Andersen Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark

It's a short walk through the station (an impressive Viking hall of a building) to the delights of Tivoli on the other side.

Located in Copenhagen's Vesterbro district, it's a 20-minute walk to sights including Christiansborg Palace and the Danish War Museum.
By plane: direct flights to Copenhagen from London, Manchester and Edinburgh (1 hour 45 minutes). It's a 20-minute drive to the hotel. Parking costs DKK 350 per day. skyscanner.net

The hotel's popular with couples who want bright, boutique hotel style without blowing the budget, and solo travellers who appreciate the friendly vibe. The giant teddy bears and communal knitting basket in the lobby lounge all help add to the relaxed, homely feel.

Walk up the stairs to your room, rather than taking the lift, and you'll find little treats on each half-landing.

• Bar
• Lounge
• Terrace
• Fitness room
• Bike hire
• Free Wi-Fi

Top of the range are the 'Amazing' rooms - Junior Suites with extra space and a lounge area with sofa bed. Even in the smallest rooms, you get little luxuries like dressing gowns, slippers and a Nespresso machine included as standard.

Cool Room, Brilliant Room, Wonderful Room, Mega Wonderful Room, Amazing Junior Suite
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities, TV, safe, free Wi-Fi

Guests can help themselves to free coffee in the lounge all day and get a complimentary glass of wine during the nightly wine hour. Right by the hotel, the very popular Frk Barners Kælder has outdoor seating and serves traditional Danish dishes in generous portions.

Breakfast: organic, hot and cold buffet breakast is served daily from 7am. Selection includes fresh fruit, yogurts, cooked meats and cheese, pancakes, smoked salmon and cooked options.
Lobby Lounge: honesty bar, relaxed ambience. Daily wine hour, 5-6pm.