Coco Hotel<\/a>, in the Vesterbro neighborhood, which opened in 2020. One of Cofoco’s main initiatives is creating a more sustainable future at both properties, plus all of its restaurants.<\/p>\nThe rooms<\/p>\n
The rooms can best be described as minimalist but memorable, with a big emphasis on mood lighting, earth-toned velvet furniture, and photo-worthy vanity areas. The star of each room isn\u2019t the fluffy, cloud-like bed (although that is great too), but rather the eye-catching red-and-white tiled bathrooms that enliven the otherwise simple design.<\/p>\n
Bella Grande offers seven room types, ranging from singles and doubles to family suites complete with bunk beds. There are also a few suites that feature small, refined living spaces and balcony access. For a boutique hotel, the prices are pretty reasonable (starting at $150). I stayed in a double room on the top floor, which included private roof access with beautiful views of Copenhagen, and it provided more than enough space for a solo traveler.<\/p>\n
Food and drink<\/p>\n
The hotel\u2019s restaurant, Donna, is one of the most popular in the city (you\u2019ll absolutely need a reservation). The vast multi-room establishment\u2014set within a five-story atrium in the center of the hotel\u2014evokes cozy romance at every turn, swathed in marble busts, vibrant floral arrangements, and intricate wall carvings. Imagine a cross between a sunny Italian garden and a restored Parisian ch\u00e2teau, complete with antique floral couches and glossy tables. The cocktail lounge, specifically, takes on a more modern and moody atmosphere, with dark wood paneled floors, baby pink walls, and bold red ceilings.<\/p>\n
The menu features classic Italian dishes with contemporary twists. There\u2019s a wide selection of pastas, pizzas, and main courses, though you don\u2019t want to skip over the appetizers\u2014particularly the pizzette al tartufo, a fluffy flatbread stuffed with mascarpone cream and sprinkled with a heavy-handed dose of truffle shavings. Of the pastas, the ravioli (stuffed with spinach and ricotta and served in a light brown butter sage sauce) and the spaghetti di frutti di mare are complete standouts. For those who don\u2019t imbibe, Donna also offers an impressive list of zero-proof options, including dealcoholized wine, which is hard to come by in Copenhagen restaurants, and the refreshing Basilico Fresco mocktail that\u2019s far from glorified juice in a fancy glass.<\/p>\n
The neighborhood\/area<\/p>\n
The hotel is in the most central spot within Copenhagen\u2019s old town. You\u2019re located near some of the prime tourist spots\u2014just a 10- to 15-minute walk from historic rainbow houses along Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens Amusement Park, and the Rosenborg castle\u2014but won’t feel suffocated by crowds. Down the block from Bella Grande, you\u2019ll find Copenhagen City Hall, with a vast square and the entrance to the smoothest-running metro system I\u2019ve ever traveled upon. (Seriously, these trains rarely run late and are sparkling clean.)<\/p>\n
If you go in the opposite direction of the city center, you\u2019ll stumble upon the picturesque Copenhagen Lakes. In the summer, strolling and biking along the four reservoirs completely reset my nervous system; in the winter, the water becomes a frozen playground where people of all ages build snowmen and figure skate to their heart\u2019s content. It\u2019s quite whimsical to see.<\/p>\n
The service<\/p>\n
Casual yet professional. The staff are extremely friendly and are glad to help you book a restaurant or spa reservation nearby. Plus, you are able to contact the front desk 24\/7 via WhatsApp with questions or requests, and they are quick to answer.<\/p>\n
For families<\/p>\n
While I didn\u2019t witness any families staying at the hotel while I was there, Bella Grande does accommodate families of four with their family suites, which include bunk beds.<\/p>\n
Eco effort<\/p>\n
Bella Grande is powered by solar energy sourced from Cofoco\u2019s solar farm in the Jutland region of Denmark.<\/p>\n
Accessibility<\/p>\n
Overall, Bella Grande is not well-suited to wheelchair users or those with mobility concerns. The entrance does not feature a ramp, and many of the guest bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible.<\/p>\n
Anything left to mention?<\/p>\n
One thing I didn\u2019t get to take advantage of during my visit was the bike rentals. (I was there during a blizzard, so obviously, it wasn’t recommended.) Rentals are complimentary for those staying in Bella Grande\u2019s suites, but anyone in the hotel can book the bikes to cycle around the extremely bike-friendly city for a small fee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Why book? Hotel Bella Grande epitomizes all of the stellar qualities of Copenhagen: It\u2019s lively yet calming, trendy…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":47529,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[108,2713],"class_list":{"0":"post-47528","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-copenhagen","8":"tag-copenhagen","9":"tag-web"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@dk\/116285882025251413","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47528","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47528"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47528\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47529"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47528"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47528"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}