Nobis Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark

The hotel is on a busy main road, although traffic noise is taken care of thanks to excellent soundproofing. It's a ten-minute walk to the Metro stations by the town hall and central train station, as are the National Museum of Denmark and Museum of Copenhagen. Across from the hotel is Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, which has a great art collection and a lovely café in the Winter Garden.

It's a 10-minute walk to Islands Brugge, where you can swim in the harbour pool

By plane: direct flights to Copenhagen from London, Manchester and Edinburgh (1 hour 45 minutes). It's a 15-minute drive to the hotel. Book flights to Copenhagen.

This heritage property has received some serious modern gloss thanks to Swedish architectural firm Wingårdhs. Striking contemporary elements (like concrete) offset period features - it's supremely tasteful and high-end - think acres of marble, parquet floors and soft leather sofas.

Service is friendly. There's a small fitness room in the basement and a marble-clad relaxation room with sauna, plunge pool, showers and hot stone seat. You can hire hotel bikes (although pricier than the norm) and staff can suggest local running routes.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Fitness centre
• Spa
• Free Wi-Fi

There's a minimal feel in the rooms, with black steel four-posters warmed up by moody shades of blue or green on the walls. Abstract rugs sit on the oak parquet floors. Some design decisions are showing their age (soft leather desktops are now rather stained), but overall the look is undeniably cool.

Room types: Superior Loft, Superior, Deluxe, Junior Suite, Penthouse Suite, Nobis Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, coffee machine, gym and spa access, free Wi-Fi

Noi is an attractive, airy space filled with light thanks to a glass wall facing the courtyard. The European menu has both regular and seasonally-inspired dishes. Try the dry-aged rib-eye or the red prawns with garlic, chilli and parsley.

Restaurant NOI: European cuisine, locally-sourced ingredients. All-day dining, open daily.

Marble Bar: elegant bar, exclusive cocktails and curated spirits. Caviar and champagne available. Open daily, 4pm-12am.