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Welcome to ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE We wish you a very warm welcome to Hotel a Time Capsule Alexandra and thank you for staying with us. e do not want to be an ordinary hotel. We want to be W different. We are passionate and would like you to of Mid-century remember your stay as something unforgettable. We strive to be a hotel you would like to revisit and recommend to your best friends. Probably the hotel with the largest collection Our design concept, which you can read much more about in this paper, is unique. In all corners of the hotel, on of Danish vintage design furniture in the world. each floor, and in every room you can see, touch and feel the living history of modern Danish design. These classic pieces of furniture were designed from the 1940s through the 1970s by legendary Danish architects. Apart from museums, there are few places worldwide with a similar » 20 years ago, collection of retro masterpieces. we started collecting But, in the end, the biggest difference is made by peo- classic Danish furni- ple. If you let us, we’re curious to get to know you a little better. Why did you come to ? Where will you ture. Our aim was to dine tonight? We’ll listen to your plans and ideas and share build a collection rep- our best tips and recommendations with you. Everything you tell us will be used to tailor your stay. You are an indi- resenting the foremost vidual, and you deserve to be treated as such. Your well- Danish designers but being is our greatest concern. And we’ll do the best we can. also representing Enjoy the difference! different works of each individual designer. We succeeded in qualities united in one and laborated on creating a room the same design. in honour of an overlooked doing this, and today Her work is often referred Danish designer, though with we can offer our to as modern and progres- great success in America. Al- guests a large sive with furniture created though he became success- in polyester and glass fibre. ful and famous by introduc- selection of rooms Nanna Ditzel is not only fa- ing Danish furniture design and suites dedicated mous in but has qualities to Americans, he is also won international appre- less known in Denmark. to the great ciation with her drawing of- immigrated to Danish designers. fice, which was run by her and the USA when he was young her husband. She was still a and lived there for most of his - Jeppe Mühlhausen, strong leading figure in Dan- life. In the Risom room, you General Manager ish design at the age of 70. will find a poster from the The Jens Risom Double De Luxe Room. Photo by Peter Mühlhausen Nanna Ditzel was con- Playboy Magazine anno 1961 vinced that chairs should not with Jens Risom among five he first room you en- classics. We want you to feel Ditzel, Jens Risom, Ole Wan- yes you are right. It is hard to only compliment the room but other very influential furni- ter, when you arrive the texture and comfort of scher, Hans J. Wegner and pick one favourite designer but also the person sitting in it. ture designers in America; T at Hotel Alexandra, these pieces of furniture in or- Børge Mogensen, and our the most untraditional, most “The Ring Chair”, also Charles Eames, Harry Ber- is of course the lobby, which der to create an authentic ex- “Double Rooms De Luxe” are colourful and dare we say known as “The Sausage toia, George Nelson, Edward is why we have put a great perience for you to remember. dedicated to them individually. most exciting is the mad ge- Chair”, can be found in the Wormley and Eero Saarinen. amount of work into making The period from 1940s nius . His talent more untraditional turquoise At the opening of the Risom it as welcoming as possible. Rooms to the 1970s was especially deserves no less than a suite, colour in our lobby or meet- room, we had the honour We aim to make the atmo- At Hotel Alexandra, you will important and productive which you can read more ing room. of having Peggy Risom, the sphere calm, warm and com- also find Danish design clas- in relation to Danish design. about on page 5. daughter of Jens Risom, vis- fortable, or as we would say sics in the hallways and in the At Hotel Alexandra, we have Jens Risom iting us. Also joining us for in Danish “hyggelig”. We have rooms, because we believe dedicated all the single- and Nanna Ditzel One of the latest additions to the opening was Eva Wegner, tried to appeal to your senses that this is the greatest way double rooms to the 50s-60s. Mrs. Ditzel’s designs are Hotel Alexandra is the Jens daughter of Hans J. Wegner. by playing music, at times to pay tribute to the master- Only one room at the hotel is characterised by graceful- Risom room on third floor. Luckily, they both liked the from the old B&O vinyl record minds behind them. fully dedicated to the 70s hip- ness and elegance. It has a The General Manager of room very much. player, and also by making it We believe that some of pie style. sculptural expression and is the hotel and FORM port- visually inviting with some these masterminds are; Arne You might be thinking... at the same time comfortable folio, a design consultant of the greatest Danish design Jacobsen, , Nanna wait someone is missing, and to sit in. Rarely are these two company in Copenhagen, col-

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» I believe that the greatest tribute we can pay the great Danish designers, is to use and keep using the furniture.

