not leave you upon arrival at IL DONA in no. 12 At the restaurant entrance, you have to walk up the stairs – It is like going up to...

A view of the world from the satellite by Jean-Luc Karleskind In December 2009, Copenhagen has been at the centre of the world when it hosted the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Copenhagen Summit. I have come to Copenhagen to find out more. On the bed table of the hotel there isn’t a bible but the book “100 PLACES TO REMEMBER before they disappear”. The hotel actually sells it for 399 DKK. On page 4, I learn that the book is produced in accordance with the Nordic Eco-label “The Swan”. This ensures that strict environmental criteria are met with a restricted...

Courtesy of Hotel Alexandra Carina is a receptionist at Hotel Alexandra, she is studying to become a teacher. She visited AOC  (Aarø & Co) with her father… The visit to the Michelin restaurant AOC was an experience quite beyond the ordinary. By a large, well-endowed wine display, we were greeted by a gracious servant who took our coats and led us then to dinner. The restaurant buzzes “feinscmeckerei” and perfection. The decor is minimalistic, but with a good sense of classic solid furniture and a comfortable lightning. We chose the “sensory evening menu”, a 7-course meal with...