The Square Hotel Copenhagen

Copenhagen is seemingly made for design tourism, and the Square is the perfect downtown hotel for travelers who need a little Arne Jacobsen in their lives—and the bright crimson Egg chairs in the lobby look positively retro next to the glowing green glass of the reception desk. The hotel takes its name from its location, on Copenhagen’s central Town Square, and is conveniently located next to the Tivoli Gardens and the Strøget, the famed pedestrian mall.

In many other cities a hotel this stylish would be marketed as a boutique, and rates would be inflated accordingly, but here it’s just another example of the Nordic ethos of better living through modern design. Rooms are bright and airy, especially the Executive Suites, with balconies that overlook the Square. The style is minimalist but functional rather than fey—less self-conscious than simply sensible.

High-speed internet access is universal, and a complimentary Scandinavian breakfast is served in a dedicated space on the sixth floor. There’s no restaurant, though there is a lobby bar; but as centrally located as the Square is, you’ll never miss it. Any number of restaurants are within walking distance, and the central railway station is as well, offering service to the airport or, if you prefer, Sweden.

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