An Interview with Jeppe Mühlhausen by Bontena Network Hotel Alexandra is like a museum that you can testify and even live the history of Danish mid-century design and . With its large collection of world-famous Danish mid-century vintage furniture and uniquely decorated 61 rooms, Hotel Alexandra offers the opportunity to see and even touch Danish design culture.

eppe, before we furniture museum, Our 61 rooms are all indi- Our standard rooms are merse yourself and learn What are the most start talking about so you have to feel like vidually decorated. We have themed in either 50s or 60s more about Danish Design. famous attractions J Hotel Alexandra, a museum director. a great passion for creating Danish vintage style. Our In the night, we offer our near you? could you tell us about How does it feel to memorable experiences for De Luxe rooms are with guests a complimentary glass yourself ? manage a hotel like that our guests and for sharing furniture and textile a trib- of wine to enjoy in the lobby, We are situated 5 minutes of a museum and carry our knowledge and excite- ute to some of the greatest where you can put on your from Tivoli, The City Hall I have been working at Hotel all of these artifacts ment for Danish mid-centu- Danish mid-century de- favourite LP on our vintage Square, The Central Station Alexandra for 29 years now, conservation responsi- ry design or Danish Modern. signers: , Bang & Olufsen vinyl record and the main shopping street. which is most of my adult life. bility? Finn Juhl, Nanna Ditzel, player. Through our guests’ re- In my childhood, I would Jens Risom, Børge Mogen­ views, we have learned that spend a lot of my free time I believe that the greatest sen, Hans J. Wegner and What can your guests do our location is one of the with my grandfather, who tribute we can pay the great . Then last but when they step out of the things they really appreciate » We have a was head of the exhibi- Danish designers, is to use not least, our Verner Panton Hotel Alexandra and into about staying with us. tions at Louisiana Museum and keep using the furniture. great passion Suite which is our most bold the streets of Copenha- of Modern Art. Danish The quality of the classics is for creating room with an orange living gen? If you have only one design classics were also so good that we rarely have room, pink entrance, blue weekend in Copenhagen a part of our home grow- to do anything to repair and memorable bathroom and purple bed- My colleagues and I have as a first-time visitor, in ing up. In other words, maintain the shape of them. experiences for room. made an app with recom- this limited time, what I have had the honour of our guests mendations on what to do are the best things to do? being surrounded by art and Could you tell us about Please tell us about your based on the fact that more design most of my life. I am Hotel Alexandra and services and amenities. and more guests are seeking The very first thing I would in no doubt that this is part the overall concept? What type of different How could your guests to experience Copenhagen recommend you to do is to of the reason why I do what rooms and suites do spend time at Hotel like locals. These recommen- rent a bicycle for the whole I do now and with great pas- Hotel Alexandra is a small you offer to your guests? Alexandra? dations are what we like to do weekend, which is the easiest, sion. boutique hotel in Copen­ Could you tell us about in our spare time, and it is up- cheapest and fastest way to get hagen with a large collection your rooms and suites? We have a lobby made for dated regularly to keep it rel- around. Then I would also rec- Hotel Alexandra is look- of world-famous Danish mid- What are their features? our guests to relax. There is evant. The app is called “Ho- ommend you to eat at as many ing like a modern Danish century vintage furniture. a library where you can im- tel Alexandra Copen­hagen” different places as possible as Copenhagen is packed with What kind of additional magnificent eating places at services do you offer all price levels, styles, sizes business travellers? and shapes. To get the most authentic experience, I would All our rooms have a working recommend first-time visitors desk, tea and coffee making to visit Nørrebro, Vesterbro facilities and good WI-FI. We and Christianshavn. I would also have a great courtyard recommend everyone staying and bikes for rent. in Copenhagen to download our app for more specific rec- Which is the top season ommendations. The website for travellers who want ‘’Visit Copenhagen’’ also has to visit Copenhagen? a lot of good articles and tips What is the reason? on what to do in and around Copenhagen. Summertime in Copenhagen is incredible. I believe that How do you describe this is due to the rough and Copenhagen in one sen- dark winters in Denmark tence? and that we stay inside for four months. Every time the A perfectly liveable and won- sun and warmth hit the city, derful city with room for everybody gathers outside in every­body and top five of the every available space to be happiest people of the world. together, drink wine, dine and laugh. The beauty of Den- This article was originally mark and other Nordic coun- published by Bontena Brand tries is the very contrasting Network written by Melisa seasons. Copenhagen can feel Kaya, 2018. Edited by Hotel like four different wonderful Alexandra cities changing according to the seasons. The bright lobby area, where an array of designers are represented. Photo by Nicole Mason ALEXANDRA CHRONICLES Bodil Kjær Bodil Kjær was born in 1932 in Jutland and worked with furniture design as well as flexible work environments. In her portfolio of designs, you will find an outdoor sofa swing, an iconic cross glass vase, a serving cart and customised headboards for Hotel Alexandra.

