Absalon HotelvsFirst Hotel Esplanaden
Both Absalon Hotel and First Hotel Esplanaden are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Absalon Hotel ranks slightly better than First Hotel Esplanaden. Absalon Hotel comes in at #21 in Copenhagen with praise from 5 reviews such as The Telegraph, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
Absalon Hotel
Helgolandsgade 15, Copenhagen 1653, Denmark
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"If you’re looking for value and a central location, this family-run place has both."
Lonely Planet
"At the three-star 165-room Absalon you’ll find chintz-laden rooms with good amenities, including cable TV and office facilities available to guests."
Rough Guide
"Large good-value family-run hotel offering a wide range of accommodation from small basic rooms sharing a bathroom in the corridor to en-suite doubles and triples."
Star Service
"As with many of the older former apartment buildings in the Vesterbro area, this one has a charming neoclassical look." Full review
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A one-day laundry service is provided, but guests may also choose to use the self-service laundry in the building.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Absalon Hotel, a 161-room, modern property in Copenhagen, is centrally located in the neighborhood of Vesterbro, a trendy section also known as the Meatpacking District." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Founded in 1938 and a five-minute walk from the iconic Tivoli Gardens and the now trendy meatpacking district." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Situated less than five minutes walk from both the central station and Copenhagen's famous meatpacking district, this beautiful hotel underwent a significant renovation." Full review
Michelin Guide
"All rooms and suites are freshly painted in white, and organized by color scheme...all come with 40-inch LED TVs, sophisticated motion-activated lighting systems, all-natural bath products by Karmame" Full review
First Hotel Esplanaden
Bredgade 78, Copenhagen 1260, Denmark
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"This hotel has no frills, but it's comfortable and moderately priced -- reason enough to recommend it." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An ornate, period building with lavish decor leading to somewhat smallish rooms that feel a bit worn at times."
Rough Guide
"Excellent-value perfectly adequate hotel in this otherwise expensive regal neighbourhood of Frederikstaden, overlooking peaceful Churchill Parken and the grassy ramparts of Kastellet."
Star Service
"Nonetheless, this midsize boutique-hotel from the quality-driven Guldsmeden chain is a sprightly spot with a familiar Balinese burr, a signature from this homegrown company." Full review