Hotel Astoria, Bw Signature Collection

In central Copenhagen by the Central Station, a 3-minute walk from Tivoli Gardens and a short stroll to City Hall Square. Minutes from Strøget, the National Museum and the buzzy Vesterbro/Kødbyen dining and bar scene.

A 4-star boutique hotel in an Art Deco/functionalist building designed by Ole Falkentorp (1934–35). The non-smoking property has 94 rooms with flat-screen TVs, blackout drapes, desks and private bathrooms. Room styles range from compact doubles to a junior suite with a private balcony, city views and an all-inclusive bar selection; some rooms were renovated in 2015 and interior details can vary.

Complimentary wireless and wired internet, bicycles for rent, a lobby bar and daily Wine Hour in the late afternoon. Organic breakfast buffet each morning, room service during limited hours, tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall for events. Practical extras include safety boxes at the front desk, parking (fee), laundry service (fee) and free newspapers in the lobby.

24-hour front desk, express check-in and express check-out, plus complimentary wired and wireless internet. Banquet hall available for meetings or events.

Start with an organic breakfast buffet and a complimentary continental breakfast on weekdays (6:30–10:00) and weekends (7:30–12:00). Wind down at the bar/lounge, enjoy a glass during Wine Hour, or order room service during limited hours; the junior suite includes an all-inclusive bar selection.