odil Kjær is one of the few Bodil Kjær is no stranger to Hotel couldn’t be happier with the de- female­­ designers from her Alexandra, as she stayed here a cou- sign Bodil created for us, and we B generation who succeeded in ple of times in the past years. are honoured to have unique Bodil a male-dominated world – a true Kjær designs in our rooms.” – Jeppe power woman. In numerous of the rooms, you will Mühlhausen. find bed tables and headboards de- Hotel Alexandra’s General Man- signed by Bodil Kjær custom-made One of Bodil Kjær’s famous designs ager, Jeppe Mühlhausen, has had a for Hotel Alexandra. When Bodil is the Cross Vase which is also found dream to make a Bodil Kjær room Kjær stayed at Hotel Alexandra, in Hotel Alexandra. It was designed at Hotel Alexandra for a while, and General Manager Jeppe Mühlhau- in 1961 and was relaunched in 2017 this might happen in the near fu- sen mentioned that he needed head- by Holmegaard, a renowned com- ture. boards for the beds in the spirit of pany that makes traditional Danish mid-century Danish design, and glasscraft. Also, her modern work “Ever since I met Bodil Kjær and got Bodil designed a solution for the desk from 1959 is a design icon, well to know her design properly, I have hotel. They are made from ashwood known after “starring” in not only wanted to make a room as a tribute with leather grips. Quality materi- one but four James Bond movies to this wonderful and talented Dan- als made with excellent craftsman from 1963- 1973; ”From Russia with ish architect. Her designs are amaz- skills – in accordance with the Dan- Love”, “You Only Live Twice”, “On ing, and I believe one of the reasons ish design mantra. Her Majesty’s Secret Service” and behind this is that she is incredibly “Live and Let Die”. well-educated and has a wide span “We had a list of criteria for the of practical experience in architec- headboards, and it was very hard References: ture. This is a project I would like to to find a design that matched those. http://bodilkjaer.com/blog/ start within the next year together For example, it was crucial for us https://www.carlhansen.com/en/ with FORM Portfolios.” – Jeppe that they could slide to the sides designers/bodil-kjar The combined headboard and bed shelf is designed by Bodil Kjær Mühlhausen. for different bed constellations. We for Hotel Alexandra.

