Absalon Hotel, Copenhagen

The classical white facade makes way for colourful, contemporary interiors courtesy of the Designers Guild. All rooms and suites come in one of three colour schemes, ‘Ocean’, ‘Berry’ or ‘Grass’, with pale oak floors and bold striped curtains throughout. The modern bathrooms are beautifully decked out in large white tiles, chrome fittings and organic Karmameju toiletries, and feature either a bathtub or a standalone shower. Breakfast is served as a buffet, and there is a bar offering a selection of drinks onsite.

With an enviable location in Copenhagen’s hip Vesterbro neighbourhood, surrounded by art galleries, trendy restaurants and quirky shops, the Absolon provides a fine base for exploring this dynamic city. From here, the amusement park and pleasure garden known as Tivoli is within easy reach, as is the old Carlsberg Brewery where you can enjoy a guided tour. You can even rent a bike from the hotel to explore the city like a local.