acobsen was a pure internation- Address: al modernist like Eames and Hammerichsgade 1 Arne Jacobsen the J Kjærholm, but his roots were 1611 Copenhagen V visible in his great craftsmanship and Scandinavian clean lines. The National Bank ’s furniture fac- of Denmark Architect: Explore tory had a close collaboration with As mentioned earlier, Arne Jacob- Arne Jacobsen from 1952 until his sen also drew The National Bank death in 1971. During that period of Denmark. The building is mini- the Buildings in and many chairs were developed which malistic, raw and has a powerful were revolutionary both techni- vibe built into its materials: stone cally and design-wise and were in and glass. It is simply a must-see, if general very popular for other rea- you are interested in architecture. around Copenhagen sons as well. If you stop by between 9-16 Monday Many of the large buildings he to Friday, you are welcome to take a furnished were an all-inclusive peek inside. Arne Jacobsen is famous for an incredible span of designs, and he was not only an design including everything from excellent furniture designer but also a phenomenal architect. His international furniture and textiles to silverware Address: and ashtrays. Arne Jacobsen devel- Havnegade 5 reputation as one of the greatest architects of his time has long been established. oped unique furniture models to 1093 Copenhagen K He drew the National Bank of Denmark located in Copenhagen among others. furnish his own buildings. Arne Jacobsen Petrol Station North from Copenhagen you will find a few buildings drawn by Jacobsen. Coming from Copen­ »If a building becomes hagen, the first place to stop by architecture, then it is art. is Arne Jacobsen’s petrol station. This beautiful white and well-kept - Arne Jacobsen building was built in 1936. Two kilo­ metres further north, you will find The Radisson BLU Royal Hotel Bellevue Beach and Bellevue The- Arne Jacobsen designed the Ant atre. From Hotel Alexandra you can chair for the cafeteria of the medi- go there by train from the Central cal company, Novo, in 1951 and the station with the S-train’s -line to Egg and the Swan for the SAS Royal Station. Hotel in 1958-60, while his high- backed Oxford chair from 1961 was Address: designed for an English college. Petrol Station In each instance, the assignment Kystvejen 24 was completed as part of an overall 2920 Charlottenlund architectural solution with a rare concordance between the building Address: and design. Bellevue Beach The Radisson BLU Royal Hotel Strandvejen 340 in Copenhagen is located just a 5- 2930 Klampenborg minute walk from Hotel Alexandra. It opened in 1960, and Arne Jacob- Address: sen has created everything from the Bellevue Theatre At Hotel Alexandra, tribute is paid to Arne Jacobsen with a bright and airy room featuring whole building down to the tiniest Strandvejen 451 some of his most iconic designs. detail such as the cutlery. 2930 Klampenborg Northern Europe’s largest TREASURE CHEST With more than 10.000 daily online auctions on art, design, antiques, jewellery, watches, curiosities and so4 much more, you are certain to find your perfect treasure.

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Verner Panton biography The Colourful Rebel Verner Panton was born in 1926 on the Danish island Fyn where he also grew up.

Our 1960s rooms present the graphic colour expressions and geometric After attending his military service, he went to the Royal patterns for which the Danish designer Verner Panton became famous. Academy of the Arts in Copenhagen. While studying he married to Tove Kemp, who was the step-daughter of the famous Danish designer .

In 1955 his career kick-started, as the prominent furni- ture company Fritz Hansen agreed to produce the Bach- elor Chair, which can also be found in Hotel Alexandra.

In the following decade, he created most of his master- pieces both chairs, lamp, installations and textiles.

Verner Panton also gained international recognition of his work both through the popularity of his designs and by prizes and awards for his work. Just a few months be- fore his death in 1998, he was awarded with the Knight’s Cross Order of the Dannebrog Order by the Queen of Denmark.

trong graphic elements “The main purpose of my are widely used for work is to provoke people S home decoration typi- into using their imagination. cally in black and white or Most people spend their lives with simple colour contrasts. in dreary, grey-beige confor- Wooden furniture and ce- mity, mortally afraid of using ramics are gradually supple- colours. By experimenting mented with home accesso- with lighting, colours, tex- ries in glass and metal. tiles and furniture and Verner Panton worked for utilising the latest technolo- Arne Jacobsen until 1955, gies, I try to show new ways where he started his own de- to encourage people to use sign and drawing studio. He their fantasy and make their was an international mod- surroundings more excit- ernist like Arne Jacobsen but ing.”- Verner Panton with a touch of pop-culture. He was one of the few Scandinavian designers that broke with the tradition of producing hand-crafted, »One sits more comfortably wooden furniture. Verner Panton was untra- on a colour that one likes. ditional and playful, and his - Verner Panton interiors were meant to sup- port creativity and human interaction. You can expe- As you probably know al- rience Panton’s psychedelic ready, or can read from these colour scheme, shapes and quotations, Panton’s designs patterns in the Verner Pan- are all about colours, which ton Suite room number 565 is why the entrance of the on fi fth fl oor. Panton Suite is painted in a In the following is some of solid pink colour, the lounge our favourite quotations by and living room in a fi erce Verner Panton which give an orange and the bedroom in a insight into his philosophy deep blue or purple depend- that made him work the way ing on the eyes who see. A stay in the Panton Suite will stimulate your senses and give you a new view on classic Danish design. he did:

Fashion Event of Astrid Andersen Rent your Bike here During the Copenhagen Fashion week, Hotel Alexandra had It is easy to explore all of Copenhagen on bike from Hotel the honour of facilitating the AW 2018/19 fashion event of Alexandra. Our high quality bikes can be rented at the Astrid Andersen. reception. Astrid Andersen had decided to use her family and friends Come and speak to us for bicycle rental, tour sugges- as models and instead of the traditional catwalk, they were tions or how to combine your bicycle trip with public placed in the furniture in the suite with less than 10 people at transport. a time photographing and viewing the collection. Astrid Andersen was granted the title as the best designer of the year in Denmark 2016. The rapper M.I.A also collaborated with Astrid Andersen in 2017 in order to develop a full women’s wear collection. The Danish musician Mø is also often seen performing in AA collection.

You can watch a short video from the Astrid Andersen event in Hotel Alexandra on Instagram @hotel_alexandra.

BEST RATES always available at The psychedelic colour scheme in the Panton Suite was the backdrop for a non-traditional fashion show by Photo by NORTHLANDSCAPES www.hotelalexandra.dk Astrid Andersen. Photo by RASLUCK OFFICE ALEXANDRA CHRONICLES A Veritable Sensual Bombardment for an Auction Fetishist When one of the biggest and most passionate auction fetishists of the North meets an equally dedicated hotel director with a passion for Danish furniture classics and art from the mid-20th century, the result is sweet design music. Mette Rode Sundström (left) and Jeppe Mühlhausen in the Panton Suite. Photo by Annett Ahrends

ette Rode Sundström in the doorframe and looking charity auctions. They also Love at First Sight ful harmony with other high- tors and love to decorate and is co-owner of Lau- into the foyer, you are em- auctioned off 24 hotel stays on In autumn 2018, Jeppe Mühl­- quality Danish design. bring together diverse items Mritz.com, the larg- braced with this very special Lauritz.com, when the Copen- hausen sold four beautiful For that reason, I look to arouse curiosity. Inspir- est auction house in Scandi- originality, creativity and at hagen Festival ‘Golden Days’ Niels O. Møller rosewood very much forward to seeing, ing surroundings are crucial navia, which has 27 auction the same time homely cosi- celebrated the 1950s in 2012. dining room chairs as well how Jeppe, in the best pos- to the quality of life in every- houses, where local sellers ness of Nordic design and Jeppe Mühlhausen, General as a stay at the hotel on Lau- sible way, will honour Bodil day living both at home, and can consign e.g. design and art. You get an irrepressible Manager of Hotel Alexandra, ritz.com. The money from Kjær for her spectacular con- when you allow yourself the art, and at any given time urge to take a closer look and is an appreciated Lauritz. the sale is to be spent on the tribution to the Danish and luxury of staying at an ex- international buyers can bid explore everything. It’s a bit com customer himself. Over decor of a Bodil Kjær Suite in international design scene”, traordinary hotel. on more than 10.000 items like visiting a new, interesting the years, he has found many honour of her visionary de- Mette explains. “Also, it is not at the online auction. friend for the first time.” of the unique design icons sign work. “It is very relevant a secret that I fell head over Mette vividly remembers used in the furnishing of the to focus on female architects heels in love with the Verner the first time she opened the An Appreciated Customer foyer and several of the hotel’s and their ground-breaking Panton Suite with all its co- front doors of Hotel Alexan- The collaboration between rooms on Lauritz. com. Yet an- work with functional design lours, shapes, materials and dra, located on H.C. Ander- Hotel Alexandra and Lauritz. other reason why Mette Rode for everyday life. Hence, it is textures. It was love at first sens Boulevard in Copenha- com goes back more than a Sundström is very pleased ev- a special pleasure for me to sight”, she says and laughs. gen: “Hotel Alexandra is a decade. Over the years, Hotel ery time she visits the hotel, is experience the beautiful fur- Everyone who knows her veritable sensual bombard- Alexandra has for instance precisely that it holds some of niture of Tove Kindt Larsen, knows that she is the personi- ment of unique details. From donated hotel stays for ma- Lauritz.com’s DNA in both the Nanna Ditzel and Grethe Jalk fication of maximalism. Both the moment you are standing jor national, often televised, foyer and in the rooms. in connection and in beauti- Mette and Jeppe are collec-

A “Hyggelig” Haven for Good People in the Heart of the City Since October 2018, Godtfolk Eatery and Bar next to Hotel Alexandra has opened its doors to local Copenhageners and tourists alike.

odtfolk means “Good says Mikkel Havmand, and with a connection to the adja- friendly vibe – so that was Folk” or “Good Peo- continues: “We are situ- cent Hotel Alexandra, but also an immediate and obvious G ple”, and it is an old ated right on the corner of keeping a notable difference match for us,” Mikkel Hav- Danish expression used to one the busiest streets in by making it a space in its own mand explains. describe good, honourable Copenhagen, and we wanted worth. All in all, Godtfolk is a people. A Danish saying goes: to create a peaceful and cosy Most of the furniture in welcoming, ‘’hyggelig’’ venue “Where good folk are, good place in contrast to the buzz Godtfolk is vintage and sec- for the big hunger, the tiny folk will come” and this was and commotion of the traf- ond hand, although a few, thirst or just a good conver- the original idea with the fic. In addition, we enjoy the almost compulsory design sation. name for the café: an infor- energy from the thousands classics, have also made their At the bar, Mikkel Hav- mal and friendly (in Danish of cyclists that pass by every way into the venue. And even mand finishes by stating: “hyggelig”) haven in the mid- day – it is the very essence a few from IKEA. “One of the reasons for start- dle of the bustling city centre. of Copenhagen, right at our “We are not fanatic in ing the café was for me to Stig Roer and Mikkel Hav- doorstep”. terms of design – we want come back to one of my fa- mand are the owners of the The menu offers mainly things that work and create vourite roles in life – being a café, and they describe the organic comfort food focus- the best atmosphere. A lot of host and having the possibil- initial idea for Godtfolk as a ing on giving guests a bite the tables are handmade by a ity of meeting new and inter- search for a less polished and of Denmark through well- local carpenter, because we esting people every day – and corporate space that you al- known Danish and interna- wanted them to be just right. that is exactly what Godtfolk ready find so many places in tional dishes – uncompli- We serve breakfast for guests is all about. Making people the area. “We had an idea of cated classics with a modern staying at Hotel Alexandra feel comfortable.” Godtfolk is designed to accommodate different moods at creating a more urban and interpretation. which is also an eclectically different times. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat with the waiter street-oriented space, wel- Stig Roer and Mikkel Hav- curated and special hotel under the soft light of Jørn Utzon’s copper pendants JU1. Photo coming all types of guests,” mand wished to create a space with a local, low key and by Nicole Mason ALEXANDRA CHRONICLES Hotel Alexandra’s Cross Word Collect the letters in the numbered squares, and this will spell out a promo code for you or your friends to use on your next stay booked on our website.

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Classic Danish Design To Go

hy not take a Danish de- but instead to create imagi- gest designer names and his W sign classic back home? native toys in designs based designs are among the most A collection of classic Danish on a child’s own world popular in Danish design. design items is available at where “lines need to smile”. the front desk. The wooden toys had to be Silversmith and designer simple, solid and inspire Kay Bojesen (1886-1958) had children to play. a very special talent. He was With this basic philoso- able to bring wood to life, and phy in mind, Kay Bojesen he became world-famous for created his beloved wooden creating wooden toys that toys that appeal to the child had soul and a subtle sense of within all of us. humour. For generations, Kay Boje­- His idea was not to create sen was seen as the high spirit lifelike copies of real animals of Danish industrial design.

or to be too sophisticated or Today, Kay Bojesen is regard- www.hotelalexandra.dk focus too much on detail, ed as one of Denmark’s big- Photo by Nicole Mason ALEXANDRA CHRONICLES Choose your favorite room when staying with us

Børge Mogensen Arne Jacobsen Finn Juhl Hans J. Wegner Jens Risom De Luxe Room De Luxe Room De Luxe Room De Luxe Room De Luxe Room 1914-1972 1902-1971 1912-1989 1914-2007 1916-2016

A. Petersen Hans J. Wegner Nanna Ditzel Verner Panton Poul Kjærholm & L. Bechmann De Luxe Room De Luxe Room The Panton Suite The Collector’s Suite The Seventies De Luxe Room 1914-2007 1923-2005 1926-1998 1929-1980

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ADAPTORS CHECK-OUT TIME Water is precious, please help us PHONE CALLS TAXI Are available at the front desk Check-out time is at 12:00 noon. save. The tap water is drinkable. Please press M1 to contact the front Your taxi can be ordered at Please ask at the front desk for the desk. For international calls, please the reception, 24 hours a day. BANK / ATM possibility of a late check-out. Please HOUSEKEEPING contact the front desk. Some waiting time can be expected Distance to bank: 600 m (1/3 mile). note that extra charges will apply. For extra pillows, sheets, towels, during rush hour. Forex Bank (open daily) and ATMs hangers and other basic requirements RESTAURANT are available at the Copenhagen CREDIT CARDS in relation to personal hygiene, please Godtfolk Eatery and Bar serves TOILETRIES Central Station. We accept American Express, Visa, contact the front desk manager. Danish and international classics For additional toiletries, please con- Euro Card, Diners Club, Master with a modern interpretation. tact the front desk. BEVERAGES Card, JCB and Dankort. NO CLEAN Simple, honest, solid and down to Beverages are for sale at the front If you choose not to have your room earth, mainly organic comfort food. WI-FI desk and in the restaurant. CURRENCY EXCHANGE cleaned and tidied while inhouse, Located on the ground fl oor, en- WI-FI is available and no password Major foreign currencies can be ex- we will, from the reception, issue trance through lobby. or login is required. BICYCLES changed at the front desk. a voucher for 100 DKK per day, per We have bicycles for rent. room, to be spent in the restaurant Please contact the front desk. EMERGENCIES for supper and drinks. If you stay for Alexandra Chronicles is a free periodical Please call the front desk – press M1 a while, you may choose to have the Published by: Layout: nord advertising - 8506 BREAKFAST on the inhouse room phone. room cleaned on some days and to Hotel Alexandra, Copenhagen, Denmark Print: Strandbygaard Grafi sk A/S Breakfast is served in the restaurant receive coupons for other days. You Editor-in-Chief: Jeppe Mühlhausen Circulation: 25,000 on the ground fl oor: Every day from ENERGY AND WATER can get the voucher at the reception. Editor: Clara Mühlhausen Contact: [email protected] 07:00 AM. The restaurant is also Please help us conserve energy by Please contact the reception no later Concept and Design: © All rights reserved 2017 open for lunch and dinner. switching off the lights and electrical than 09.00 AM on the fi rst day you Winston Wolf Associates appliances when leaving your room. wish to have no cleaning.

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